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UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands
Kind gestures help soften the anxiety as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth
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It’s raining in Williams Lake, but not for long
Emergency personnel are getting some short-term relief as rain falls in Williams Lake
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VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino
An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.
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More than 50 illegal fires reported in two days: Coastal Fire Centre
Ignoring a fire ban carries a $1,150 fine
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Premier John Horgan appoints new ICBC, BC Hydro chairs
Christy Clark appointees Barry Penner, Brad Bennett out
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Warming Centre at Barriere Ridge welcomes evacuees for registration and more
The Barriere Ridge and North Thompson Volunteer Centre became an evacuee registration center for ESS last week, giving those displaced from their homes by threat of wildfire and staying in this area an opportunity to register without driving to Clearwater or Kamloops. As of Tuesday 520 people had registered. The Volunteer Centre (NTVIC) is making available at no cost donated clothing, personal items, toys, bottled water and other necessities for the evacuees.
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CRD announces 41 homes lost to date in the Cariboo
Number likely to rise
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The ‘Postmen’ ship supplies to communities impacted by wildfires
Donations come from around B.C. and Alberta
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UNDER EVACUATION: The health impacts on evacuees
Evacuees are stressed and emotional while also resilient and strong
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Wildfire threat eases, light rain expected Thursday
Only four new starts Tuesday as B.C. Interior battle continues
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