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Drought and strong winds challenging firefighters in B.C.’s northeast

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned today's strong winds expected across much of the province could lead to more extreme wildfire activity.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

B.C. backs bodies battling bothersome botanicals

Environment My Grand Forks Now Staff -
May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local...

Firefighters gather to train in Penticton ahead of wildfire season

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Hundreds of firefighters from across BC attended the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton ahead of the 2025...

Major forestry conference kicks off today

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Over 600 delegates are in Prince George for the BC Council of Forest Industries Conference taking place at the...

Kootenay communities receive provincial wildfire and fibre supply grants

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Castlegar, Creston, Harrop, Kimberley and Nelson will receive provincial funding for projects aimed at wildfire risk reduction and increasing...

B.C. and California working to address softwood lumber trade disputes

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
B.C.’s Ministry of Forests and the California Building Industry Association are engaged in talks to reaffirm cooperation and discuss...

Former BC labour minister among those named to new softwood lumber council

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
A new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States has...

Over one million hectares burned by wildfires in BC this year: BC Government

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The BC Government says 1,688 wildfires burned around 1.08 million hectares in the province this year. More than 70 per...

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Drought and strong winds challenging firefighters in B.C.’s northeast

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The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned today's strong winds expected across much of the province could lead to more extreme wildfire activity.

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Three B.C. First Nations get federal funding for clean energy projects

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Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.
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