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Avalanche
How a new Shuswap program opens doors for Indigenous youth to become ski guides
A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the backcountry ski guiding…
Two skiers dead in avalanche near Revelstoke
Two skiers have died in an avalanche near Revelstoke. According to a B.C. RCMP media…
Kelowna first responders stop on Highway 33 to salute Nelson cop killed in avalanche
The B.C. police officer who died in an avalanche last week was transported from Kelowna…
Highway 3 closing at 10 p.m. for avalanche control
Highway 3 will be closed tonight due to avalanche control work. DriveB.C. reported the road…
Special avalanche warning issued for wide swath of B.C. Interior
Storm cycles across the province are leaving large swaths of B.C.'s mountain ranges at risk…
iN TRAFFIC: Road closures occurring along Interior highways
Drivers can expect temporary closures along Interior highways this morning. DriveB.C. is reporting maintenance work…
Avalanche closes Trans-Canada between Revelstoke and Golden
The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions between Revelstoke and Golden due to an…
1 dead, 2 injured in several avalanches near Pemberton
One person has died and two others were injured after three avalanches struck the Cassiope…
Warm weather prompts avalanche warning for mountains in southern B.C.
Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for mountain ranges in southern B.C.…
UPDATE: Highway 3 will close again tomorrow for avalanche cleanup
Motorists are being advised of a heavy snowfall warning and avalanche removal work along highways…
Avalanche control work will temporary close Interior highways today
Highways 1 and 3 will be closed in both directions this afternoon as the Ministry…
British Columbians encouraged to rethink backcountry plans this weekend: Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada is warning anyone wanting to head into the backcountry this weekend to be…
Snowmobilers warned after avalanche at Big White
An overnight avalanche at Big White as the resort urging snowmobilers to avoid a certain…
Man’s body recovered following avalanche in South Cariboo
South Cariboo Search and Rescue crew members have recovered the body of a man who…
RCMP issue warning after fatal avalanche in south Cariboo
The public is being asked to stay clear of an area near Eureka Peak in…
iN VIDEO: Virtual exhibit takes an in-depth look at Canada’s avalanche history
If you’re at all interested in avalanches — or for that matter B.C. history —…
Snowmobiler missing after avalanche south of Chetwynd
One man is missing following an avalanche that engulfed a group of snowmobilers in northern…
Memorial service set for Kamloops woman who died after being caught in Alberta avalanche
Plans for a memorial service are in place for a woman from Kamloops who died…
Rain, snow increase avalanche risk in Interior
KAMLOOPS - With less than a week left in March spring is well under way at lower elevations, but that doesn’t mean winter conditions are not present on mountain highways or in the backcountry. Avalanche Canada is warning of moderate to high risks of avalanche in many of the alpine and treeline elevations throughout the...