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Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:49 AM
Following a stretch of high temperatures and several heat warnings throughout the province, and with potentially challenging wildfire weather forecast, the BC Wildfire Service is implementing a campfire ban in all parts of B.C., except Haida Gwaii.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:45 PM
As B.C. transitions into warmer, drier summer months, the Province continues to take action to help keep people and communities safe from wildfires.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:15 AM
More communities will benefit from local projects that help keep people safe during disasters and extreme-weather events.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 1:15 PM
The Province is taking several early steps to prepare for the wildfire and drought season, including working proactively with local governments and First Nations to help keep people and communities safe and informed.
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Friday, August 18, 2023 6:24 PM
Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement about the current wildfire situation:
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Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:15 AM
The Province is preparing for extreme fire behaviour due to potential dry lightning and strong winds.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:31 PM
As drought conditions worsen, with unprecedented levels of drought being observed in British Columbia this early in the season, people and businesses are urged to prioritize water conservation.
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Monday, July 18, 2022 1:12 PM
From the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/07/minister-blair-announces-over-870-million-to-support-disaster-recovery-and-climate-resilience-in-british-columbia.html
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022 3:45 PM
Strengthening support and capacity for the Tŝilhqot’in National Government and its communities to be true partners and leaders in emergency management is the foundation of the renewed five-year tripartite Collaborative Emergency Management Agreement (CEMA).
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4:15 PM
As of Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, 86.6% (4,316,478) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 82.4% (4,105,425) have received their second dose.
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