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Air Quality Warning issued over the Central Cariboo and Interior because of wildfire smoke

Wildfires Teryn Midzain -
The BC Ministry of Environment and Parks has issued an Air Quality Warning because of wildfire smoke over the Cariboo and Central Interior regions.

Cariboo Regional District Issues Evacuation Order for Smokey Lake Fire

Wildfires Teryn Midzain -
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order in the Smokey Lake Area. Approximately 220 km west of Wiliams Lake.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
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Health Service Delivery Area that includes Quesnel continues to be hard hit by illicit drugs

Health
The Northern Interior, the health service delivery area that includes Quesnel, continues to have the highest death rate in the province when it comes to unregulated drug deaths.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Meet the two running for Mayor in the District of 100 Mile House

2026 Municipal Election
The Mayoral candidates for the District of 100 Mile House responded to a questionnaire about why they are running and what their vision is for if they are to be elected.
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