British Columbia Wildfires

• Canada’s wildfires could cost billions, kill thousands if nothing is done: report

  The warning comes as statistics from the B.C. government show 1,251 wildfires have charred more than 4,500 square kilometres of bush since the start of the fire season on April 1.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2021
  
• Indigenous-led prescribed burns could help reduce wildfire risks, experts say

  Cultural burning was a family practice, and in some Indigenous communities, fire keeping was a specific expertise and role passed through generations, an expert said.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
  
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• Evacuation order, alerts issued due to Tremont Creek wildfire burning near Ashcroft, B.C.

  The BC Wildfire Service said it anticipates strong winds in the area on Wednesday afternoon. 

  Weather

  Jul 14, 2021
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• Calgary man who’s come ‘back from the dead’ hopes to help fight California wildfires

  A Calgary man who's battled back from a life-threatening crisis of his own is now hoping he can help people fighting the widespread wildfires in California.

  Fire

  Nov 23, 2018
• Edmonton Fringe Festival off to ‘amazing start’ despite B.C. wildfire smoke

  Despite smoke and haze from the B.C. wildfires engulfing Edmonton for much of last week, organizers of the 37th Edmonton International Fringe Festival say the conditions haven't impacted the event.

  Entertainment

  Aug 19, 2018
• Smoky conditions, poor visibility affect B.C.-bound flights

  A total of six flights bound for the British Columbia Interior from Calgary were listed as cancelled on the Calgary airport website, including three to Kamloops and one each to Penticton and Kelowna on Saturday.

  News

  Aug 19, 2018
• Banff officials expect busy season to continue despite wildfire smoke

  Banff tourism officials say they haven’t seen a significant decrease in visitors when smoke blanketed the park in past years.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
• Air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley cancelled

  It was the longest air quality advisory in the region since the regional district started an advisory system back in the 1970s.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2017
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• 36 Saskatchewan wildfire fighters return from B.C.

  As over 100 wildfires wreak havoc in British Columbia, Saskatchewan has exported dozens of wildfire fighters to help.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2017