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• Northeastern B.C. wildfires improving, but too early to lift evacuation orders: officialsThe BC Wildfire Service says campers seem to be following the message about fire safety and officials said they are seeing significantly fewer fires started by campfires.FireMay 17
• Snow alert issued for mountain passes in B.C. InteriorEnvironment Canada says mountain passes in the Southern Interior could see 2 to 5 cm of snow this weekend, with higher amounts possible in some areas.WeatherMay 16

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• Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire expands to 127 sq km but cooler temps expectedB.C.'s wildfire service says the blaze threatening the community of Fort Nelson now spans nearly 130 square kilometres, but it had spread away from the town in the south.FireMay 16

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• Snow expected on B.C. mountain passes for long weekendAnyone with plans to travel in and out of B.C.'s Southern Interior for the May long weekend should be prepared for some snow, Environment Canada says.WeatherMay 16
• Canada tourism struggling as wildfires rage: ‘The whole country is not on fire’Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week as one of its biggest challenges plays out in technicolour just a few hundred kilometres away: wildfires.FireMay 15
• Changing winds expected to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuationIn all, about 6,600 residents from the southern part of Fort McMurray, a community of about 68,000 people, have been forced to leave their homes.CanadaMay 15
• Evacuation orders increase in parts of B.C. due to wildfires burningA wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British Columbia's northeast receive more mandatory evacuation orders.FireMay 14
• Wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 84 square kilometresTuesday morning's mapping marks a significant expansion of the fire, which as of Monday morning, was just under 53 square kilometres in size.FireMay 14

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• No B.C. campfire bans for long weekend, despite early wildfire season startBritish Columbians headed out for the Victoria Day long weekend won't be subject to provincial campfire bans, but are being urged to be extra careful with them.FireMay 13

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• B.C. mayor prepares for ‘last stand’ as wind threatens to push fire into townA specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson on Monday morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds.FireMay 13
• ‘Panic and anxiety’: Western Canada continues evacuations as wildfires rage onSmoke from the numerous wildfires has also been causing reduced visibility and air quality issues in several prairie citiesCanadaMay 12
• Southern B.C. could get rare chance to see the northern lightsA powerful geomagnetic storm means Aurora Borealis could light up the sky over Southern B.C. on Friday. WeatherMay 10
• Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nearsClear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.WeatherMay 10
• Looming drought conditions have experts concerned for B.C. fishScientists worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.EnvironmentMay 8

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• Potential for snow flurries on Coquihalla, Highway 3Environment Canada is warning of potential flurries and snowfall in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Drivers are advised to use caution, especially around mountain passes.WeatherMay 5

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• B.C. auditor general to probe stalled Lytton wildfire rebuildBritish Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of the province's response to the 2021 wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C.EnvironmentMay 1
• Lawn watering restrictions now in effect for Metro VancouverAs of Wednesday, people living in the regional district are only allowed to water their lawns one morning per week in order to conserve drinking water for the summer.EnvironmentMay 1
• 2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: studyThe study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.EnvironmentApr 23
• Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.WeatherApr 22
• Environment Canada forecasts heavy snow for parts of Trans-Canada HighwayA legal winter tire is defined as having at least 3.5 mm of tread depth plus the letters M and S or a three-peak mountain/snowflake symbol.WeatherApr 15

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• Dramatic video shows tornado-like winds near Quesnel, B.C.The wind was so strong a large crate with a wooden railing was blown off the roof of a building and onto Eric Eriksson's employee car.WeatherApr 10

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• ‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normalLast year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.EnvironmentApr 10
• Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last yearThe federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.CanadaApr 10
• Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risksCanadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada.CanadaApr 9