First Nations and local governments throughout the province will have improved evacuation-route and public-notification plans through an investment of more than $1.3 million for 29…
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State of provincial emergency declared
Premier David Eby today (August 8) issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C. “British Columbians are waking…
People urged to prepare for seasonal hazards
Spring flooding, wildfire, drought risks increase as weather warms As warming weather raises the risk of climate-related emergencies, the B.C. government is urging people throughout…
Four local fire departments receive CEPF help
The B.C. government this morning announced it is disbursing nearly $4 million to equip and train volunteer and composite fire departments. Through the Community Emergency…
Minister visits local flood-mitigation projects
B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness visited flood-mitigation projects this week in Fernie, Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats. “These timely investments…
Honouring dedication, service and sacrifice
Letter to the Editor Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day is an opportunity to honour the dedication, service and sacrifice of search and rescue volunteers…
A year fighting wildfires and building community resilience
In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people and communities to fight wildfires and build community resilience throughout the province. “We’re coming…
Urging adventurers to stay avalanche aware
Avalanche Canada offers forecasts, training, tools to help people stay safe People planning to explore the backcountry this winter are encouraged to be mindful of…
Kimberley getting emergency planning funds
The B.C. government recently announced it is funding local community projects throughout B.C. to improve planning for evacuation routes and public notifications to keep people…
Local fire departments receive CEPF support
More than 130 projects for more than 230 volunteer and composite fire departments, including six in the East Kootenay, will receive funding through new training…