Tag: Coastal Wildfire Service

UPDATE: Out of control wildfire west of Port Alberni now being held

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner - June 9, 2025

UPDATE: As of 8:52 a.m., Coastal Fire Service says the fire west of Port Alberni is currently held at...

No fire restrictions, but obey local bylaw; Coastal Fire Service

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner - May 15, 2025

Restrictions on campfires are being implemented ahead of the May long weekend across BC, but the Coastal Wildfire Service...

Province warns of open fires this weekend due to elevated wildfire risk

Wildfires Nathan Maley - May 2, 2025

With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to...

Coastal Fire Centre lifting fire ban on Vancouver Island

Wildfires My Comox Valley Now Staff - September 18, 2024

All fire restrictions are being lifted on Vancouver Island according to the BC Wildfire Service. Starting at noon on September...

Coastal Fire Centre Removing Campfire Ban

Wildfires Mike Patterson - August 26, 2024

The Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville says the category 1 campfire ban will end at noon on August 28,...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.