Tag: Drought

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River as drought threatens Chinook populations

Environment Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has issued a drought-related protection order for the Salmon River to help safeguard threatened Chinook salmon populations

B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski -
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Energy usage increase, no scare of shortage

News Spencer Gowan -
In the current heat, BC Hydro has seen an increase in energy demand. However, there is no threat of...

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