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More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

Wildfires My Powell River Now Staff -
About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

Evacuation order expands to 70 Mile House as massive Cariboo region wildfire complex grows

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
An evacuation order has been expanded to include 70 Mile House after two out-of-control wildfires merged in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
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Mayoral candidate Jim Palm wants to move city forward, get ‘back to basics’

2026 Municipal Election
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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