Communities throughout British Columbia will have another opportunity to strengthen their wildfire resilience through the 2027 intake of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS)…
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Area residents invited to help guide forest management
Survey, in-person opportunities will collect feedback about what people value in local forests Residents in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Elk Valley and surrounding areas are invited to…
Regional wildfire prevention projects being funded
Six East Kootenay and area wildfire risk reduction projects are among 60 in the province to receive Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) funding, the…
Forestry grant for workers affected by tariffs
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…
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…
Partnership will help detect and monitor wildfires in B.C.
A camera network that gives first responders information to support wildfire response, emergency management and public awareness is being expanded through a partnership between the…