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A combination of dried-out forests, potentially strong winds and lightning could make for a “very challenging” fire season in 2023, which has already turned to be unprecedented in many ways, provincial officials said Thursday (June 8) during a news conference. (Black Press Media file photo)

Officials warn of ‘very challenging’ fire season ahead in B.C.

Large ‘chunks’ of B.C.’s interior already find themselves in ‘desert-like conditions’

 

12,000 BC Hydro customers without power north of Kamloops. (BC Hydro)

More than 12K BC Hydro customers without power in Kamloops, Clearwater, Valemount

Transmission circuit failure is to blame for the outage

 

An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for Tumbler Ridge due to wildfire

Evacuees are to report to the reception centre in Dawson Creek Ovintiv Events Centre.

 

More than 100 people attended a rally at Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 supporting CUPE 561 workers sidelined by the Fraser Valley transit strike. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

B.C. labour minister appoints mediator in Fraser Valley transit strike

Vince Ready given 10 days to secure resolution in strike impasse between First Transit, CUPE 561

More than 100 people attended a rally at Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 supporting CUPE 561 workers sidelined by the Fraser Valley transit strike. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man dies after going into medical distress while swimming in Vancouver Island lake

Rescue attempt by friends, emergency services successful, but victim died later in Nanaimo hospital

Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
Burned out bus on Vedder Mountain Road after fire spread to trees by side of road. (Angela Bergen photo)

UPDATE: Students safe after bus caught fire on Vedder Mountain Road

Fire crews worked to put out flames two hours after with road closed from Yarrow side

Burned out bus on Vedder Mountain Road after fire spread to trees by side of road. (Angela Bergen photo)
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RCMP responding to man barricading himself in Agassiz home

Pedestrians and motorists ordered to stay away

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An image taken from a visual air quality monitor through Clean Air BC, of what should show a clear view of Mt. Baker in Abbotsford. (Clear Air BC website)

Wildfire smoke stretches from Vancouver to Hope, prompting air quality advisory

Abbotsford seeing the worst of smoke pollution Wednesday afternoon as heat and smoke create bad air

An image taken from a visual air quality monitor through Clean Air BC, of what should show a clear view of Mt. Baker in Abbotsford. (Clear Air BC website)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen signs with DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins

Virtanen initially signed with German-based team in February

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)
Smoke from wildfires north of Harrison Hot Springs billowed over the mountains on the village’s horizon on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo/Kelly Maxwell)

UPDATE: Chehalis River Wildfire upgraded to wildfire of note

The human-caused blaze has burned 800 hectares

Smoke from wildfires north of Harrison Hot Springs billowed over the mountains on the village’s horizon on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo/Kelly Maxwell)
Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

PODCAST: Singer Raymond Salgado, ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ finalist

TODAY IN B.C.: He discusses the competition, his music, and his journey

Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)
Campfire. (Black Press Media - File)

Campfire ban in effect for Kamloops Fire Centre

The ban starts June 8 at noon

Campfire. (Black Press Media - File)
The Francis Lake wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs, shown here from the air, is being held as of Tuesday (June 6). (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)

Chehalis River wildfire north of Harrison doubles in size on Tuesday to 300 hectares

Three wildfires in Agassiz-Harrison area, two out of control

The Francis Lake wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs, shown here from the air, is being held as of Tuesday (June 6). (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)

Water skimmers pull back as wildfire activity eases near Peachland

The fire is still burning out of control at 33-hectares

The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)
Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Building and renovating healthier homes can improve our livability

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)
Wildfire near Nicola Lake. (Facebook)
Wildfire near Nicola Lake. (Facebook)
Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)

3 wildfires burn at least 42 hectares near Agassiz-Harrison

1 fire known to be human-caused, 1 under control

Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)