Much of the smoke that’s currently visible in parts of the Southeast Fire Centre is not coming from wildfires in B.C., but instead emanating from fires in Oregon, California and Washington.

Deer hunters in the Cherryville area (Wildlife Management Unit 8-23) are being asked to assist with a project to confirm deer in the area are not infected with bovine tuberculosis.

Cowichan Valley residents who want to know what’s in their well water have an opportunity this spring to find out for free.

Government, the forest industry, organized labour and WorkSafeBC have issued the following statement today following their March 28 meeting in Vancouver focused on combustible dust and sawmill safety:

Thanks to a multi-level partnership to enhance the Okanagan's outdoor recreation opportunities, the Highland Trail is receiving upgrades to make it safer and more accessible for residents and visitors.

The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring.

It is the time of year when people head out onto Crown land to pick edible wild mushrooms, specifically fire morels, in areas previously burned by wildfire.