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BC’s economy strong but not sustainable says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Carole James touted BC's strong economy this morning as she discussed the release of the province's public accounts.The accounts, she was quick to point out, reflect the...
Cause of Elephant Hill fire being jointly investigated
The RCMP and the BC Wildfire Service are investigating the cause of the Elephant Hill wildfire, south of Ashcroft.The blaze is believed to have started on July 6 and...
“We’ve got at least a month of this ahead of us yet, if not more”: BC Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service has now spent $178.5 million dollars fighting 825 wildfires since April 1. There are still 149 fires burning in BC with seven news ones starting...
Trudeau visits Williams Lake today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Williams Lake today with several senior cabinet ministers. He and Premier John Horgan will meet with local first responders and participate in...
Clinton under Evacuation Order
As per Emergency Info BC, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson Nicola Regional District have issued an Evacuation Order for the Village of Clinton. Chasm Mill remains on...
Fewer fires starting but BC Wildfire Service says weather continues to be a concern
With the province about to enter its fourth week in a state of emergency, BC Wildfire Service Chief Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek delivered an update on the wildfire situation...
Christy Clark resigns as Liberal leader
Christy Clark is now the former leader of the BC Liberals. After saying she planned to serve as Opposition leader, Clark announced her resignation this morning.Below is an email...
CRD To Seek Economic Assistance from Provincial and Federal Government
Federal officials will be in Prince George Saturday morning meeting with the Vice Chair of the Cariboo Regional District.Chair Al Richmond says although he will not be in attendance,...
BC Wildfires Update: Tuesday, July 18
During today's update on the wildfire situation in BC, Chief Fire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek says the weather forecast...
Safety tips for evacuees returning home
As of 3 PM today, Cache Creek residents will be able to return home. The Ministry of Transportation asks...
BC Wildfires Update: Monday, July 17
The latest update from the BC Wildfire Service puts the number of active fires in the province at 159,...
Evacuation order issued Clisbako area, west of Nazko
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Clisbako area due to threat from wildfire.The affected...
ICBC assisting customers displaced by provincial wildfires
Forty-three insurance claims have been received by ICBC so far due to the rash of wildfires in our province.Customers...
BC Hydro offers breaks on power bills for fire evacuees
BC Hydro is offering to provide credits to customers evacuated due to the BC wildfires.“We know many of our...
Each Person should be prepared for possible disasters: EMBC
As 188 wildfires continue to burn across BC, more than 16,000 people have been evacuated.The Ministry of Emergency Management...
Weekend weather forecast concerning for BC Wildfire Service
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the total number of wildfires has increased to 188, with 16 new ones...
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MLAs and stakeholders trying to find a way to revitalize railway corridor
MLAs across the province's regions met for a round table during September's UBCM conference in Victoria to gather ideas on a potential revitalization of the rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House. There is another meeting set for November 26.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
The post Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends appeared first on AM 1150.
KIJHL Weeks 5 & 6: Quesnel wins one while away; Mustangs clean sweep; and the Wranglers tumble again
Week 5 and 6 in the KIJHL have wrapped up. Here is how the games played out.
Investigation underway into the death of a Quesnel man
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is looking into the death of a Quesnel man.
Roads in the Cariboo will be busier this All Hallow’s Eve
Halloween is a fun time for so many people but it's also a very unique day on our roads.
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