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Provincial state of emergency ended

Change does not affect evacuation orders, evacuation alerts The state of provincial emergency in British Columbia has come to an end, though wildfire risk remains…

State of emergency extended

The B.C. government has extended the state of provincial emergency until Saturday, August 29, in response to the ongoing risk of wildfires in many parts…

Reducing health risks from wildfire smoke

By B.C. Ministry of Health People throughout B.C. can take steps to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke when air quality worsens. Short-term smoke exposure…

Stay safe during B.C. Day long weekend

Be prepared, check fire restrictions and road conditions As people prepare for the B.C. Day long weekend, the provincial government is asking for safety and…

Stay alert, reduce wildfire risk and be prepared

As British Columbia enters another summer that could be hotter and drier than usual, the provincial government is urging people and communities to prepare for…

Be prepared this long weekend

Check fire restrictions, plan for busy roads in B.C. Residents and long-weekend travellers are encouraged to plan, be prepared and stay safe this Victoria Day…

B.C. test ensures readiness of public alerting system

A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur at 2:55 p.m. (Mountain time) on Wednesday, May 6, during Emergency Preparedness Week. The test…

People encouraged to prepare for winter weather

As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter. People can plan ahead by…