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Nisga’a, LNG developers file project description

Nisga’a, LNG developers file project description

Floating LNG terminal would be located on Nisga'a land north of Prince Rupert
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West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

West Coast drought puts fish and forests in dire straits

The continuing warm weather is exacerbating the risk, experts say.
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BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA looks to free up space for wildfire animals with half-price adoptions

BC SPCA has provided emergency boarding for more than 80 animals
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B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

B.C. says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as evacuations continue

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says accommodations for wildfire evacuees are filling up as the flames and smoke from numerous blazes spread, forcing more people from their homes and contributing to an eerie, acrid haze that's blanketing cit
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Province asking residents to plan for alternate accommodations in event of wildfire evacuation

Province asking residents to plan for alternate accommodations in event of wildfire evacuation

Emergency Management BC urging people who have moved to larger cities due to smoky conditions to consider returning home
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Wildfires prompt area restriction order for Point Creek NW of Mackenzie

Wildfires prompt area restriction order for Point Creek NW of Mackenzie

Cutoff Creek, Grizzly Lake fires continues to burn out of control south of Vanderhoof
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Wildfire devastation, impact on longterm timber supply worries Vanderhoof mayor

Wildfire devastation, impact on longterm timber supply worries Vanderhoof mayor

Cutoff Creek, Grizzly Lake fires continue to grow; thunderstorms, heavy downpours predicted for region
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B.C. Civil Liberties Association leader resigns after controversial social media post

B.C. Civil Liberties Association leader resigns after controversial social media post

VANCOUVER — The executive director of the B-C Civil Liberties Association has resigned following a controversial post on social media Harsha Walia came under fire for a Tweet about the burning of two Roman Catholic churches after the discovery of wha
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As B.C. wildfires rage, a growing call to declare a state of emergency

As B.C. wildfires rage, a growing call to declare a state of emergency

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has called on the B.C. government to declare a state of emergency as resources are stretched thin
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Unprepared ship, bad communication were factors in B.C. ship crash, says TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says poor communication and unprepared equipment played key roles in a crash involving two bulk cargo ships in the middle of Vancouver's harbour.
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