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Family of 85-year-old killed by stray bullet in Burnaby makes plea for answers
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (420+ words) Published 4:04 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The family of Chang Yong Cho, who was killed by a stray bullet into his Burnaby home, has made a heartfelt appeal to anyone with information. Cho was found suffering from a gunshot wound in his…...
North Thompson crews answered the call for B.C. communities threatened by wildfires
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1528+ words) Published 11:57 am Friday, September 4, 2026 When communities were in dire need during this difficult wildfire season, North Thompson firefighters answered the call. Throughout the summer, as wildfires burned in the Interior threatening people and homes, one may have noticed social media…...
Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton showing minimal growth
2+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) Published 11:32 am Friday, August 28, 2026 The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton is still classed as out of control, but has shown minimal growth over the past few days. As of Friday morning (Aug. 28) the fire was estimated at 165,847 hectares, an increase…...
Findlay addresses B.C. Conservative defections, says there could be more
2+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) Published 11:48 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay held a press conference for the first time in almost two months on Tuesday as she seeks to stabilize her caucus after two high-profile departures by long-time MLAs. “There may even be…...
RCMP Musical Ride wows the crowd in Barriere
2+ week, 6+ day ago (487+ words) Published 6:48 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 If you missed the RCMP Musical Ride presented in the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo arena in Barriere on Friday, Aug. 21, you missed a great show and an event that is now part of history in…...
RCMP Musical Ride shines in Williams Lake
3+ week, 3+ day ago (382+ words) Published 3:59 pm Thursday, August 20, 2026 An estimated 3,000 tickets were sold for the RCMP Musical Ride when it returned to the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Sharing the excitement with families who came out from across the region, including Prince…...
Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
3+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) Published 3:55 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press A light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to appear with both Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump signalling a trade deal is in the works to…...
Poor air quality conditions continue across multiple B.C. regions
3+ week, 5+ day ago (592+ words) Published 6:06 am Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Smoky conditions from wildfires across the province continue to linger on Wednesday, Aug. 19. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Environment Canada issued orange and yellow air quality warnings due to local wildfire smoke. The Coquihalla Highway from Hope to…...
UPDATE: Around 150 structures damaged or destroyed in Bald Range wildfire
3+ week, 6+ day ago (602+ words) Published 6:30 pm Monday, August 17, 2026 The first updates on damage from the Bald Range wildfire have been released by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and District of Summerland. Summerland CAO Graham Statt shared during the nightly RDOS live update that about…...