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Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

Update: Comox Lake wildfire out-of-control, Coastal Wildfire Service

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 21, 2025 at 6:42 p.m; Coastal Wildfire Service says the fire remains out of control,...

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

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

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

First fire ban of the season comes into effect Friday for Coastal Fire Centre region

Wildfires Nathan Maley -
Most open burning activities will be prohibited for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast beginning at the end of...

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

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

UPDATE: No injuries reported from Wildfire south of Campbell River

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
UPDATE: BC Wildfire Service says the fire near Campbell River is under control as of 12:00 p.m. today. UPDATE: Campbell River Fire...

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

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

Wildfire near Mount Arrowsmith is being held

Wildfires Hussam Elghussein -
A wildfire discovered near Mount Arrowsmith last night is now being held. That comes from BC Wildfire Service, saying they...

Coastal Fire Centre lifting fire ban on Vancouver Island

Wildfires My Comox Valley Now Staff -
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 -
The Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville says the category 1 campfire ban will end at noon on August 28,...

Wildfire season sees lower starts so far on Island and Coast

Wildfires Hussam Elghussein -
So far in this year’s Wildfire season, there have been lower wildfire starts on Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast. That...

BC government urges you to be cautious of wildfire risks this long weekend

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
The BC government encourages you to be cautious and plan for wildfire risks this long weekend. In a release, both...

Smoky Skies Bulletin Issued for Vancouver Island

News Justin Goulet -
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Island Health have issued a Smoky Skies Bulletin for North Vancouver Island,...

Kaikash Creek fire continues to burn

News Justin Goulet -
Containment is increasing on the Kaikash Creek Fire. The fire broke out last week about 25 kilometres southeast of Telegraph...

Wildfires continue to burn across BC

News Justin Goulet -
Mother nature isn't helping out with the wildfire situation as dry and hot temperatures are expected this week. The...
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Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox
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
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
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.

Provincial
Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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