Tag: BCWildfire

New wildfire breaks out east of Port Alberni

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A new small wildfire broke out near Port Alberni Tuesday evening and is being held according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. 

Air quality warning issued for parts of Eastern Vancouver Island, coast

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As the Mount Underwood wildfire continues to burn, an air quality warning has been issued for areas on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. 

Province braces as a change in weather increases wildfire behavior

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Weather patterns should change over the next few days and the BC government says the drastic changes could cause...

City of Nanaimo sparks interest with FireSmart program 

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The City of Nanaimo says with the hot and dry weather, residents should endeavor to make their homes FireSmart...

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2026 BC Election
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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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