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Chilcotin River rises 20 feet overnight upstream of landslide

Chilcotin River rises 20 feet overnight upstream of landslide

Evacuation orders remain in effect for parcels along the Chilcotin River
Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville media manager says

Before fires, ‘we were having a great season,’ Barkerville media manager says

Though the wildfire continues to burn out of control, all evacuation orders, alerts were lifted July 29
Flood warning, watch issued for Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers

Flood warning, watch issued for Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers

An evacuation order was issued due to a landslide over the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon
1 man dead in Highway 1 collision near Hope, BC Highway Patrol seeking witnesses

1 man dead in Highway 1 collision near Hope, BC Highway Patrol seeking witnesses

Witnesses asked for Monday morning collision that killed a pedestrian
Williams Lake First Nation, West Fraser sign forestry agreement

Williams Lake First Nation, West Fraser sign forestry agreement

Chief Willie Sellars said the agreement is one more step toward reconciliation
Open house gives public an up-close look at Highland Valley Mine

Open house gives public an up-close look at Highland Valley Mine

Teck Highland Valley Copper is holding an open house on Sunday, Aug. 4 and all are welcome to the site near Logan Lake
Shetland Creek wildfire grows to nearly 250 square kilometres

Shetland Creek wildfire grows to nearly 250 square kilometres

Fire continues to show most aggressive behaviour on the southern flank near Spences Bridge
Pilot and passenger dead in seaplane crash near Merritt

Pilot and passenger dead in seaplane crash near Merritt

RCMP say homebuilt aircraft went down Sunday night about 2 km northeast of the Merritt Airport
Hot, dry weather set to return soon as wildfire fight continues in B.C.

Hot, dry weather set to return soon as wildfire fight continues in B.C.

A recent cooling trend has offered some relief, but it isn't expected to continue
Volunteers find way to firefighters' hearts is through their feet

Volunteers find way to firefighters' hearts is through their feet

Group of volunteers in Ashcroft providing fire crews battling Shetland Creek blaze with food and socks