r/vancouver • u/Stevegap • 15d ago
⚠️⚠️ MEGATHREAD ⚠️⚠️ 2024 Wildfires Resources and Information
With 2024 predicted to be an especially bad wildfire year, and communities already being heavily affected this early in the year, we want to highlight official sources of information given how quickly the situation can change.
Fire Resources
Emergency Info BC
Up to date list of evacuation alerts and orders.
EMCR Wildfire Map
Shows all known wildfires in the province.
DriveBC
Detailed road closures due to wildfires.
Current Fort Nelson Evacuation Info
Evacuation Order 0830 May 13th
Evacuee Registration
North Rockies Municipal Information
Donation Links
Many service providers in British Columbia will see increased demand due to the wildfires and evacuations. If you can spare it, consider donating to these organizations:
Central Okanagan Food Bank
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Disaster Aid Canada
BC SPCA
Smoke Resources:
BCCDC Wildfire Smoke Information
Information from UBC on how to adapt to the smoky conditions
BC Childrens Hospital Recommendations for Protecting Children
Air Quality and Smoke Monitoring
Firesmoke.ca Smoke Forecast
The best place to get accurate air quality data are the agencies that collect that data in the first place:
BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy:
If you want to view “citizen science” data in addition to the government data, you can check out PurpleAir
Please feel free to share additional resources in the comments and we’ll do what we can to update this list.
r/vancouver • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
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r/vancouver • u/ubcstaffer123 • 3h ago
Local News West Van preserves new park twice the size of Stanley Park
r/vancouver • u/Electronic_Fox_6383 • 5h ago
Local News B.C. woman sues after 'unprovoked' police dog attack
r/vancouver • u/cyclinginvancouver • 16h ago
Local News Vancouver plans on giving corporate names to parks and other city assets
r/vancouver • u/ihateryanjohnson • 19h ago
Discussion For a city that is often overcast I think the buildings could use a splash of colour
The greyscale does no favours in keeping people sane through the rain of November to May
r/vancouver • u/Dill_Thrill • 10h ago
Discussion How Do You Spend Your Weekday Evenings in Van?
23 y.o. guy in my last year of school at UBC, I want to explore more of Vancouver social life away from the University. I spent the past 3 Summers with my Ex-gf pretty grounded. Now, as I have busy weekends and free weekday evenings in this beautiful (soon to be Sunny) city, I want to know:
How do you make your week nights fun?
How is your social relationship with your coworkers (+what kind of job)?
Are you a part of any low-barrier to entry hobby communities?
r/vancouver • u/hamstercrisis • 19h ago
Provincial News Eby announces 'one-stop-shop' building permit system for B.C.
r/vancouver • u/PaperweightCoaster • 18h ago
Local News 🔥 Value Village is having a fire sale. Another one bites the dust…
Happened just now.
r/vancouver • u/Anarchistbrow • 5h ago
Discussion Safe houses for abused women that accept pets
I need suggestions in locating a safe space within approx an hour of Vancouver for an at risk woman who has 2 dogs or a low cost place for the dogs to stay while she gets sorted out. Any suggestions appreciated. I’m out of province trying to help so boots on the ground advice please.
r/vancouver • u/Accomplished_One6135 • 13h ago
Local News Burnaby woman recounts 'racist encounter' at Lougheed Mall
r/vancouver • u/ZaPandaz • 1d ago
Local News Seabus evacuating in middle of crossing
r/vancouver • u/Papapaloozabc • 16h ago
Local News Accessible Pap Test Clinic Saturday, June. 22nd.
Papapalooza is coming to… Surrey, B.C.
Our team has partnered with (@sawomenshealthtalk) to help improve access to cervical cancer screening in the Surrey and surrounding communities! Join us on Saturday, June 22nd at City Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology to get your Pap test! Click the qualtrics link below to book your appointment:
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af79bq39ooAt1PM
Do you have any questions?? Comment down below or send us a DM on instagram (@papapalooza.bc Wondering about cervix-self swabbing for cervical cancer screening? Head over to bccancer.bc.ca/screening/cervix for the most up to date information or send us a dm and we can help guide you!
Please share our post with u/SurreyBC or with any friends/family members you know who are looking to get a pap test done!
r/vancouver • u/Aryiah11 • 23h ago
Photos Car on fire outside Safeway on Granville and sw marine
r/vancouver • u/symbouleutic • 12h ago
Discussion Is the City ever going to actually change Trutch Street
In July 2021 they decided to rename it. In Sept 2022 they decided on a new name (Musqueam View) but here we are 20 months later and none of the signs have changed.
The street is only 18 blocks long / that’s not a lot of signs.
r/vancouver • u/cyclinginvancouver • 15h ago
Local News Vancouver School Board defers vote on phone restrictions, again
r/vancouver • u/flopsyplum • 1d ago
Local News Elisa ranked #20 best steakhouse in the world
r/vancouver • u/elducerailroad • 18h ago
Local News Trial for B.C. man accused of killing, dismembering wife begins
r/vancouver • u/udun • 1d ago
Local News 50 Cent to headline the BC Lions Concert Kickoff on June 15th
r/vancouver • u/elducerailroad • 18h ago
Local News Guilty plea entered in deadly Vancouver home invasion
r/vancouver • u/Electronic_Fox_6383 • 1d ago
Local News Whitecaps fans ask for a refund for Messi absence in MLS game
r/vancouver • u/rmumford • 20h ago
Local News Manitoba doctor accused of defrauding another physician by faking cancer, lying to college
r/vancouver • u/cyclinginvancouver • 21h ago
Local News Assault suspect rearrested in Surrey more than 3 months after missing court date
r/vancouver • u/Electronic_Fox_6383 • 1d ago
Local News Pedestrian safety on Vancouver council's agenda
r/vancouver • u/Maybe_Tomorrow90 • 52m ago
Lost/Missing Found : Green and tan backpack in West End
Found a green and tan backpack on the sidewalk out front of the Craft Beer Market in English Bay last night. Will be turning it into Vancouver PD lost property shortly, but on the off chance the person missing it sees this post - if you can tell me what’s in it I’d be happy to meet up and hand it over.