With climate change and extreme weather becoming more frequent, people are encouraged to provide feedback about how best to prepare for future flooding in B.C.

With most of the province experiencing above-normal drought conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is urging people to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.

Drought and water scarcity continues to affect the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. that have experienced little to no rainfall over the past five weeks with continued dry weather in the forecast.

Dry and hot conditions on British Columbia’s west coast have prompted the government to increase the drought level in the region to Level 3.

A crucial deadline for select groundwater users is less than 30 days away.

A deadline for select groundwater users is less than six months away.

A temporary water restriction order is being rescinded earlier than planned for water licensees and groundwater users in the Thompson Okanagan region’s Bessette Creek area.

Drought conditions and aggressive fire behaviour have contributed to this year’s extreme wildfire season.

Concerns about water supply security, drought and water scarcity remain an issue for most of the southern half of British Columbia even as cooler temperatures and rain have arrived.

As drought conditions continue for much of the southern Interior, water restriction orders are now in place for two areas in the Thompson-Okanagan region.