The confirmation comes about six weeks after the 39-year-old U.S. resident completed his 106.6 kilometre swim from Vernon to Penticton.
Burka, one of the world's most respected coaches and choreographers, died Monday night, according to Skate Canada.
Vancouver-born Madeleine Thien and Montreal native David Szalay were nominated in London early Tuesday along with two American and two British authors also vying for the prestigious award.
Police in Saanich, B.C, say a young man has been arrested for allegedly performing an indecent act at the University of Victoria.
Autumn will bring near to above seasonal temperatures across much of Canada, according to this year's Fall Forecast from The Weather Network.
OTTAWA — British Columbia First Nations leaders and activists condemned the federal government's approach to the Site C dam project during a Parliament Hill rally today.