VANCOUVER - Winds are blowing smoke from large B.C. wildfires in the interior towards the central coast and northern Vancouver Island.
The Ministry of Forests is expecting fumes to cloud skies in the area for several days after the Wildfire Management Branch received word of heavy smoke from callers on Friday.
Smoke may dissipate overnight, but is expected to reform during the day.
The ministry says the material is drifting past the Pemberton and Bella Coola Valleys and into coastal inlets and rivers.
Authorities are urging people to contact their local healthcare providers if they are concerned the smoke could affect their health .
Ninety firefighters from Alberta and Ontario are expected to arrive in B.C. this weekend to help battle the province's 162 wildfires.
The Wildfire Management Branch says the help is needed so crews fighting the blazes can get time to rest and has said this has been the busiest fire season in years.
VANCOUVER - Emmanuel Arceneaux and the B.C. Lions have agreed to a contract extension keeping him in Vancouver through the 2015 season the team announced on Saturday.
"Emmanuel has developed into a big play receiver who has been a significant part of our success on offence this season," said general manager Wally Buono. "We are very pleased to have him agree to this extension and I know our fans will be as well."
After suffering a hand injury in training camp and missing two starts, the fourth-year Lion has been the CFL's hottest receiver over the past six weeks with 472 yards on 27 receptions and five touchdowns. He is also one of four Lions, who are currently ranked in the top 10 league-wide in receiving yards.
"I love being part of this family," said Arceneaux. "I am excited about the kind of team we're developing into and I'm proud to be playing alongside these guys as we work to bring a championship home to our fans."
