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Fort St. John photographer wins BC SPCA wildlife photography contest

Fish & Wildlife Celestia Nlemvo -
A Fort St. John photographer has earned first place in a provincewide wildlife photography contest, capturing the attention of judges with a photo of a fox.

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski -
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.

Get fired up! Category one campfires are allowed in the northeast

Fire Tavi Dhillon -
As the weather cools, residents in the Peace and Northern Rockies can stay warm with a campfire as category one fires are now permitted in the northeast.  

An out of control wildfire is burning outside of Chetwynd

Fire Tavi Dhillon -
A wildfire burning in Bluff Creek, near Chetwynd, is now considered out of control by the provincial wildfire service as crews continue to try to fight the flames. 

NRRM council to spend $20k on fire equipment reimbursement

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Tavi Dhillon -
The Northern Rockies spent almost $20,000 on wildfire fighting equipment to try and suppress future fire activities in its rural areas.  

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.