Tag Archives: Environment
Frantic search underway in Nanaimo for missing vulnerable exotic bird
UPDATE - An intensive search for a missing vulnerable cockatoo had a happy ending.An exotic cockatoo named Billie, who isn't much larger than a crow, was rescued by its owner at about 3:30 p.m. on Wed...
Jul 21, 2021
Evacuation alert expanded for Horse Lake - Sheridan Lake area
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Regional District issued an evacuation alert expansion on Saturday (July 17) for 49 parcels in the Horse Lake - Sheridan Lake Area, covering 5,652 hectares.The first alert ...
Jul 17, 2021
Evacuation alert due to Bulkley Lake wildfire rescinded
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and Wet'suwet'en First Nation rescinded its evacuation alert in relation to the Bulkley Lake wildfire.It covered east of Bedore Road to West of...
Jul 17, 2021
Evacuation order rescinded for Camsell Lake
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in conjunction with Yekooche First Nation, Tl'azt'en Nation, and B.C. Parks, rescinded an evacuation order for Fort. St James Rural on Saturday (July 17).The ...
Jul 17, 2021
Two power outages in western Prince George affecting over 1,700 customers
PRINCE GEORGE - More than 1,700 B.C. Hydro customers in Prince George are without power after a single-vehicle accident in the west part of the city. Crews are on scene near Massey and Vanier Drive wh...
Jul 17, 2021
Area restriction near Point Creek wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE - B.C. Wildfire Service implemented an area restriction order for the vicinity of the Point Creek Wildfire Friday (July 16) evening.The size of the area restriction reflects the continue...
Jul 17, 2021
Province expands park land on Valdez Island
NANAIMO - A beloved cove on Valdez Island is expanding as official park land. BC Parks purchased two hectares of land around Wakes Cove Marine Park for $535,000.The cove at the north end of the island...
Jul 12, 2021
Nanaimo Airport's EV chargers to remain free through 2021
NANAIMO - A successful trial period is being extended for Nanaimo Airport's new electric vehicle chargers.Four stations were installed in February in the airport's parking lot and rental car area in a...
Jul 12, 2021
Area restriction order for Black Pine and Chase Mountain
PRINCE GEORGE - B.C. Wildfire Service implemented an area restriction order for the vicinity of the Black Pine and Chase Mountain wildfires. The size of the area restriction reflects the continued nee...
Jul 10, 2021
Expanded evacuation alert for Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
PRINCE GEORGE - An expanded evacuation alert was issued due to the Cutoff Creek Wildfire. Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, in conjunction w...
Jul 10, 2021