Freezing rain to hit southern B.C., and another snow dump expected for Vancouver Island
Between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow is forecast on Vancouver Island, with a "prolonged period of freezing rain" inland expected to follow.
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Discovery of Indigenous artifacts hindering the rebuild of Lytton, B.C.: Mayor
Archeologists have uncovered thousands of artifacts, including a 7,500-year-old spear point, as they dig below what was Lytton, B.C., the village destroyed by fire in June 2021.
Air conditioners 'a necessity' as B.C. heat breaks near century-old records
When Nicky Fried and her husband arrived in Vancouver from South Africa more than 30 years ago, they didn't need an air conditioner.
Conservation group buys stand of majestic old-growth as gift for First Nation
The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation intends to give the land back to the First Nation whose territory it is with an upcoming conservation covenant.
Lightning, high winds are predicted, raising fire risk across B.C.'s southern Interior
Residents of the British Columbia community of Olalla are now allowed to return home after being forced out by a threatening wildfire last week.
Warm, dry spell expected to worsen Lytton fire
British Columbia's wildfire service has warned that warmer and drier weather expected throughout this week could fuel potentially volatile conditions as crews battle an out-of-control fire just west of the village of Lytton.
Spring thaw could wreak havoc on B.C. communities damaged by floods and fire
Although the federal and provincial governments have pledged funds to guard communities from the effects of climate change, most protection measures won't be in place in time for this season.
Lytton gets $18.4 million from province to begin removing debris
The first signs of a long-awaited start of rebuilding in fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., are expected to begin on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, says the village's mayor.
A chance to rebuild sustainably for Lytton, B.C.
Council has approved grant applications that allow it to explore plans for a new sewage system, net-zero building construction and an analysis of advancements in infrastructure, he said.
Stories of bravery amid 'unimaginable horror' of Lytton wildfire
A statement issued by the wildfire-ravaged Village of Lytton describes how little time residents had to flee and underscores the extreme challenges ahead as the Fraser Canyon community looks to rebuild.
Lytton will rebuild and become a community of the future: Premier Horgan
British Columbia Premier John Horgan and two of his cabinet ministers were flown over the devastated community of Lytton on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, where he said there was "literally nothing left" after a wildfire tore through it last Wednesday.
Thunderstorms forecast ups fire danger in B.C.'s Interior
Severe thunderstorms are forecast for several areas in British Columbia's southern Interior, adding to the fire danger in the province.