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FortisBC shuts down alleged osprey nest in Princeton, while controversy swirls

FortisBC shuts down alleged osprey nest in Princeton, while controversy swirls

Princeton birders are upset by a nest possibly being removed
‘Frustrated, disappointed:’ Vernon council sounds off on pool costs

‘Frustrated, disappointed:’ Vernon council sounds off on pool costs

Costs have risen from $3.3 to $4.8 million for the Lakeview Wading Pool
Mill closures in northern B.C. blamed on low timber supply, excessive rules

Mill closures in northern B.C. blamed on low timber supply, excessive rules

Government acknowledges need for more supply, blames closures on corporate decisions, markets
B.C. rallying resources to protect Fort Nelson from encroaching wildfire

B.C. rallying resources to protect Fort Nelson from encroaching wildfire

More than 4,700 people under evacuation order Monday as blaze rages just 2.5 kilometres from town
B.C.-designed hydro-energy device looking to replace natural gas generators

B.C.-designed hydro-energy device looking to replace natural gas generators

The Swordfish device is expected to be more efficient than any other energy product
Evacuation alert issued for Traux Creek wildfire near Lillooet

Evacuation alert issued for Traux Creek wildfire near Lillooet

The blaze is located north west of Lillooet
Strong wind could push intense wildfire into B.C.’s Fort Nelson today

Strong wind could push intense wildfire into B.C.’s Fort Nelson today

Fire officials worry as blaze swells to nearly 53 square kilometres, 2 kilometres away from town
B.C.’s Fort Nelson preps ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C.’s Fort Nelson preps ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Crews preparing for possible worst case scenario, if incoming winds push wildfire into town
Second, weaker solar storm surge is likely Sunday, says U.S. agency

Second, weaker solar storm surge is likely Sunday, says U.S. agency

People who missed out on the Northern Lights may still have a chance to see them
Forecasted winds expected to stoke out-of-control Fort Nelson, B.C. blaze

Forecasted winds expected to stoke out-of-control Fort Nelson, B.C. blaze

Around 3,500 people under evacuation order as wildfire grows to 25 square kilometres