It goes into effect at 12:00 p.m. Jun. 30 and will end at 12:00 p.m. Oct. 15
The ban on large fires was announced ahead of the provinces first warm spell of 2022
Residents are still in temporary housing nearly a year after the June 30, 2021, fire
Homeowners need to be ‘more vigilant in protecting their properties,’ says the RDOS
Online dashboard will launch in Coquitlam, Surrey, and Port Alberni in July
A forestry company salvaging timber had a piece of equipment catch fire
The feds earmarked $5 billion in Disaster Financial Assistance for B.C. after November’s flood
The department reported a slower start to 2022 than last year
System ready for spring flooding, wildfires starting in June
Blazes burning west of Falkland
BC Wildfire Service plans to add personnel to firefighting effort
May 1-7 is Emergency Preparedness Week
All B.C. government employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Six Summerland firefighters participated in preparation for upcoming season
Water helicopter and controlled burns were part of Sunday’s wildfire training
Classroom sessions and on-the-ground training will take place until Sunday
Firefighters will be training at Campbell Mountain, Wiltse, West Bench and Naramata