B.C. farmers and ranchers can help reduce their risks from extreme weather through a new pilot program that is aiming to improve climate-change preparedness and…
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Parks Canada update on Verdant fire
The Parks Canada incident management team is actively managing a wildfire in Kootenay National Park and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. The fire remains on the west side…
Understanding our wildfire situation
By Rick Prasad The summer is meant for carefree vacations, lazy days at the lake or a casual hike through the forest. But as we…
Smoky skies back in the forecast
A shift in winds has pushed the smoke from fires in other parts of B.C., including the Cariboo and Kamloops areas into our region. The…
Small lightning-caused fire near Lumberton
A small fire is burning near Lumberton this morning (August 15) after a lightning strike during last night’s thunderstorm. The B.C. Wildfire Service reports the…