Fire Chief Geoff Spriggs presented the department's first- and second-quarter statistics, along with partial third-quarter figures, to Duncan city council last week.
The B.C. Wildfire Service is highlighting its partnership with local fire departments and the Cowichan Valley Regional District in preparing for large-scale emergencies.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
