Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag British Columbia braces for a severe 2026 wildfire season with record applications, new equipment, and expanded training due to low snowpack and last year’s extreme fires.

flag British Columbia is preparing for a potentially severe 2026 wildfire season, with a record 2,400 people applying for 200 to 250 seasonal firefighter positions. flag The province is investing $14 million to $21 million in new equipment, including 10 structure-protection units, a new equipment depot in Prince George, and a fifth aircraft with night-vision technology. flag Over 1,700 fire departments, First Nations, and contractors have received training for wildland-urban interface operations. flag Low snowpack in key regions and last year’s record-breaking fire season have heightened concerns, prompting expanded readiness efforts and public warnings about online misinformation.

39 Articles