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BC Wildfire asks public to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire Service is warning members of the public of the risks to fire suppression efforts and safety if they interfere with aircraft fighting fires.

Jul 20, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

B.C. pauses bill that set standards for injunctions against homeless camps

The provincial government has announced that it won't bring into force changes designed to create standards for municipalities seeking legal injunctions against homeless camps.

Jul 20, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

Shetland Creek wildfire near Ashcroft now at 13,236 hectares

Fast-moving and aggressive wildfire has caused multiple evacuation orders and alerts along Highway near Ashcroft

Jul 20, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

There are 3 wildfires of note; 1 near Ashcroft and 2 in the Kootenays

Jul 20, 2024 9:21 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier says ministers, staff accepting playoff hockey tickets onside

Smith declined to say how many of her ministers attended playoff games as guests of Mraiche

Jul 20, 2024 8:34 AM Read more >

Evacuation alert issued as North Okanagan wildfire grows

The Regional District of North Okanagan issued the alert Friday night based on recommendation of BC Wildfire Service

Jul 19, 2024 9:38 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evac alert

Residents should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice

Jul 19, 2024 8:30 PM Read more >

26 care home residents moved from Ashcroft due to wildfire threat

Interior Health has moved long-term care, assisted living residents to alternate location

Jul 19, 2024 5:03 PM Read more >

B.C. teen found dead in Surrey; homicide police investigating

Teenager reported missing day before

Jul 19, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

B.C. Interior residents ready to go as rapidly growing wildfire threatens

Out-of-control Shetland Creek wildfire B.C.’s only ‘wildfire of note’ but 270 are burning

Jul 19, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >