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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’

 

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.

 

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

 

Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)

Soards Creek Wildfire grows to over 1,100 hectares north of Revelstoke

The fire was discovered on June 3

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)

Nanaimo to Vancouver Hullo Ferries announces fare prices, service to begin in August

Pets and bikes allowed on ferries, says ferry operator

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)

2 wildfires blaze out of control north of Harrison Hot Springs

Nearly 900 hectares burned

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)
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)
Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

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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 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)

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Jennifer-Lee Gunson. (HAVAN photo)
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

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

10 hectares wildfire off Highway 5A near Merritt now being ‘held’

The fire was discovered June 5

Wildfire near Nicola Lake. (Facebook)
Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)

Harrison councillor resigns as turmoil with new leadership continues

The multi-term councillor cites conflict with mayor as reason for departure

Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)
Carola Zabawa took this fire while travelling on Highway 97C, June 5, of the Pigeon Creek wildfire.

UPDATE: Out-of-control blaze off Highway 97C near Peachland grows to 33 hectares

The cause of the Pigeon Creek wildfire near Peachland is still under investigation

Carola Zabawa took this fire while travelling on Highway 97C, June 5, of the Pigeon Creek wildfire.
Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)

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Policing transition in B.C. examined. (File photo)
Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)

Out of control wildfire reported north of Agassiz-Harrison

The cause and size of the wildfire is currently unknown

Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)
(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Conservative Leader Poilievre elaborates on controversial Kelowna tent city tweet

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke with Capital News about homelessness in Kelowna

(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
A wildfire has been discovered at the intersection of Highway 97 and Salmon River Road between Vernon and Falkland. (Tim Levy/Facebook)

UPDATE: Wildfire along Highway 97 near Vernon now under control

Power expected to be restored to affected properties by 1 p.m.

A wildfire has been discovered at the intersection of Highway 97 and Salmon River Road between Vernon and Falkland. (Tim Levy/Facebook)
Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)

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Brad Merritt of 54-40. (54-40 photo)