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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
'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

An event on May 31 at 1 p.m. will be held in Herb Gardener Park to mark the installation of a memorial to honour those lost to addiction, homelessness and the organizations which support them - and especially Cheryl Folden, who died on January 8, 2024
Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three 10-hour closures taking place between May 28 and June 4 to facilitate work at new Tank Hill overpass
Step back in time at historic sites on the Gold Rush Trail

Step back in time at historic sites on the Gold Rush Trail

Travel from Yale to Barkerville via Hat Creek Ranch and 108 Mile and be transported back gold rush days
Indigenous owned business in Williams Lake awarded company of the year

Indigenous owned business in Williams Lake awarded company of the year

The Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. joint venture company is being recognized for its innovative approach to wildfire recovery
Ksi Lisims LNG secures purchase commitment from another major global customer

Ksi Lisims LNG secures purchase commitment from another major global customer

TotalEnergies, a global supermajor oil and gas company, agrees to buy one-sixth of proposed facility's projected annual production
Motorcycle season means riders and drivers need to take care

Motorcycle season means riders and drivers need to take care

Motorcyclists are at much higher risk of being injured or killed in a crash in B.C. than those in passenger vehicles
Over 120 feral cats rescued in Lone Butte area

Over 120 feral cats rescued in Lone Butte area

The operation cost $25,000 to complete