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$147.6M settles B.C. First Nation's 131-year-old water rights claim

$147.6M settles B.C. First Nation's 131-year-old water rights claim

Esk'etemc Chief Fred Robbins said it is an opportunity many leaders across Canada have never had
Barkerville artifacts moved out of historic townsite away from fire

Barkerville artifacts moved out of historic townsite away from fire

Billy Barker's pocket watch and a Group of Seven painting among the items relocated
Crews continue to battle Antler Creek fire near Barkerville, Wells

Crews continue to battle Antler Creek fire near Barkerville, Wells

Wells Mayor Ed Coleman said significant resources are going into controlling the fire that has displaced hundreds of people
Ashcroft firefighters supported as Shetland Creek Wildfire continues

Ashcroft firefighters supported as Shetland Creek Wildfire continues

Multiple agencies continue to work to protect the Village of Ashcroft and properties under threat from the Shetland Creek Wildfire.
Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert
Savona residents might qualify for disaster financial assistance

Savona residents might qualify for disaster financial assistance

Savona residents impacted by the flooding on June 30 might be eligible for financial aid from the province
Strengthening community care in the midst of a wildfire crisis

Strengthening community care in the midst of a wildfire crisis

The strength of our community is measured by how we unite to help one another in a time of crisis
Lightning sparked 59 wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre in past 5 days: BCWS

Lightning sparked 59 wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre in past 5 days: BCWS

The region has seen 1,118 lightning strikes since July 18
Evacuation alert lifted in Williams Lake for River Valley Wildfire

Evacuation alert lifted in Williams Lake for River Valley Wildfire

An evacuation alert has been lifted for some properties in Williams Lake, as a wildfire is now being held.
Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours