Local News

Aug. 13: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 149,914 hectares

Fire got close to Green Lake, reached Young Lake

Aug 13, 2017 10:25 AM Read more >

Shambhala Music Festival cancels Sunday night lineup

More than 17,000 festival goers have been at the music festival since Friday.

Aug 12, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Train rail activity eliminated as cause of Elephant Hill wildfire

RCMP and BC Wildfire Service say that train traffic or related rail activities not the cause.

Aug 11, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Canadian military personnel learn to fight fires in Chilliwack

Reservists learn to keep safe on the fire line before heading to the Interior

Aug 11, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Highway 20 closed westbound near Kleena Kleene due to wildfires

Highway 20 is closed westbound at the intersection of Dowling Road at Kleena Kleene, 240 kilometres west of Williams Lake due to wildfires, according to Drive BC.

Aug 11, 2017 11:55 AM Read more >

Evacuation Order changed to Alert for properties between Chasm and 70 Mile

Some residents along the Highway 97 corridor between Chasm and 70 Mile are now able to return.

Aug 9, 2017 6:45 PM Read more >

Clinton-area ranchers seeking compensation for controlled burn gone wrong

BC Wildfire Service says unexpected change in wind is to blame.

Aug 8, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

NDP eliminate tuition for adult education, will end interest on student loans

Government says this will open door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their skills and save money.

Aug 8, 2017 9:15 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Smokey skies worsen air quality in Chilliwack

Air Quality Health Index hits a high of 9 Wednesday – higher than Williams Lake.

Aug 1, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Tip line set up to aid Elephant Hill wildfire investigation

RCMP and BC Wildfire Services are investigating the cause of the fire, which started on July 6.

Aug 1, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >