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

88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours

Jul 23, 2024 12:57 PM Read more >

Tossed cigarette has public fuming: Trail RCMP

Officers located and detained the driver and vehicle roadside.

Jul 23, 2024 12:03 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Slocan and rural areas placed on wildfire evacuation alert, public info meeting July 24

Also, 20 more properties placed on alert near the Aylwin Creek fire

Jul 23, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

B.C. warns wildfires may cause more sudden closures along Interior highways

Province discouraging drivers from non-essential travel in fire-affected areas as it may clog evacuation routes

Jul 22, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Blewett's Helen Jameson, who cared for injured wildlife, dies at 89

Jameson was celebrated for her animal rehabilitation

Jul 22, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

BC Wildfire asks Kootenay residents to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire Service is warning members of the public to stay out of operating areas of firefighting aircraft as fire activity continues

Jul 20, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evacuation alert

Residents should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice

Jul 20, 2024 9:01 AM Read more >

Police seek suspect in Castlegar hit and run

A blue SUV and black Harley Davidson motorcycle collided on Columbia Avenue July 18

Jul 19, 2024 7:46 PM Read more >

Cause of West Trail house fire under investigation

Upon arrival, firefighters found the unoccupied home thick with heavy black smoke.

Jul 19, 2024 11:56 AM Read more >

Communities in Bloom judges arrive in Trail next week

Trail residents asked to do a little extra yard tidy before the judges arrive on Tuesday.

Jul 19, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >