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Mill closures in northern B.C. blamed on low timber supply, excessive rules

Mill closures in northern B.C. blamed on low timber supply, excessive rules

Government acknowledges need for more supply, blames closures on corporate decisions, markets
B.C. rallying resources to protect Fort Nelson from encroaching wildfire

B.C. rallying resources to protect Fort Nelson from encroaching wildfire

More than 4,700 people under evacuation order Monday as blaze rages just 2.5 kilometres from town
B.C.-designed hydro-energy device looking to replace natural gas generators

B.C.-designed hydro-energy device looking to replace natural gas generators

The Swordfish device is expected to be more efficient than any other energy product
Evacuation alert issued for Traux Creek wildfire near Lillooet

Evacuation alert issued for Traux Creek wildfire near Lillooet

The blaze is located north west of Lillooet
Strong wind could push intense wildfire into B.C.’s Fort Nelson today

Strong wind could push intense wildfire into B.C.’s Fort Nelson today

Fire officials worry as blaze swells to nearly 53 square kilometres, 2 kilometres away from town
Tour de Rock team announced for 1200-km ride for childhood cancer research

Tour de Rock team announced for 1200-km ride for childhood cancer research

Cops for Cancer fundraising ride kicks off in Port Alice on Sept. 21
Country music star hosts memorial concert for Kelowna crane collapse victims

Country music star hosts memorial concert for Kelowna crane collapse victims

Aaron Pritchett will be at Revelry on May 19
Evacuated residents launch class action lawsuit against UBC, City of Kelowna

Evacuated residents launch class action lawsuit against UBC, City of Kelowna

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hadgraft Wilson Place residents
B.C.’s Fort Nelson preps ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C.’s Fort Nelson preps ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Crews preparing for possible worst case scenario, if incoming winds push wildfire into town
Second, weaker solar storm surge is likely Sunday, says U.S. agency

Second, weaker solar storm surge is likely Sunday, says U.S. agency

People who missed out on the Northern Lights may still have a chance to see them