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BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.

Province releases final drought bulletin of 2026

The B.C. government has published its final Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin for 2026, with data through Oct. 29.

Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration identifies dead whale found near Grace Islands

The Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration says it has identified a humpback whale found dead near the Grace Islands as a whale known as Notcho.

Youth plaintiffs testify as historic climate trial gets underway in Vancouver

Youth and experts from across Canada are testifying this week as a historic youth-led climate trial gets underway in Vancouver.

Lack of rain drives east Vancouver Island drought concerns

East Vancouver Island’s drought level has risen to two, up from one last week, according to the B.C. government’s latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Conservation efforts add up to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island

Two newly protected properties will connect the Lasqueti Island Ecological Reserve and Mount Trematon Nature Reserve, adding to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island.

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.

Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

Earthquake felt across Kootenays Thursday morning

Kootenay residents got an early-morning jolt Thursday after an earthquake struck near Crawford Bay

Latest drought report identifies low streamflow concerns for southeast Vancouver Island

The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data up to Sept. 10.
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