Environment

Area Restriction implemented for Ridgeview Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE - - The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Ridgeview Creek Wildfire.The size of the area restriction reflects the continued need to pro...

Aug 12, 2021

Wildfire totals up by four in PG Fire Centre, stay at 266 in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE - As the wildfire situation here in our province has remained steady in the last 24 hours, here in our region wildfire totals have gone up by four.Below are the updated wildfire statisti...

Aug 12, 2021

Wildfire totals going up as heatwave approaches

PRINCE GEORGE - Wildfire totals throughout the province are slightly going up again and with the upcoming heatwave set to start this weekend, wildfires are still top of mind and a top priority for B.C...

Aug 11, 2021

Annual Perseids meteor shower lights up night sky

NANAIMO - The stars have aligned for unobstructed views of an annual meteor shower sending flashes of streaks through the overnight sky.VIU astronomy professor Dr. Gregory Arkos said the Perseids mete...

Aug 11, 2021

Financial support, emergency feed available for B.C. farmers, ranchers

VICTORIA - The governments of B.C. and Canada are providing financial support for B.C. farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses through wildfires, record heat and prolonged drought in 2021.The su...

Aug 10, 2021

Active wildfire total drops by three in PG Fire Centre and eleven in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE - As wildfires continue to engulf much of the province in flames, active wildfires took a slight dip in numbers.As of today, active wildfire totals went down by three in our region, five...

Aug 10, 2021

273 wildfires burning in B.C., 61 in PG Fire Centre

PRINCE GEORGE - As wildfires continue to burn throughout the province, the interior remains ablaze.Here in our region, however, the amount of fires has slightly decreased.Below are the updated numbers...

Aug 09, 2021

Black bear attack near Vanderhoof

VANDERHOOF - B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) reported a black bear attack in the Fort Fraser area near Vanderhoof Sunday (Aug. 8) morning.One man was seriously injured and was taken to hospi...

Aug 08, 2021

Flat Lake wildfire: 100 Mile House lifts evacuation alert, Cariboo Regional District downgrades evacuation order

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The District of 100 Mile House lifted its evacuation alert related to the 60,739-hectare Flat Lake wildfire Saturday (Aug. 7) afternoon.In addition, the Cariboo Regional Distric...

Aug 07, 2021

Planned ignitions underway for Flat Lake wildfire as conditions improve in the Cariboo

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Conditions improved around the 53,211 hectare Flat Lake wildfire Tuesday (Aug. 3) afternoon, allowing B.C. Wildfire Service officials to give the green light to conduct strategi...

Aug 04, 2021