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Early snow melt observed in much of B. C.
14+ hour ago (476+ words) Published 12: 13 pm Monday, May 11, 2026 The snow pack is lower than normal in much of the southern part of British Columbia. (B. C. River Forecast Centre map) Snow is melting earlier and faster than usual across British Columbia as regions brace for another…...
Wildfire, evacuation and safety tips discussed in Emergency Preparedness Day in Hedley
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (287+ words) Published 9: 27 am Monday, May 11, 2026 The Emergency Preparedness Day was on Wednesday, May 6. (Nicole Harris/ Facebook) Upper Similkameen Indian Band hosted an Emergency Preparedness Day in Hedley. The event was on Wednesday, May 6 and was aimed at educating residents about evacuation…...
Seasonal reality of wildfires in Vernon sparks urgency to be prepared
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (450+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 BX Swan Lake firefighters battle a house blaze on Pleasant Valley Road April 30. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star) Following several area fires that have destroyed homes and buildings, residents are being reminded of the importance of being…...
10 years of forest work by B. C. society reduces fire risk, carbon output
1+ week, 6+ day ago (810+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has completed a decade of forest management work to reduce the risk of wildfires and decrease carbon emissions. Watson added that prioritising forest management values that promote climate resilience when…...
Summerland snowpack well below average at key measurement sites
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (393+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Crews measure the snow depth at Isintok Lake west of Summerland. The most recent snow measurements show levels are significantly below the historical average at Summerland's two measurement sites. (District of Summerland image) The snow pack…...
More rain, high streamflows in the forecast for coastal B. C. until Friday
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (717+ words) Published 3: 14 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026 River Forecast Centre is continuing to update its high streamflow advisories and flood watches throughout coastal B. C. , and part of the Interior. The majority of coastal B. C. remains under a high streamflow advisory, along with the Upper Fraser…...
B. C. snowpack below normal overall, drought risk rising in Okanagan
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (384+ words) Published 11: 32 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 While some parts of British Columbia, most notably the Peace region, have above normal snow levels, Vancouver Island, the Chicotin and the Skagit regions are at less than half of their usual snow pack. (B. C. River Forecast…...
Air quality warning remains in place for Vernon and surrounding area
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) Published 7: 46 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 An air quality warning has been issued for Vernon and the surrounding area on Wednesday, Mar. 4. (Environment Canada map) An air quality warning remains in place for Vernon and the surrounding area on Wednesday, Mar. 4. "The…...
PHOTOS: "Worm Moon" eclipse creeps over B. C. sky
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) Published 11: 18 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 The first full moon of spring came with an extra feature on March 3, as the "Worm Moon" was also a blood moon full eclipse. (Karen Mc Kinley/Grand Forks Gazette) While it was visible for most…...
YEAR IN REVIEW: Wildfires burned close to Princeton during summer 2025
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) Published 4: 50 am Monday, December 29, 2025 Wildfires burned in and near the Similkameen Valley during 2025, with some reaching close to Princeton. Significant wildfires included the Holding Creek fire in Manning Park. This fire was discovered at the end of August and was…...