Drought levels increase on Vancouver Island
THE VOICE OF CANADA NEWS Continued warm and dry conditions have prompted the Province to elevate the East Vancouver Island drought rating to Level 4. As a result, a maximum…
Update on wildfires of note in Columbia Fire Zone
THE VOICE OF CANADA NEWS Since Aug. 11, 2018, there have been 81 new wildfire starts in the Southeast Fire Centre, 19 of which are in the Columbia Fire Zone.…
Health and safety during wildfires
The Voice of Canada News: Air quality in British Columbia continues to fluctuate, and smoky-sky bulletins have been issued due to wildfire activity. The wildfire risk throughout the province remains…
Minister’s Statement on July Labour Force Survey
The Voice of Canada News: Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the July 2018 Labour Force Survey: “The Labour Force Survey results show…
Firefighting help arrives in B.C., with more to follow
Firefighting help arrives in B.C., with more to follow The Voice of Canada News Out-of-province firefighting personnel and aircraft will be arriving in B.C. over the next week to help…
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 outstanding citizens
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 outstanding citizens Fourteen exceptional civic leaders will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition The Voice of Canada…
Statement from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Statement from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing The Voice of Canada News: Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has released the following statement in response to…
Campfire ban to be implemented in Kamloops Fire Centre
Campfire ban to be implemented in Kamloops Fire Centre The Voice of Canada News Effective at noon on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire…
People in Northern Rockies get infrastructure boost
THE VOICE OF CANADA NEWS People in British Columbia’s northern-most region will benefit from investments in infrastructure that strengthen their local economy, with support from the Government of B.C. The…
Use of drones strictly prohibited near wildfires
Use of drones strictly prohibited near wildfires The Voice of Canada News BC Wildfire Service staff were forced to temporarily halt air operations on the Wilson Creek wildfire on Sunday,…