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Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

The Tremont Creek wildfire is burning roughly seven kilometres from the community of Logan Lake.
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China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

Federal leaders, China’s embassy silent on RCMP report of Chinese espionage
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Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

To date, 1,472 fires have burned 656,000 hectares of the province.
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North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

Minister of Environment defends Liberal government’s record on climate plan
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High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds cause challenging B.C. fire activity

High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds cause challenging B.C. fire activity

VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Information Service says high temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia.
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'This is a catastrophic event': White Rock Lake wildfire to grow in coming days

'This is a catastrophic event': White Rock Lake wildfire to grow in coming days

New mapping published late Wednesday night shows the fire has grown to just under 58,000 hectares.
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Ashcroft inland terminal inks deal with Canadian Tire

Ashcroft inland terminal inks deal with Canadian Tire

Investment expected to decrease pressure on Vancouver port facilities
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Photos of property show extensive damage to Monte Lake family home

Photos of property show extensive damage to Monte Lake family home

Funds are being raised to help the Cooke family rebuild.
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Island farmer sending hay to drought-ravaged Interior

Island farmer sending hay to drought-ravaged Interior

The bales are being sold for $50 each, the cost to produce them.
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Conservation officers search for coyote after boy bitten in Vancouver's Stanley Park

Conservation officers search for coyote after boy bitten in Vancouver's Stanley Park

VANCOUVER — Conservation officers are scouring Stanley Park in Vancouver for a coyote that bit a young boy. The Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the five-year-old was bitten on the leg Tuesday night.
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