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Category 2 fire ban coming to Kamloops Fire Centre

Category 2 fire ban coming to Kamloops Fire Centre

Campfires are not currently impacted by fire prohibitions in the region
No talking in Vancouver Island libraries – staff fear cuts to jobs, programs

No talking in Vancouver Island libraries – staff fear cuts to jobs, programs

Proposed changes to the operating hours of Vancouver Island Regional Library branches have many workers fearing for their jobs and the future of library programs
Solstice science: Why this year's longest day isn’t on June 21

Solstice science: Why this year's longest day isn’t on June 21

On Friday, June 20, we can expect 16 hours and 10 minutes of daylight
Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Theft at Rock City Elementary School happened in broad daylight during morning classes
Vancouver Island could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

Vancouver Island could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

BC Wildfire lists 4 burning on Vancouver Island, with 2 under control, 1 held and 1 out of control
Motorcycle rider taken to hospital after Qualicum Beach crash

Motorcycle rider taken to hospital after Qualicum Beach crash

RCMP: Collision on May 30 still under investigation
B.C. staying out of dispute that could end fire protection in Okanagan community

B.C. staying out of dispute that could end fire protection in Okanagan community

The province is encouraging the Okanagan Indian Band and Parker Cove Properties LP to come together and resolve the dispute
Evacuation alert expanded for Squamish wildfire

Evacuation alert expanded for Squamish wildfire

The fire is an estimated eight hectares as of Tuesday afternoon
'Out of control' wildfire burning south of Parksville

'Out of control' wildfire burning south of Parksville

BC Wildfire Service: fire discovered on June 10
Port Alberni students suggest solutions to Cathedral Grove congestion

Port Alberni students suggest solutions to Cathedral Grove congestion

Survey, solutions are part of high school Social Justice class project