BC remains under a state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn

The Jill Bennett Show · Aug 11, 2026 · 33m

BC remains under a provincial state of emergency as several wildfires continue to burn. Thousands of people are still out of their homes and many don’t know when they will be allowed back. In addition to the state of emergency, the BC government recently announced that all off-road vehicles will be banned on Crown land in many areas of the province. A Cormorant Island community member saved three otter pups who were stuck tangled in some fishing gear, even doing CPR to revive one pup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices