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Evacuee benefits extended to July 20

Including accommodation, food and clothing vouchers.

Jul 16, 2017 6:45 AM Read more >

SAR and RCMP respond to incident on the Elk River

On July 16 at approximately 2:30 p.m., emergency responders were called out after a fisherman became entangled in a log jam in the Elk River just north of the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Jul 16, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Lower Mainland prepares for 13,000 wildfire evacuees

Surrey and Chilliwack have already begun preparations

Jul 15, 2017 11:30 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Williams Lake is under evacuation

Cariboo Regional District has issued the order due to strong winds creating violent fire activity.

Jul 15, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Anaham residents find strength in fighting fires

Members rally to help themselves and the broader Chilcotin community

Jul 15, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Self-proclaimed Christ named vexatious litigant in B.C.

City of Prince Rupert dishes out $46K to fight frivolous lawsuits; Gitanmaax also has legal history.

Jul 15, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Looters at B.C. wildfires typical in disasters: expert

The RCMP said they have arrested a half-dozen people accused of exploiting the evacuations

Jul 15, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Young parents’ dream turns to nightmare in wildfire

Maple Ridge family flees to Langley to escape 100 Mile House wildfire

Jul 14, 2017 6:20 PM Read more >

Sparwood golfer Merl Shelley plays through, despite Parkinson’s

Sparwood golf tournament raises almost $7,000 for Parkinson’s research

Jul 14, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

B.C. wildfire crews prepare for windy weekend

Environment Canada is forecasting a cold front Saturday afternoon

Jul 14, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >