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Aggressive wildfire closes Alaska Highway in B.C.'s far north as evacuation alert issued
The Summit Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson, B.C., closed the Alaska Highway (Highway 97) in the province's far north Monday afternoon.
Potential for further growth for wildfire in northeast B.C., officials say
The B.C. Wildfire Service says that the Kiskatinaw River wildfire in the northeast, which has led to evacuation orders and alerts, has the potential to grow in the coming days.
5 bear cubs orphaned in B.C. after mother illegally killed
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says an investigation is underway to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, B.C., leaving behind five cubs.
New gold and silver mine officially opens in central B.C. as premier faces backlash for fast-track plans
Lhoosk'uz Dené and Ulkatcho nations attend opening with B.C. premier, south of Vanderhoof.
'Monumental day': Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
Constitution will be basis of 'core laws' for central coast First Nation, chief says.
Shootout prompted highway closure near Prince George, RCMP say
A shootout with RCMP led to one man being injured and a prolonged highway closure near Prince George, B.C., investigators say.
Wildfire in Peace River, B.C., quadruples in size, roughly 70 people evacuated
Kelly Lake Cree Nation says it's worried about caribou and wildlife in region.
Unions oppose B.C. port's plans to test self-driving trucks
The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s third-largest port, plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News.
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to B.C. mountain town to open skate park expansion
Tony Hawk, who revolutionized skateboarding with several new tricks and helped popularize the sport through his athletic performances and a line of video games, is in Smithers, B.C., to help celebrate the expansion of the mountain community's skate park.
B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas
The B.C. Wildfire Service has issued an open fire ban in the coastal areas of the province, with the exception of Haida Gwaii.
New RCAF plane completes 1st operational parachute rescue deep in B.C. mountains
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force are celebrating the successful rescue of a pilot who crashed deep in the mountains north of Prince George, B.C.
She fell through the ground into an old septic tank. Experts say drought is destabilizing soil
A northeastern B.C. woman is urging others to learn about what may be buried underneath the ground on their property, as persistent drought dries out the soil and causes the earth to shift.
King Charles' new Canada House key is about subverting power, Ts'msyen designer says
Piece was created by Morgan Asoyuf and depicts the story of Raven Steals the Light.
Northern B.C. researchers want your help finding and collecting bear poop
Biologist Laura Graham, a professor at the College of New Caledonia, is embarking on a multi-year study of the physiological differences found in urban bears to identify what’s bringing them to the city. Ultimately, the researchers aim to find ways to manage the bears and reduce conflict with humans.
Fire guts apartment building in Prince George, displaces at least 60 residents
The blaze broke out shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday near D.P. Todd Secondary School and quickly engulfed the top floor of a three-storey apartment building, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky.
TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast
The French company has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed project, which is being developed by the Nisga'a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG.
Fort St. John mother raises alarm about state of health care after son's injury allegedly mishandled
A northeastern B.C. family's health-care story has prompted dozens of complaints about misdiagnoses and miscommunications at the ER in their community.
Chainsaw diplomacy: Chetwynd, B.C., is giving away its chainsaw carvings to other municipalities
Chetwynd, B.C., which hosts the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship is giving away carvings to communities throughout the province.
Canadians recall blast, fine ash from 1980 volcanic eruption at Mount St. Helens
It's been 45 years since the Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington state. British Columbians who were young adults at the time remember how the sky changed as the volcanic ash arrived.
Spring comes later in the north — and so do Vaisakhi celebrations, with thousands gathering in Prince George
Up to 5,000 attendees are expected from across B.C., organizers say.
Wrestling matches in Prince George aim to support Quesnel after tragic fire
Two wrestling matches in Prince George on May 16 and 17 aim to raise money for the Nourish Food Bank in Quesnel that burned down on May 5.
B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba
British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario, where fires near the Manitoba border have been threatening several communities.
B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials
Several regions are already showing elevated threats but precipitation could change the equation.
Industry group questions 'vague scope' of new B.C. forestry council
The B.C. NDP and the Green Party say the council will balance industry and environmental needs.
B.C. First Nation demands Enbridge reroute gas pipeline after 2018 explosion
A First Nation in northern British Columbia said on Tuesday it was trying to force Enbridge to reroute a natural gas pipeline off its reserve lands after the line exploded in 2018, causing residents to flee their homes.