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Working with local communities is a vital part of wildfire response

As a young supervisor of a wildfire crew, I (James Whitehead) had no idea what to do. My crew had arrived at a high-profile fire in southern British Columbia in 2021 and were immediately accosted by locals, who told me in colourful language that they did not feel protected by…

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All three hikers found dead after waterfall accident in Canada’s East Kootenays

Authorities have now found the bodies of all three people who fell from Meachen Creek Falls in British Columbia

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Weather tracker: British Columbia breaks Canada’s September heat record

Temperatures climb above 40C, while a powerful hailstorm in the US lashes Kansas and Oklahoma

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The B.C. Supreme Court’s recognition of Cowichan title is an invitation to enact transformative change

The British Columbia Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada has attracted a lot of headlines, with some suggesting it signals the end of private property.

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AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies

In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images circulating online. Judging by comments made by viewers on social media, some people did not realize the images were not authentic.

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Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group

The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders.

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Glaciers across North America and Europe have lost an 'unprecedented' amount of ice in the past 4 years

Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and the Swiss Alps have set grim records over the past four years, with both the annual amount of ice lost and the four-year average reaching all-time highs.

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A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

Firefighters say a brush fire in the Canadian province of British Columbia was caused when a bird dropped a fish on power lines

The Independent UK

How did a fish start a brush fire?

A brush fire and power outage occurred near Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada, prompting a response from firefighters. Fire officials determined the unusual cause of the blaze was an osprey dropping a fish onto a hydro line. The impact caused embers to fall onto the dry grass below, igniting the fire.…

The Independent UK

A fish fell from the sky and sparked a brush fire that knocked out power, officials say

Firefighters in British Columbia, Canada, were called out to the brush fire and found a rather unusual cause

The Independent UK

‘Proof they watch us’: Woman rents Airbnb. Then the hosts asks her on date while she’s in his house

An Airbnb guest in Surrey, British Columbia, shares a creepy interaction with the host, leading her to check the house for cameras during her stay.

The Mary Sue

Fault line on Canadian border thought dormant for years could cause major earthquake, new study shows

The new study reveals more recent activity along the Tintina fault, which stretches about 600 miles, from northeastern British Columbia into Alaska

The Independent UK

What Canada can learn from Australia on adequately protecting citizens at live events

In April 2025, a man drove an SUV through a crowd of people attending a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. In response, the British Columbia government immediately commissioned an inquiry to examine the systemic causes of the incident and whether any lessons could…

The Conversation

Man hijacks plane, scrambling fighter jets in act ‘constituting terrorism’, police say

The hijacking in British Columbia prompted responses from police, K-9 units and F-15 fighter jets

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Calls to designate the Bishnoi gang a terrorist group shine a spotlight on Canada’s security laws

British Columbia Premier David Eby recently called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the India-based Bishnoi gang a terrorist organization.

The Guardian - US

Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and into hot water

‘Tex’ came ashore on British Columbia island and unleashing a fierce row among residents, conservation officers and First Nations over his futureCan residents on a British Columbia island coexist with a grizzly bear?

The Conversation

B.C.’s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

The British Columbia Supreme Court has begun hearing a long-awaited constitutional challenge to the province’s Mental Health Act.

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The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia

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An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: ‘We’re now the architects of certainty for ourselves’

Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk’s system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers

The Conversation

We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods — we need to do the same for wildfires

We live in an age of increasing wildfire disasters because more of us are living in places where wildfires and human development collide. Right now, fast-moving wildfires are forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, where entire communities are under threat.

The Conversation

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

First Nations across British Columbia have developed renewable electricity projects for decades. Yet they’ve experienced significant barriers to implementing, owning and managing their own electricity supply. That’s because there have been few procurement policies in place that require their involvement.

The Conversation

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat can occur together: Preparing for the combined health effects of a hot, smoky future

In recent years, Canadians have been subjected to both severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, as evidenced by the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season and the 2021 heat dome. Western Canada in particular has a long history of wildfires and heat waves, and with climate change, communities have experienced an…

The Independent UK

Why Victoria is the overlooked Canadian city you need to visit

Looking for a laidback city with rich history, top-class food, and magnificent natural beauty? The capital of British Columbia invites visitors to slow down, savour every moment – and maybe spot an orca or two, says Neil Davey

The Independent UK

Vehicle attack in Vancouver devastates a vibrant and growing Filipino community

Members of Vancouver, British Columbia's Filipino community say an attack that killed 11 people and wounded 32 was all the more devastating for coming at an event that celebrated their culture and togetherness

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The 25.2-mile British Columbia trail sustained severe storm damage over the winter - so we researched some alternative routes for you

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