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BREAKING: Air Quality warning now at level ORANGE : Environment Canada
As the smoke from the nearby Guichon Creek wildfire continues to billow into our region, Environment Canada has issued an ORANGE Air Quality alert for the remainder of the day, meaning residents can expect poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada says that the current conditions are likely to remain ...
3h ago
Delays expected this long weekend on Coquihalla (Highway 5)
Drivers using Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt should prepare for significant delays during this long weekend. According to the B.C. Transportation Department, a section of Highway 5 between Exit 250 and Exit 256 is undergoing major drainage construction. Lane closures will be in place in the area due to...
4h ago
Guichon Creek fire near Logan Lake grows in size as firefight continues
The Guichon Creek fire near Logan Lake has grown to an estimated 152 hectares in size, as work to contain the fire extends into a third day. The BC Wildfire Service says it continues to assist the Logan Lake Fire Department, who are also responding to this human-caused fire located about a kilometre west of the communi...
5h ago
Lower Nicola Indian Band urges residents to be ready in case of evacuation
Lower Nicola residents are being alerted that the LNIB is still monitoring the Ainslie Creek, Brunswick and Logan Lake wildfire and are asking residents to be prepared for community safety actions. In a notice on social media posted just a few minutes ago, the announcement was says that emergency officials are assessin...
5h ago
Hundreds of new CRD, TNRD properties under evacuation order due to Clinton-area wildfire
Residents in more than 900 additional properties have been ordered to evacuate due to the massive Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says its evacuation order has been expanded to include South Green Lake and the Hutchison Road and Thibert Road areas. In total, nearly 1,119 ad...
7h ago
