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Williams Lake to Request $1 billion in rural recovery funds from federal, provincial governments

News Shannon Waters - August 31, 2017

With files from Rebecca Dyok, MyCaribooNow.com Cold, hard cash is what communities impacted by wildfires need now to encourage economic recovery according to a Williams Lake Councillor. Councillor Scott Nelson made...

Big day for Port of Prince Rupert as container facility doubles capacity

News Shannon Waters - August 29, 2017

A massive expansion of the Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert is being unveiled this morning. 'Fairview Phase 2 North' increases the facility’s capacity by 50%, making it one of...

Bulkley-Nechako rescinds evacuation order for Kluskoil Lake area

News Shannon Waters - August 29, 2017

The evacuation order for the area affected by the Kluskoil Lake Wildfire has been rescinded. The order was issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on August 11. It affected...

Announcement on Cariboo hunting restrictions due to wildfire impact anticipated next week

News Shannon Waters - August 28, 2017

With files from Rebecca Kelli, MyCaribooNow.com The Provincial government is currently assessing if there will be any restrictions on the Cariboo region's hunting season due to devastating wildfires. "I actually have...

Two Cariboo wildfires now top 3 in BC history for hectares burned

Uncategorized Shannon Waters - August 22, 2017

With files from Rebecca Kelli, MyCaribooNow.com The worst fire season on record in B.C continues. Chief Wildfire Information Officer with BC Wildfire Service, Kevin Skrepnek says 134 wildfires are currently burning...

BC’s economy strong but not sustainable says Finance Minister

News Shannon Waters - August 22, 2017

Finance Minister Carole James touted BC's strong economy this morning as she discussed the release of the province's public accounts. The accounts, she was quick to point out, reflect the...

Trudeau and Horgan promise to work together during and after wildfire crisis

News Shannon Waters - August 1, 2017

BC's Premier John Horgan was joined with Canada's Prime Minister following an aerial tour of the wildfires in Williams Lake Monday afternoon. From the Cariboo Fire Centre Justin Trudeau said...

Trudeau visits Williams Lake today

News Shannon Waters - July 31, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Williams Lake today with several senior cabinet ministers. He and Premier John Horgan will meet with local first responders and participate in...

BREAKING: Clinton under Evacuation Order

News Shannon Waters - July 29, 2017

As per Emergency Info BC, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson Nicola Regional District have issued an Evacuation...

BC Wildfire Update: Saturday, June 29

News Shannon Waters - July 29, 2017

A slight improvement on the wildfire front: the BC Wildfire Service says there are now 148 burning across the...

Hikers rescued, campfire extinguished in Tweedsmuir Park

News Shannon Waters - July 27, 2017

Parks and recreation areas throughout the Cariboo have been closed due to wildfires but that didn’t stop a pair...

Incoming weather could cause an increase in fire behaviour: BC Wildfire Service

News Shannon Waters - July 26, 2017

Smoke from a wildfire that forced an evacuation order for a number of properties northeast of Clinton covered the...

BC Federation of Labour President backs raising minimum wage

News Shannon Waters - July 20, 2017

British Columbians seem to be divided on the NDP campaign promise to bring in a $15 minimum wage. Many are...

BC Wildfires Update: Tuesday, July 18

News Shannon Waters - July 18, 2017

During today's update on the wildfire situation in BC, Chief Fire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek says the weather forecast...

BC Wildfires Update: Monday, July 17

News Shannon Waters - July 17, 2017

The latest update from the BC Wildfire Service puts the number of active fires in the province at 159,...

Fires around Williams Lake have grown but not into the city

News Shannon Waters - July 17, 2017

Unlike other parts of the Cariboo the wildfires are growing in the Williams Lake area. "Updating the 150 Mile fire,...