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Updated modelling provides encouraging risk assessment for Chilcotin River landslide
VICTORIA - The B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says new modelling of the landslide across the Chilcotin River has provided an improved understanding of the worst-case scenario ri...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Chilliwack Fire Department asking residents to follow fire safety tips during B.C. Day weekend
CHILLIWACK - As the B.C. Day long weekend kicks off, the Chilliwack Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent fires amidst a forecast of hot weather. Environment Canada ...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Abbotsford Agrifair underway
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Agrifair has taken over the Abbotsford Exhibition Park for its annual weekend celebration, aimed at bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. The event promotes...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

B.C. makes flood plans for possible 'worst case' if landslide bursts from river
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - B.C.'s Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says the best-case scenario for a landslide blocking the Chilcotin River is a gentle clearing that doesn't take debris down the riv...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Doctor shortage to impact Mission Memorial Hospital Friday night into Saturday
MISSION - Fraser Health says it will implement a temporary service interruption in the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital from Friday night (August 2) until Saturday morning due to what...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024

Airspace closed around Chilcotin River landslide
WILLIAMS LAKE - Authorities implemented a no-fly zone around the Chilcotin River landslide Friday (Aug. 2). A social media post from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), says a NOTAM has been put in place ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP urge preparedness ahead of B.C. Day long weekend
CHILLIWACK - Following three emergency rescues in a three-hour span last week, the RCMP Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is urging all back-country hikers to ensure they are adequately prepared...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024

Concern growing in Fraser Valley over potential impact of Chilcotin River landslide
CHILLIWACK - Two of the largest cities in the Fraser Valley are warning residents of the potential damage that could be caused by the release of water trapped by a landslide along the Chilcotin River ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Chilliwack Chiefs announce return of veteran Sorace
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced that 2004-born defenceman Lucas Sorace will return to the Chiefs for his final BCHL season. Sorace, who is committed to Division One Quinnipiac for th...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Unattended smoker prompts 9-1-1 call, rapid response from Hope firefighters
HOPE - The Hope Fire Department says an unattended smoker at a residence led to a 9-1-1 call about smoke seen from the rear of a home last week and a quick response from local firefighters. According ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024