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‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.

B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up

B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.

B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders

While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high. 

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

May Long Weekend Wildfire Warning

While our counterparts up north, in and around Fort Nelson, continue to battle early season wildfires, it’s a timely...
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August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

Grand Forks RCMP seize drugs, handgun, stolen property

Police in Grand Forks arrested five people during a bust this month in the 5900 block of Division Street and seized a loaded handgun along with stolen property.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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