B.C. wildfires

• Faced with wildfires 49% Canadians say urgent need to tackle climate change: poll  

  Despite a record-breaking heat wave this summer, majority of people in Canada are not keen on spending more to help fight climate change, new Ipsos poll shows.

  Environment

  12 hours
• A look at Canada’s wildfires in numbers and graphics over the decades

  Hundreds of wildfires are raging across Canada, forcing mass evacuations. A look at how this year’s season compares with past years.  

  Environment

  Jul 21
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• Western Canada desperately needs rain but it’s not in the forecast: climatologist

  A lengthy rainfall and strong winds could dissipate the wildfires and smoky air gripping parts of Western Canada but that's not in the forecast this week, says one climatologist.

  Weather

  Jul 19
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• Evacuation alert issued for Shuswap Lake community of Seymour Arm

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) issued the evacuation alert at noon on Wednesday for Seymour Arm because of a wildfire in the Hunakwa Lake area.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Rebuilding for resilience: B.C. urged to redesign Lytton with wildfire protections

  "The town of tomorrow will not be the town of the past. The community's ready for that and the province stands ready to help them do that," the B.C. premier said.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Two bodies found in Lytton, B.C. following ‘devastating’ blaze: officials

  "It's so devastating," said Chief Matt Pasco. "What does next week look like? What does the first long weekend of September look like when we have the children go back to school?"

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Poor air quality statement issued for Calgary and other Alberta communities

  The City of Calgary and surrounding communities were placed under a poor quality statement Monday evening.

  Environment

  Aug 25, 2020
• 16 wildfires started on Vancouver Island after Sunday’s lightning storm

  Two fires are close to the Sooke Reservoir where many people living in Victoria get their drinking water.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2020
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• B.C. wildfire season approaches amid coronavirus pandemic

  The B.C. Wildfire Service is ramping up its spring training program as wildfire season approaches, but it will be a very different process due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
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• Wildfire smoke can harm your lungs, your heart, and maybe even your mental health: research

  Research around wildfire smoke has drawn links with diseases of the heart and lungs. Wildfires can also have mental health effects.

  Canada

  May 30, 2019