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'Majority' of chinook run is already past Chilcotin River landslide area: Cullen

'Majority' of chinook run is already past Chilcotin River landslide area: Cullen

The Chilcotin River is a critical waterway for salmon
Worst-case scenario in Chilcotin slide would see minimal rise in Fraser River

Worst-case scenario in Chilcotin slide would see minimal rise in Fraser River

Water is rising in the lake behind the slide at about 22 centimetres per hour
Wildfire sparks south of Canada-U.S. border, near Osoyoos

Wildfire sparks south of Canada-U.S. border, near Osoyoos

Smoke is visible to the South Okanagan town
First Nation chief says 2004 slide saw Chilcotin River blocked for days

First Nation chief says 2004 slide saw Chilcotin River blocked for days

He said a salmon run expected late next week has already likely been affected
Hot weekend temperatures, wind could impact B.C. wildfire fight

Hot weekend temperatures, wind could impact B.C. wildfire fight

Smoky conditions are expected to build as smoke enters into B.C. from the U.S.
Landing gear failure at Victoria International Airport

Landing gear failure at Victoria International Airport

No injuries reported but aircraft needed to be towed from the runway 
Small earthquake rumbles South Okanagan, lightly felt in Kelowna

Small earthquake rumbles South Okanagan, lightly felt in Kelowna

Federal officials say the earthquake was also felt in Kelowna
B.C. working on filling health-care gaps every day: Dix

B.C. working on filling health-care gaps every day: Dix

B.C.'s Health Minister Adrian Dix says the provincial health care system is working every day to get better amidst concerns about staffing shortages at hospitals heading into the long August weekend. 
B.C. launches emergency task force in wake of fruit co-op closure

B.C. launches emergency task force in wake of fruit co-op closure

The provincial government has launched an emergency task force to identify actions to protect growers impacted by the closure of the B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative.
RCMP: 68-year-old Parksville man reported missing by family

RCMP: 68-year-old Parksville man reported missing by family

Man left home on foot late on Aug. 1