Darin Bain

Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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‘It’s a monumental task’: B.C. Wildfire crews face major fight on Bald Range blaze

The fight against the 15,590-hectare Bald Range wildfire is a “monumental task,” BC Wildfire Service incident commander Hugh Murdoch said during a Monday night emergency briefing, with crews facing a vast fireground and active fire behaviour around Summerland.

New app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

A new wildfire app developed in Northern B.C. aims to give residents in British Columbia and Alberta a single source for official emergency information during fire season.

Independent Investigations Office determining if mandate met for Tumbler Ridge investigation

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is taking steps to determine if it needs to investigate the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge that claimed nine lives last week.

“This is an incredibly strong community” Eby says in Tumbler Ridge

Premier David Eby visited Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting left nine people dead, pledging support for a grieving community.

Shocked, helpless and heavy. Tumbler Ridge residents devastated by shooting

Nine people are dead and dozens injured after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, devastating the northeastern B.C. community.

“Wrap these families with love” Eby says following Tumbler Ridge tragedy

"It's hard to know what to say on a night like tonight, this is the kind of thing that feels like it happens in other places and not close to home in a way that this feels for so many British Columbians and Canadians," he said.

UPDATE: Nine people dead following school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

RCMP say ten people have died following a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge B.C., which is located about 400 kilometres north east of Prince George.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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