As hot and dry weather conditions continue on B.C.'s west coast, the provincial government has raised the drought level on Vancouver Island.
Residents of Vancouver Island are urged to conserve water as the province announced Saturday a Level 3 drought rating for B.C.'s west coast.has raised the drought level on Vancouver Island.
Provincial staff are continuing to monitor the situation, the ministry says, noting regulatory action may be taken to avoid harming aquatic ecosystems if conservation measures do not achieve “sufficient results.”
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