The emergency order was issued late Friday as wildfires threatened Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and Kelowna, in British Columbia.
Tag: British Columbia (Canada)
Killing of Sikh Leader Raises Fears in British Columbia
Members of the Sikh community in Surrey believe that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a local temple, was killed because of his political views.
Man Who Questioned Gender of Girl, 9, Spurs Outrage
A track and field event in British Columbia has engendered debate about transphobia in Canada.
Canada’s Ability to Prevent Forest Fires Lags Behind the Need
Provincial firefighting agencies are stretched thin, there is no national agency and it’s hard to get approval for controlled burns — factors that have exacerbated recent outbreaks.
A Pacifist Sect From Russia Is Shaken by War, and Modernity
The Ukraine conflict is causing soul-searching among the Doukhobors, a peace-loving group that emigrated to Canada in 1899.
Wildfires Burn Nearly 1 Million Acres in Western Canada
Light rain and cooler temperatures brought much-needed relief over the weekend to Alberta, where nearly 30,000 residents have been forced to evacuate.
Covid May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Researchers Find
Men and people with severe illnesses were more likely to develop the condition within a year. But the data does not prove that the coronavirus causes diabetes.
Alleviating Canada’s Acute Shortage of Family Doctors
British Columbia announced a plan this week that will boost physicians’ incomes, but more changes may be necessary to increase nationwide access to family physicians.
Vancouver Moves to Sue Big Oil After Deadly Fires and Disastrous Floods
A potential lawsuit by Vancouver would be the first in Canada to target the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change.
At One of Canada’s Top Destinations, Tourists Are Back but Much Has Changed
The towns in and around Banff National Park are teeming again, but overseas visitors are scarce, as are hotel and restaurant workers.