KAMLOOPS - Additional evacuation orders and alerts issued related to the Big Bar Complex of wildfires in the South Cariboo have been rescinded. Effective 4:00 p.m. Monday (Aug. 31), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) downgraded an evacuation order for Blackdome Mine, 9320 Empire Valley Big Bar Rd. and 7633, 7...

CLINTON, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has partially downgraded its evacuation response for three properties near the Pear Lake Wildfire.The TNRD said the evacuation order is being downgraded to an alert for one property to an evacuation alert, but it will remain in place for three properties in E...

CLINTON, B.C. - Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar First Nation) has partially lifted its evacuation orders and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded an evacuation order to an alert as the massive Pear Lake wildfire dies down. The TNRD said an evacuation order on about 69 properties has been downgrad...

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has partially rescinded its evacuation alert in relation to the Bonanza Creek wildfire. Effective 10:00 a.m. Friday (Aug. 28), the CRD says properties in the west side of its Bonanza Creek Fire Area, which includes Big Creek Provincial Park, have been given the...

100 MILE HOUSE - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) will rescind the ban on off-road vehicles (ORV) in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 100 Mile House Forest District. The BCWS said the ban will lift at noon (PT) on Friday (Aug 28), after being put in place on Aug. 11 due to dry, hot conditions. The ban applied to any ORVs - s...

LYTTON, B.C. - A charge has been laid in relation to a fiery crash that killed two people on the Trans-Canada Highway near Spences Bridge last year. In an update Wednesday (Aug. 26), BC Highway Patrol says 44-year-old Joel Chenier of Williams Lake is charged with driving without due care and attention under the BC Mot...

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has given the "all clear" for residents in multiple areas around the massive French Bar Creek wildfire. During the 9:00 a.m. hour Wednesday (Aug. 26), the CRD lifted the evacuation alert for French Bar Fire Areas 2, 3 and 5 near Dog Creek. "An ev...

CLINTON, B.C. - The Village of Clinton partially rescinded its evacuation alert in response to the massive nearby Pear Lake wildfire. Effective 4:00 p.m. Monday (Aug. 24), residents in nearly half the properties in Clinton have been given the "all clear" status. The village states that properties outlined in...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - (UPDATE Aug. 25): Williams Lake RCMP say the 28-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday (Aug. 23) has been found safe.(Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this individual's identity has been removed from the article.)

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP are asking for the public's help after an RV was stolen from a storage facility in Williams Lake. At around 6:25 a.m. on Aug. 16, Williams Lake RCMP say officers were told that a 2016 Grand Design Reflection 27RL was stolen overnight from the parking lot of Chaparell Self Storage on South Lak...

CLINTON, B.C. - An evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for two properties within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) impacted by the French Bar Creek wildfire. Effective 3:00 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 23), residents at 7129 and 7140 Empire Valley Road can return home, although they must be read...

UPDATE (10:30 a.m.): The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) also partially downgraded its evacuation order and alert in relation to the Pear Lake wildfire. Effective 4:00 p.m. Sunday, the SLRD says the evacuation order for properties in the Pavilion Lake, Pear Lake and Marble Canyon areas has been downgraded to...

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - For the 38th time in 2026, the emergency department at 100 Mile District General Hospital will be temporarily closed. Interior Health says emergency services in 100 Mile House will be unavailable Monday (Aug. 24) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents in the 100 Mile area in need of emergency car...

70 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has given the all-clear for some residents living under evacuation alerts in response to the massive Pear Lake wildfire. On August 10, the CRD put 366 parcels on evacuation alert in the area north of Green Lake, due to the growing Fiftynine Creek wildfire - whic...

CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) have expanded evacuation orders and alerts along the southern flank of the massive Pear Lake wildfire, northwest of Cache Creek.The SLRD said its expanded evacuation order now includes over 100 properties...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has launched an investigation where a woman was believed to have been injured by police in Williams Lake.According to the IIO, the woman had an unspecified interaction with bylaw officers and city staff in a municipal park on May 8, 2026.Williams L...

CLINTON, B.C. - Wildland firefighters battling the Pear Lake wildfire have their work cut out for them heading into the weekend, as hot, windy conditions are expected to sweep through the region on Friday (Aug 21).This update comes as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District is urging residents on evacuation alerts and or...

100 MILE HOUSE B.C. - The emergency department at the 100 Mile District General Hospital will be closed overnight.Interior Health says the ER will be closed for 13 hours - from 7:00 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 21) to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 22) - but all other impatient services will be available in the meantime.During th...

CLINTON, B.C. - Canada Post has resumed mail and parcel delivery services in Clinton on Thursday, but there may still be some interruptions or delays.Canada Post has not delivered mail to the Village since it was evacuated on July 24 due to the massive Pear Lake wildfire.With residents now returning under an evacuation...

LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - A trio of suspects were arrested after a reported break-in to a business near Lac la Hache. On Aug. 11, 100 Mile House RCMP say they responded to the 4000-block of Highway 97 near Lac la Hache where two men and a woman were attempting to hide, but ultimately found, on the gated and locked property....

CLINTON B.C. - After weeks of dread and anticipation, Clinton residents are getting a breath of fresh air in returning home. Though, some to properties left standing and others to almost nothing. The evacuation order for the Village of Clinton was downgraded to an alert at 8 A.M. Saturday (Aug. 15), before Highway 97 w...

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) has been busy this summer dealing with the massive wildfires raging in the region.TNRD Chief Administrative Officer Scott Hildebrand says the regional government has spent millions of dollars so far this fire season, with the pri...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The City of Williams Lake is praising the efforts of their newly created Rapid Response Crew during wildfire season.The City said Williams Lake Fire Department's Rapid Response Crew was implemented on July 24 and has responded to about 30 calls in 18 days.Protective Services Director and Williams ...

CLINTON, B.C. - With the evacuation order on the Village of Clinton downgraded to an alert, Interior Health (IH) has resumed its services in the community as residents return home.IH said services resumed on Sunday (Aug. 16) after being suspended on July 24 due to the wildfire risk in the region.While some services are...

CLINTON, B.C. - Hundreds of people displaced by the Pear Lake wildfire will soon be able to return to the Clinton area.However, officials are still warning residents that the encounter of continued smoke, firefighting equipment and outlying properties without power are all reasonable expectations. The Thompson-Nicola R...

CLINTON, B.C. - Evacuees from the Pear Lake wildfire have been told to prepare for re-entry ahead of an online planning information session.The session, organized by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and the Village of Clinton, will go ahead on Friday (Aug. 14) at 3 p.m.You can find the Zoom link here, or ca...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake Council has given their approval for a new four-storey, 51-unit supportive housing complex.The applicant - Altus Group, working on behalf of BC Housing - will replace the existing 33-unit supportive housing development with a new, larger facility.The new building will have a combinat...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Residents in the Cariboo are asked to provide feedback on the timber supply review for the Williams Lake area. B.C.'s Ministry of Forests says the Williams Lake timber supply area (TSA) discussion paper contains the results of a timber supply analysis and describes the geography, forest management...