Category Archives: British Columbia
Lytton wildfire grows as others force evacuations in another region
LYTTON, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service says the wildfire burning near Lytton has grown since Friday night as another blaze forced more than 100 homes to be evacuated. The fire burning near Lytton ha...
Jul 03, 2021
Coastal Fire Centre crews deployed to help fight Interior wildfires
NANAIMO - A quiet start to the local fire season has freed up resources to go help elsewhere.Three unit crews, consisting of 20 people each, along with one division supervisor were recently loaned to ...
Jul 03, 2021
B.C. coroner says 719 deaths in a week during heat wave, but number could jump
VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner says 719 sudden and unexpected deaths have been reported in the province during the historic heat wave, and that number over a seven-day period is unprecede...
Jul 02, 2021
B.C. reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths as officials warn about heat
VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials say two more people have died and 84 new COVID-19 infections have been reported over the last two days. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Heal...
Jul 02, 2021
B.C. Covid update Friday: 84 new cases over two days
British Columbia's new COVID-19 cases remained low over the Canada Day holiday.The province said there were 49 new cases on Thursday (July 1) and 35 cases on Friday for a total of 84.Interior Health h...
Jul 02, 2021
Many of 719 deaths connected to B.C. heat wave
The heat wave may be loosening its grip on B.C., but it has left hundreds of deaths in its wake.The B.C. Coronor's Service said over the past week, from June 25 to July 1, 719 sudden and unexpected de...
Jul 02, 2021
VIEX announces August return to Beban Park, rides & live music included
NANAIMO - Summer events season in Nanaimo received a significant jolt with the return of the Vancouver Island Exhibition at the Beban Park Fairgrounds.One of the oldest agricultural fairs in western C...
Jul 02, 2021
B.C. wildfires update: 70 new fires, many caused by lightning
July is off to a fiery start in parts of B.C. with 136 active fires today, including 70 new fires since Thursday.Cliff Chapman, Director of Provincial Operations for the B.C Wildfire Service, told a t...
Jul 02, 2021
More hot dry days are likely to result in a long wildfire season in B.C.
VICTORIA - B.C. is dealing with 136 active wildfires across the province and all signs are pointing to a worsening situation. At a provincial news briefing, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Director Cliff C...
Jul 02, 2021
Telus sets up mobile cell tower for Lytton, B.C. emergency crews
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. says its has deployed emergency communications equipment to support local authorities and emergency crews dealing with the wildfire in Lytton, B.C. Telus is the main wireless p...
Jul 02, 2021
