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Two B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now 'being held'
The wildfire service had warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. could intensify fire behaviour, while a cold ...
The Canadian Press on MSN9m
Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire 'held,' 37 properties still evacuated
Hundreds of residents who were forced out by a wildfire burning along Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island are allowed to return ...
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Vancouver Island wildfire now 'being held' as more evacuees return home
The Wesley Ridge wildfire is now considered "held" by the BC Wildfire Service and sits at 588 hectares, as more evacuees were ...
Heat warnings in place for southern B.C. and Vancouver Island
A wave of extreme heat is gripping parts of Southern B.C. and the Interior, bringing soaring temperatures to regions already ...
The Canadian Press on MSN8h
Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months
BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for ...
First Nation on Vancouver Island wins rights, title along Fraser River in Lower Mainland
A B.C. Supreme Court judge says in a written decision posted Friday that the Cowichan Tribes have established fishing rights ...
The Vancouver Sun1d
Out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke, say wildfire service
An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown “minimally” in size, but is expected to generate more smoke. Madison ...
Heat warnings continue for southern B.C. and Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for large portions of southwest B.C. as wildfire fighters ...
The Canadian Press on MSN1d
Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke
VICTORIA — An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown “minimally” in size, but is expected to generate more ...