Tag: Coastal Wildfire Service

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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.