Forestry workers, employers and communities throughout British Columbia are receiving targeted assistance through a forestry workers support grant. The $20.8-million investment announced last week is…
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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…
Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has offered specialized training, increased the use of technology and invested in additional equipment to better protect people and communities…
Communities strengthen wildfire preparedness efforts
Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of B.C. help Basin communities reduce wildfire risk Communities across the Columbia Basin are taking concrete steps to reduce…
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…
Woodlots BC to lead wildfire risk reduction efforts
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) recently approved up to $1.7 million to the Woodlot Product Development Council (Woodlots BC) to carry out wildfire…
Local co-chairing new forestry support council
Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council, co-chaired by an East Kootenay resident, are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest…
EKISC and RDEK get invasive plant fight funds
May is Invasive Species Action Month and 33 organizations throughout B.C. will be able to continue their work fighting invasive plants, due in part to…
Kimberley and Creston getting FESBC funds
Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest…
Record application numbers for BC Wildfire Service
The B.C. government is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a…