A coroner'sinquest into the death of a First Nations man in B.C. police custody has recommended the province open a sobering centre for those arrested for public intoxication, as well as changes to how police check on those in custody.

Canada's premiers have sent a letter to the prime minister demanding a thorough review of the bail system after a B.C. woman was killed in her home. The man charged in her killing was out on bail on criminal charges for an unrelated robbery.

More than 2,000 people are preparing to evacuate at a moment's notice in the southern half of B.C., as persistent hot and dry conditions continue to challenge firefighters battling flames in the area.