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District gives 'all clear,' rescinds evacuation alert due to Shetland Creek wildfire

District gives 'all clear,' rescinds evacuation alert due to Shetland Creek wildfire

An all-clear notice has been given for most residents placed on evacuation alert or forced from their homes in B.C.'s southern Interior due to a wildfire that was sparked more than a month ago.
Evacuation order for Chilcotin River landslide area downgraded to alert

Evacuation order for Chilcotin River landslide area downgraded to alert

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Residents can return home now that an evacuation order following a landslide that blocked a British Columbia river for days has been downgraded. The Cariboo Regional District in B.C.
Focus on recovery after fire's 'heartbreaking' destruction: mayor of Slocan, B.C.

Focus on recovery after fire's 'heartbreaking' destruction: mayor of Slocan, B.C.

SLOCAN, B.C.
B.C. adds $2.65 billion for Fraser Valley Highway 1 improvement initiative

B.C. adds $2.65 billion for Fraser Valley Highway 1 improvement initiative

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is providing another $2.
Former B.C. Liberal leadership candidate runs for Rustad's Conservatives in Kelowna

Former B.C. Liberal leadership candidate runs for Rustad's Conservatives in Kelowna

KELOWNA, B.C. — A former leadership rival to BC United Leader Kevin Falcon is joining John Rustad's British Columbia Conservatives to run in Kelowna in the fall election. Gavin Dew was a candidate in the B.C.
Five charged after Metro Vancouver drug lab bust: RCMP

Five charged after Metro Vancouver drug lab bust: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in Metro Vancouver say five men have been charged following an investigation that resulted in the dismantling of a large and sophisticated synthetic drug lab.
13 pro-Palestinian protesters charged for blocking railway in Vancouver: police

13 pro-Palestinian protesters charged for blocking railway in Vancouver: police

VANCOUVER — Thirteen people have been charged with mischief over accusations they blocked the Vancouver Canadian National Railway line for hours during what police said was an unlawful protest last May.
B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387 million so far this year, wildfire service says

B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387 million so far this year, wildfire service says

British Columbia has already spent about $387 million battling fires so far this year, as crews brace for more lightning-caused starts in the coming days, the director of provincial operations for the province's wildfire service said Tuesday.
BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition is promising the largest income tax cut in the province's history if elected this fall, prompting Premier David Eby to call the pledge "extreme" and "radical" and a recipe for service cuts.
Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash

Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash

RICHMOND, B.C. — A report from the Transportation Safety Board says an investigation couldn't determine a specific cause of a fatal small plane crash in southeastern B.C. last year, but it has prompted some reminders for operators.
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