BC Day Long Weekend

• Hundreds of lightning strikes reported in B.C.’s Interior during long weekend

  With hot weather in the forecast this weekend, BC Wildfire is asking the public to keep reporting fires through its mobile app or by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555.

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  Aug 8, 2023
  
• Collision on Skaha Lake in Okanagan claims life of Alberta girl, 14

  'Tragically, one of the victims, a 14-year-old female from Alberta, succumbed to her injuries at hospital,' say RCMP Sgt. Paul Bentham.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2023
  
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• Highway 4 repair closures suspended at Cameron Lake Bluffs for long weekend

  The daily shutdowns to accommodate rock scaling work will resume next Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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  Aug 3, 2023
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• ‘We are ready’: BC Ferries CEO expects smooth sailing this long weekend

  CEO Nicolas Jimenez said most customers have heeded advice to make a reservation on busy sailing sailing routes, and while there is room for drive-ups, there will be lines.

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  Aug 3, 2023
• Safe travel encouraged ahead of expected busy B.C. Day long weekend

  The B.C. government is reminding those with travel plans on the August long weekend to be prepared and use extra caution during their trips.

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  Jul 28, 2022
• B.C. wildfire worries mount as heat wave leads into B.C. Day long weekend

  By Thursday, the fire danger rating for virtually all of B.C. was listed as "high" with numerous pockets in the Interior where the danger was listed as "extreme."

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2022
• ‘Consider travelling as foot passengers’: Most sailings on major B.C. ferry routes sold out

  Police were turning vehicles without reservations away from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal on Saturday morning, BC Ferries confirmed.

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  Jul 31, 2021
• Vancouver Island-bound sailings from Tsawwassen full through Saturday afternoon: BC Ferries

  Vancouver Island-bound travellers hoping to get an early start on the B.C. Day long weekend could find themselves out of luck if they don't already have a ferry reservation.

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  Jul 29, 2021
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• New B.C. coronavirus cases surge to 50 ahead of long weekend

  British Columbia reported a troubling spike in new coronavirus cases Friday, as the province gears up for the B.C. Day long weekend.

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  Jul 31, 2020
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• B.C. Day long weekend: Wildfire service wants your help to keep province fire-free

  The BC Wildfire Service is warning of hot, dry conditions expected to persist across many parts of the province over the B.C. Day weekend.

  Aug 1, 2019