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Wildfire evacuees frustrated with Red Cross waits

Red Cross says first cash assistance packages came out yesterday

Jul 12, 2017 9:40 AM Read more >

Loonie soars as interest rates rise

The Bank of Canada hiked the interest rate for the first time in 7 years on Wednesday.

Jul 12, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

A fire can destroy many things - but not spirit

“William and I are still here and the property is still there and Allison Creek is still running through it.”

Jul 12, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Coast Hotels offering support to help ease the burden on evacuees

Jul 12, 2017 8:44 AM Read more >

Black Press websites deliver latest fire news during partial print publication pause

Evacuation orders and alerts have caused the Williams Lake press to close temporarily

Jul 12, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

In The Black: “Stubborn farmers” working behind fire lines to protect homes, animals

“We’re going to keep fighting until we can’t no more”

Jul 11, 2017 9:59 PM Read more >

B.C. Wildfire evacuees asked to register early

Cariboo Regional District officials say it saves time and heartache

Jul 11, 2017 9:25 PM Read more >

VIDEO: BC wildfire service “optimistic” about 150 mile fire

Crews also make progress on fire west of Williams Lake

Jul 11, 2017 6:35 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Devastating footage from Boston Flats

Firefighters do not expect to get a handle on this fire any day soon

Jul 11, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Pharmacy supplies provided for evacuees

Many groups are helping to provide services or collecting donations for the Red Cross.

Jul 11, 2017 5:30 PM Read more >