4 h. ago B.C. logging industry needs to do more to cut wildfire risk, report finds

A new report from Forest Practices Board says the B.C.'s logging industry isn't doing enough to help cut the risk of wildfires and calls for an update of provincial regulations.

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5 h. ago B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules and unclear responsibility” are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The board — an independent body that audits B.C. forest practices — says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests meet, […]

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6 h. ago Forestry companies can do more to reduce wildfire risk: B.C. report

The research shows that logging occurs at about 11 times the rate of wildfire risk reduction work in B.C.

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1 week ago Outdoor art gallery in Muskoka is the ultimate summer day trip from Toronto

If you're looking for a day trip that combines art, nature and a bit of mystery, head to The Tree Museum in Gravenhurst. Just two hours from Toronto, this hidden gem is unlike any gallery you've ever visited.Instead of white walls and climate control, you'll find winding forest trails and larger-than-life sculptures peeking out from the trees.The Tree Museum's collection is spread out over nearly 1.5 km of woodland trails, just art and nature blending together in the best possible way.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by The Tree Museum (@thetreemuseum)Open from June through October, the museum is entirely outdoors and entirely free. It was started back in 1997 by E.J. Lightman, who wanted to create a space where art and landscape would be inseparable.And it shows: from a mirrored outhouse that practically disappears into the forest to a 40-foot steel ramp bolte...

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1 week ago B.C. climate news: Latest updates on wildfires ravaging Western Canada | How UBC's sustainability hub is helping reduce embodied carbon in the construction industry | Sunday is World Oceans Day

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 2 to June 8, 2025.

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1 week ago Wildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze for another day. Parts of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador were experiencing poor air quality and reduced visibility due to the wildfires, a situation […]

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3 w. ago As wildfires rage, what can you do to prepare and reduce your risks?

As dozens of wildfires rage across several provinces, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, it's never been more important for homeowners to be prepared.

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3 w. ago Banff Mineral Springs Hospital installs sprinklers to reduce wildfire threat

Banff hospital is first health-care facility in Alberta to have such a wildland fire suppression system

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