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Highway 5 closed near Blue River due to extreme flooding

Highway 5 closed near Blue River due to extreme flooding

Highway 5 closed in both directions due to extreme flooding with no detour available Saturday, May 31
'Out from under the Indian Act': Heiltsuk Nation, B.C., signs official constitution

'Out from under the Indian Act': Heiltsuk Nation, B.C., signs official constitution

The constitution affirms the nation's choice of governance, validating contemporary and traditional forms of leadership
Mother bear shot and killed northeast of Williams Lake, leaving 5 cubs orphaned

Mother bear shot and killed northeast of Williams Lake, leaving 5 cubs orphaned

Conservation officers investigating after mother of unusually large brood found dead
More effective medical imaging, treatment for prostate cancer coming to Kelowna

More effective medical imaging, treatment for prostate cancer coming to Kelowna

'This year, an estimated 4,165 people in British Columbia will be diagnosed with prostate cancer'
Quesnel hosts Future of Forestry Think Tank

Quesnel hosts Future of Forestry Think Tank

The major takeaways from the think tank will be made available on the city's website
Minister addresses possible state of emergency for Williams Lake

Minister addresses possible state of emergency for Williams Lake

A possible declaration of a state of local emergency for Williams Lake was raised in the Legislature
2 charged in Williams Lake business break-and-enter

2 charged in Williams Lake business break-and-enter

Police said they arrested Jacob Funk, 26 and Sekani Poole, 28, and held them in custody.
BC Wildfire Service brings fire on Bridge Lake island under control

BC Wildfire Service brings fire on Bridge Lake island under control

The wildfire was first discovered on Tuesday, May 27
Provincial snowpack sitting at 61 per cent of average on May 15

Provincial snowpack sitting at 61 per cent of average on May 15

As of May 15, more than a third of B.C.'s snowpack had already melted, leading to drought concerns
New accessible viewing area opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park

New accessible viewing area opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park

Part two of major infrastructure project enhances tourism and accessibility in the region at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park