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As of noon today, campfires will once again be allowed within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes Haida Gwaii. Along with campfires, the ban on the use of tiki torches, chimin...

RCMP in Williams Lake are asking for public assistance in the search for a missing teen. 18 year-old Randy Cahoose has not been seen since August 28th. Cahoose is believed to be with his brother, Tris...

Following the two worst wildfire seasons in BC’s history, the province will be taking new strides to reduce wildfire risks. Announced today, the new Community Resiliency Investment Program will ...

Three evacuations alerts that had been affecting more than 400 properties in the Cariboo have been lifted. All of the areas are to the west of Quesnel and had been in place due to a combination of the...

Indigenous people in Northern BC interested in how technology will affect their communities are in luck this fall. A series of regional gatherings hosted by the First Nations Technology Council are se...

Explosion risks relating to a possible fuel leak have the Ministry of the Environment taking the situation surrounding a graounded barge in Haida Gwaii very seriously. The luxury fishing barge, operat...

Clean up efforts have started in the community of Telegraph Creek after the Alkali Lake wildfire forced residents to evacuate last month. Official numbers now list 56 structures damaged by the flames,...

Roughly half of the armed forces that had been deployed to assist in wildfire efforts in BC are headed home. In July, the provincial government formally requested the assistance of the Federal Armed F...

Heart health will take centre stage when Northern Health embarks on their newest public consultation tour on September 17th. The goal of the consultation is to widen community-to-community understandi...

Representatives from communities across the province will gather in whistler today for the beginning of the 115th annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention. The 5 day event represents the best oppo...