Leaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Gitwangak First Nation is encouraging its citizens to prepare an emergency kit, fill up the gas tank and be ready to leave in case an evacuation order is issued.
The impact stretch includes the Skeena and Bulkley rivers, and surrounding tributaries in Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan territories, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazelton, Kispiox, and Terrace.
NANAIMO - Beachgoers noticed the accumulation of logs at Departure Bay beach was less than usual this week but was the king tide the culprit?King tide.