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Near Vancouver Island town, two scenic paths offer quality bear views

If you want to watch grizzly bears under the auspices of experienced guides in their natural habitat, Campbell River offers ...

2 B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now being held

The wildfire service has warned that hot, dry and windy weather in southern B.C. could intensify fire behaviour, while a cold ...

Two B.C. fires that forced Okanagan, Vancouver Island evacuations now 'being held'

Caption: The Daves Creek wildfire, which forced a tactical evacuation of about 25 properties east Kelowna, B.C. over the weekend, is under control and residents can return to their homes. (Submitted ...

Homes dropped from evacuation order as Wesley Ridge wildfire not expected to grow

The fire, near Cameron Lake between Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni, was 588 hectares in size as of midday on Monday.

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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Two B.C. fires that forced evacuations in Okanagan, Vancouver Island, now being held

Two wildfires that have forced people out of their homes in British Columbia are now classified as being held, although an ...
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Steep terrain and limited water impact out-of-control fire on Vancouver Island

The BC Wildfire Service says it will keep crews on the out-of-control Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake for the ...

Heat warnings issued for large sections of southern B.C.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for large portions of southwest B.C. as wildfire fighters ...