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Eby and B.C. studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

Eby and B.C. studio boss say film industry shouldn't panic after Trump tariff threat

VICTORIA — Gemma Martini, president of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, says she's been getting messages of support from American partners after United States President Donald Trump's threat to put a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films.
'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip.
B.C. seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

B.C. seeks more clean power projects, hoping to reduce U.S. reliance

Premier David Eby said the plan helps build a strong foundation for the province and Canada "at a time of external threats to our sovereignty and prosperity."
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

TORONTO — New research that analyzes emergency department visits during Ontario's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season suggests public-health messaging such as air quality advisories and ensuring people have their medication can help asthma sufferers a

Evacuation order rescinded in B.C. wildfire but emergency ongoing

PRINCE GEORGE — An evacuation order and an evacuation alert for five properties due to a wildfire near Hixon, B.C., has been rescinded.
Girl, 7, found safe a day after being reported missing in Chilliwack, B.C.

Girl, 7, found safe a day after being reported missing in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK — Mounties in British Columbia say a seven-year-old girl has been found safe, a day after going missing when she followed her neighbour's dog into a wooded area.
Wildfire that forced evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., not threatening buildings

Wildfire that forced evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., not threatening buildings

FORT ST. JOHN — The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says a wildfire that prompted evacuations last night is not actively threatening any structures. But in an update posted at 8:40 p.m.
Kingfisher: A new plane is ready to come to the rescue in B.C.

Kingfisher: A new plane is ready to come to the rescue in B.C.

The medium-range plane is equipped with sensors capable of spotting people and objects from more than 40 kilometres away and has already been used to look for missing boaters
Seven gardens in qathet will be featured on this year's tour

Seven gardens in qathet will be featured on this year's tour

Community celebration of gardening culminates around Boxwood Cottage and Garden
B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions

B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions

The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves over the southern part of the province, raising the wildfire risk.