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Labour Day weekend travel during B.C. wildfire season: What to note about camping, parks, driving, pets, and more

Here is some information with links to further resources that can help when planning a long weekend getaway in B.C.

B.C. Parks cracking down on illegal parking at Joffre Lakes over Labour Day weekend

The beauty of a British Columbian park is proving to both an attraction and a problem.

North Vancouver hiking trails reopen while trap is set for aggressive bear in the area

A bear exhibiting aggressive behaviour has prompted officials to launch an attempt to trap it.

B.C. Ferries cancels two round trips from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay going into Labour Day weekend

There will be even longer than usual lineups at the province's two busiest ferry terminals today,

Metro Vancouver closes two North Vancouver hiking trails due to "extreme" bear activity

Metro Vancouver has closed two hiking trails due to the presence of bears.

Air Canada locks down 1.7 million mobile app user accounts due to data breach

About 1.7 million users will need to change their passwords.

Reclaiming Haida-ness through food, song, stories, and art in the remote wilderness of Haida Gwaii

Haida culture is a living culture.

B.C. Ferries reports highest vehicle traffic in its history during last quarter

At the start of April, B.C. Ferries reduced fares by 15 percent on all routes with the exception of those travelling from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island.

Canadians warned to avoid travel to Hawaii due to Hurricane Lane

The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory about Hawaii.

How to make the most of your South Okanagan getaway

Travel Penticton, Tourism Summerland, and Discover Naramata, with funding and support from Destination British Columbia, have collaborated to launch the new Chain of Events campaign—making it easier than ever to plan your next city escape.

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