B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floods
A first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.
B.C. wildfire crews return from California deployment to combat L.A. fires
More than 30 firefighters from British Columbia's Wildfire Service have returned home from a deployment fighting large fires ...
Law firms team up in class actions for victims of deadly BC wildfire
Two law firms are joining their efforts to recover compensation for victims of the 2021 wildfire that devastated the town of ...
B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report
National targets to build millions of new homes over the next five years risks putting hundreds of thousands of structures in the path of wildfire and floods. The resulting surge in damages is ...
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Half of Canada’s tree seedlings grown in B.C., finds report
More than half of Canada’s tree seedlings are grown in B.C. — an anchor to an industry poised to grow amid a violent spike in ...
Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber could be a ‘nightmare’ for California’s fire recovery
The U.S. construction industry may face higher lumber prices within a month if President Donald Trump follows through with ...
Expert panel discusses how wildfire smoke impacts seniors
As wildfires become a regular occurrence in western Canada, poor air quality has become more of a pressing issue, particularly for seniors.
B.C. fires Victoria School Board over ban on police in schools
British Columbia's education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board in a dispute over a safety plan where the board barred police from schools except in emergencies.
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"The most affordable home Is the one you don’t have to rebuild": Report on housing risks
A new report from the Canadian Climate Institute warns that building homes in areas vulnerable to wildfires and flooding ...
California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber exist, amid tariff threat
California homebuilders say they have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber, even if it's hit with 25 per cent ...
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California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber, despite tariff threat
California homebuilders say they have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber, even if it's hit with 25 per cent ...
The tariff wars aren’t over. China hits back over new 10% tariffs.
U.S. agreements with Canada and Mexico stopped tariffs before they were to enter into effect, but the trade war between the ...