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Phyllis Webstad shares story at historical conference in Williams Lake

Phyllis Webstad shares story at historical conference in Williams Lake

The founder of the Orange Shirt Society spoke of the "apocalypse of the last 150 years" and of ongoing residential school denialism
UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes suspected arson fire

UPDATE: 100 Mile Fire Rescue extinguishes suspected arson fire

100 Mile Fire Rescue responded to a small wildland fire on Monday, May 5, 2025
UPDATE: Fire at Pioneer Log Homes log yard fully extinguished

UPDATE: Fire at Pioneer Log Homes log yard fully extinguished

Cariboo Regional District regional fire chief says cause of the fire is under investigation
New Lytton Chinese History Museum rises from the ashes

New Lytton Chinese History Museum rises from the ashes

Original museum was destroyed in the Lytton Creek fire in June 2021, but a new one has taken its place
Update: Highway 97 reopens north of Williams Lake after vehicle incident

Update: Highway 97 reopens north of Williams Lake after vehicle incident

Highway is expected to reopen at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4
District of Barriere imposes Category 2 and 3 fire ban

District of Barriere imposes Category 2 and 3 fire ban

Campfires are still permitted
Bella Bella’s beloved Cedar Trail to get much-needed upgrades

Bella Bella’s beloved Cedar Trail to get much-needed upgrades

New funding will help build two bridges and support general maintenance
New archaeology course based in Esk'et will include pithouse excavation

New archaeology course based in Esk'et will include pithouse excavation

Enrolment for the six-week program is limited, register by sending an email at wladmissions@tru.ca or by calling 250-392-8000
UPDATE: 556 hectare wildfire near Alexis Creek under control

UPDATE: 556 hectare wildfire near Alexis Creek under control

Initial attack crews and a unit crew continue to remain on site and additional resources will be mobilized Saturday (May 3rd)
VIDEO: Blackpool, Little Fort dry hydrant project enters final stage

VIDEO: Blackpool, Little Fort dry hydrant project enters final stage

Dry hydrants are used in communities where they are no municipal fire hydrants