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Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:05 PM
With continued fire risk in many regions, and tens of thousands of people still under evacuation order and alert, the Province is extending the provincial state of emergency until Sept. 14, 2023, to ensure public safety and support the response to B.C.’s worst-ever wildfire season.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023 5:25 PM
The Province has issued an evacuation order for a specified area of the unincorporated Stikine region due to the Little Blue River Fire.
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Sunday, August 20, 2023 2:55 PM
The Province is providing support to evacuees across B.C. who require assistance through Emergency Support Services (ESS), such as accommodation, food, clothing and other incidentals.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:15 AM
New funding for the University of Victoria’s (UVic) Experimental Ocean Climate Change Lab (EXCEL) will support research on the impact of climate change on the environment and the promotion of resilience and sustainability for B.C.’s marine sector.
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Monday, August 7, 2023 8:00 AM
A four-week, localized state of emergency due to wildfires in the unincorporated Stikine region in northwestern British Columbia has ended.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:45 AM
Residents and travellers are strongly urged to plan ahead and remain vigilant this B.C. Day long weekend, with much of British Columbia experiencing elevated wildfire risk.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023 1:00 PM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working with partners to support B.C. farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges due to the current shortage of hay and feed across Western Canada.
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Monday, July 24, 2023 5:28 PM
Despite scattered showers throughout much of the province on Monday, July 24, 2023, people are urged to be prepared and continue to follow all regional fire prohibitions and local water restrictions due to extreme wildfire risks and the ongoing drought.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:00 AM
Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement regarding assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces for this year’s wildfire season:
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Monday, July 17, 2023 3:50 PM
As confirmed by his parents, the BC Coroners Service is investigating the death of nine-year-old Carter Vigh of 100 Mile House, related to an existing medical condition aggravated by wildfire smoke.
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