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Province helps fund new timber production facility

Province helps fund new timber production facility

The facility is expected to be ready for small-scale operations later in 2023, with full operations beginning in 2024.
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Donnie Creek Wildfire now the largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

Donnie Creek Wildfire now the largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

The Donnie Creek wildfire has grown into the largest blaze ever recorded in British Columbia, BC Wildfire Service said Sunday. The fire, which is burning south of Fort Nelson in northeastern B.C.
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Hampered by highway closing, mill owner San Group to build ramp for barges at Port Alberni

Hampered by highway closing, mill owner San Group to build ramp for barges at Port Alberni

Costs climb as forestry company is forced to use detour to deliver goods: “We can not depend on just one highway.”
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Residential school deniers tried to dig up unmarked Kamloops grave: report

Residential school deniers tried to dig up unmarked Kamloops grave: report

“Denialists entered the site without permission. Some came in the middle of the night, carrying shovels," reads a new report.
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Possible snowfall expected on B.C. Interior highways: Environment Canada

Possible snowfall expected on B.C. Interior highways: Environment Canada

KELOWNA, B.C. — After a month of above-normal temperatures across British Columbia, Environment Canada is warning about possible snowfall on the province's southwest Interior highways.
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Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Eric Pesty brought his multihull sailing ship, the Pestou, into Ketchikan Harbour on Friday morning.
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New Victoria virtual clinics help patients navigate cancer screenings

New Victoria virtual clinics help patients navigate cancer screenings

Two groups of physicians are launching the service in response to a growing number of patients presenting with late-stage cancers
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Lumby tapped as one of BC's most charming small communities

Lumby tapped as one of BC's most charming small communities

B.C.'s small towns "can be both a short escape and a permanent relocation that every family member will enjoy."
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Fires could increase numbers of sick, injured animals, disrupt breeding

Fires could increase numbers of sick, injured animals, disrupt breeding

Fires are forcing bears to find new ranges and food sources at a time when they are out with their cubs trying to gain calories after hibernation, says a north Island animal rescue group
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B.C. dementia caregivers urged to plan ahead for summer climate emergencies

B.C. dementia caregivers urged to plan ahead for summer climate emergencies

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is urging community members to plan ahead
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