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Cariboo Memorial Hospital ER sees last minute overnight closure

Cariboo Memorial Hospital ER sees last minute overnight closure

Closures of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital emergency room continue, this time with notice of the closure being issued after the doors had already closed
New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight

New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight

Hundreds of Kootenay residents told to pack up and leave immediately overnight Wednesday
$147.6M settles B.C. First Nation's 131-year-old water rights claim

$147.6M settles B.C. First Nation's 131-year-old water rights claim

Esk'etemc Chief Fred Robbins said it is an opportunity many leaders across Canada have never had
Barkerville artifacts moved out of historic townsite away from fire

Barkerville artifacts moved out of historic townsite away from fire

Billy Barker's pocket watch and a Group of Seven painting among the items relocated
Crews continue to battle Antler Creek fire near Barkerville, Wells

Crews continue to battle Antler Creek fire near Barkerville, Wells

Wells Mayor Ed Coleman said significant resources are going into controlling the fire that has displaced hundreds of people
Lac La Hache water system placed under quality advisory

Lac La Hache water system placed under quality advisory

The Lac La Hache Water System resevior has dropped below 10 per cent twice in the last 24 hours
70 Mile Volunteer Fire Department assisting in fighting wildfires

70 Mile Volunteer Fire Department assisting in fighting wildfires

The 70 Mile Volunteer FIre Department is providing local knowledge to the BC Wildfire Service
Ashcroft firefighters supported as Shetland Creek Wildfire continues

Ashcroft firefighters supported as Shetland Creek Wildfire continues

Multiple agencies continue to work to protect the Village of Ashcroft and properties under threat from the Shetland Creek Wildfire.
Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert
100 Mile House woman speaks out after becoming a victim of QR fraud

100 Mile House woman speaks out after becoming a victim of QR fraud

Shawn Weisner lost $1,490 and almost lost an additional $3,000