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Clearwater, B.C., launches its own wildland firefighting team amid ongoing drought
The team, called the Fire Department Initial Attack crew (FDIA), will be made up of six members, according to the district's director of corporate services, Alsid Prime, and they will be used depending on risk, availability and whether B.C. Wildfire crews are involved.
Emergency department closed for 2 days in Lillooet, B.C.
The Lillooet Hospital emergency department was closed Monday due to a staffing shortage, and Interior Health says it will remain closed until Wednesday morning.
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Small things, massive impact: How one small city is showing family doctors the love (and getting it in return)
Rural, hard-working, rodeoing Williams Lake B.C., says it's built a ‘pretty magical’ doctor recruitment and retention program.
Williams Lake, B.C., mayor relieved as power plant closure averted
The mayor of Williams Lake in the B.C. Interior says he's relieved that the government and province's energy provider have stepped in to stop a local power plant from shutting down.
RCMP announce murder charge in 2021 slaying of 52-year-old man in small B.C. town
Mounties in B.C. say a 64-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in 70 Mile House in December 2021.
Vancouver-based designers celebrate red carpet appearance at the Oscars
A pair of Vancouver fashion designers are reflecting on seeing their work on the Oscars' red carpet Sunday night.
Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say
After searches of a storage locker and homes in Vancouver and Burnaby, police say a 31-year-old man is facing charges including drug trafficking and possession of firearms without a licence.
Williams Lake First Nation calls on feds to support revitalization of former residential school site
The call comes as Williams Lake First Nation Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars heads to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards, where the film Sugarcane, which explores the history of St. Joseph's Mission, is nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
B.C. fly-tying, fishing expert Mo Bradley remembered for his helpful nature and unmatched expertise
A B.C. fishing legend is being remembered for his willingness to help others and unmatched skill when it came to tying flies.
Tŝilhqot'in National Government calls for change to land, water management in wake of 2024 B.C. landslide
On July 30, a landslide in Nagwentled, also known as Farwell Canyon, blocked the Chilcotin River in B.C.'s Interior, a vital stream for salmon, for six days.
Pemberton growing pains: B.C. municipalities tipping 5,000 population face steep policing costs
The population of Pemberton, B.C., is fast approaching a threshold, which has politicians scrambling to find ways to pay for the steep policing costs that would fall to the charming mountain town once it exceeds 5,000 residents.
Wildfire smoke, extreme heat force B.C. Interior Pride societies to move up annual celebrations
Kamloops Pride Society President Alyssa Christianson said her team worked with Vernon's group to move their events from August to June — International Pride Month.
Province trying to seize property used to build drug superlab in rural B.C.
B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office is alleging that a rural property owner should have known about the drug activity happening on his land. But the owner is denying any wrongdoing and blaming his tenants.
Fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., getting $25M for 'community hub' with museum, pool, market space
The federal government is promising more than $25 million to help build a new "community hub" in the Village of Lytton years after much of the B.C. town was wiped out by fire.
Former Kamloops Indian Residential School designated a national historic site
National historic sites are appointed as places that have shaped Canada — be it good or bad — to help Canadians understand the country's past and present. The Kamloops Indian Residential School was in operation from 1890 to 1969, after which it became a government-run residence for a day school, until it closed in 1978.
How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens arrest' featured in poaching probe
The investigation began with gunshots in the middle of the night, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the "citizen's arrest" of a hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. It led to a months-long poaching investigation into the owners of a multimillion-dollar home in Richmond.
Teen's body recovered after fall through ice on B.C.'s Shuswap Lake
Local police say changing temperatures and unpredictable ice conditions have made lake ice very dangerous and they're urging the public to stay off all frozen lakes in the area.
B.C. doctor to face disciplinary panel over 'misleading, incorrect or inflammatory' claims about COVID-19
A B.C. doctor who's been touring the province and giving public speeches that include false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine is facing a hearing over allegations of professional misconduct.
Heavy rain pummels B.C. South Coast, snow expected in other parts of the province
Heavy rain currently soaking B.C.’s South Coast will stick around till Friday night, as Environment and Climate Change Canada warns the region could be hit with cold temperatures and snow into next week.
Chief who transformed Indigenous land claims in B.C. will not run for re-election
Joe Alphonse oversaw the historic Tŝilhqot’in land ruling and the exoneration of six Tŝilhqot’in chiefs who were hanged in 1864 when they were called to what they believed to be peace talks.
Invasive Japanese beetles found last year in Kamloops for the first time
Experts say there are likely more than the 11 beetles found last year. Kamloops city council will look at setting aside $200,000 for invasive species management this week.
Arson, assault prompt call for better protections for B.C. road safety officers
The union representing commercial vehicle safety and enforcement (CSVE) officers across British Columbia is calling for legislated safety improvements.
Film on legacy of residential schools in Canada nominated for best documentary at 2025 Oscars
A film detailing the legacy of residential schools in Canada has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards.
B.C. photographer saves owl after seeing it hit by a car while he was taking its picture
Murray Zelt says the owl appeared to thank him just before it was released.
B.C. Wildfire Service learning from response in California, information officer says
At least 27 people have died as a result of the wildfires in L.A., and more than 14,000 structures have been destroyed.