Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Cariboo Regional District issues new evacuation orders, alerts as wildfires burn out of control
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District has issued new evacuation orders for 85 parcels and 42 structures in the Smokey Lake fire area. It also issued an evacuation alert for 36 parcels an...
Sep 07, 2025
Wildfire smoke hindering aerial firefighting abilities as BC Wildfire tackles numerous active blazes
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 12:00 p.m.): Smoke continues to be a challenge for crews fighting wildfires from the air in the southern and central Interior of British Columbia. The BC Wildfire Service says smoke...
Sep 07, 2025
Tkemlups te Secwépemc supporting evacuees as wildfires burn in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
KAMLOOPS - Tkemlps te Secwpemc says it is extending its support to evacuees from the Ulkatcho First Nation who have been displaced by wildfire. In a statement, it said a group of Elders and community ...
Sep 06, 2025
Evacuation orders, alerts extended as wildfires burn in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Wildfires burning in the B.C. Interior have prompted local officials to issue a new set of evacuation orders. The Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District issued the orders for areas ar...
Sep 05, 2025
100 Mile House emergency department closed for most of Friday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The emergency department in 100 Mile House will be temporarily closed for most of the day. Interior Health says emergency services at 100 Mile District General Hospital will be ...
Sep 05, 2025
BC Wildfire Service says civilian drone hit firefighting plane in the Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service says police are investigating after one of its firefighting aircraft was struck by a civilian drone that was being illegally flown in restricted airspace.It says the...
Sep 04, 2025
Wildfire smoke expected to impact Cariboo residents for the next two days
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo is expected to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next two days. In a special air quality statement, Environment Canada says the Cariboo, including Williams Lake,...
Sep 02, 2025
Lightning sparks small fires near Merritt, 100 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - Lightning that has moved through the BC Interior over the past few days has sparked several new fires, with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) noting clusters near Merritt and 100 Mile House.As...
Sep 01, 2025
Search launched for woman missing after taking a walk near 100 Mile House property
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP are looking for tips as they investigate a mysterious missing persons case in 100 Mile House. In a news release, police say Elaine Christine Begg, 44, went for a walk behin...
Aug 26, 2025 Image Credit: Contributed / 100 Mile House RCMP
Courthouse threat in Williams Lake Thursday prompts significant police response, roadblocks
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP are investigating after threats were made toward the courthouse in the city on Thursday (Aug. 22). Police say multiple roads were blocked off between Borland S...
Aug 22, 2025
