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NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

NDP to raise B.C. minimum wage by 50 cents

Government says it’s part of a plan to increase the rate to $15/hour in the next four years
Small businesses to receive $1,500 relief during wildfire situation

Small businesses to receive $1,500 relief during wildfire situation

Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

As of 4 p.m. on August 15, Clinton residents can return home after 17 days on evacuation order.
How to cope with stress after the wildfires

How to cope with stress after the wildfires

Stress will vary from person to person; but there are ways of dealing with it, and helping others.
B.C. hits 1,003 wildfires in 2017

B.C. hits 1,003 wildfires in 2017

$285.2 million has been spent fighting fires so far
More Canadian Armed Forces on way to help fight wildfires in B.C.

More Canadian Armed Forces on way to help fight wildfires in B.C.

The request was made for an additional 300 members to assist, bringing the total to 650.
Train rail activity eliminated as cause of Elephant Hill wildfire

Train rail activity eliminated as cause of Elephant Hill wildfire

RCMP and BC Wildfire Service say that train traffic or related rail activities not the cause.
Canadian military personnel learn to fight fires in Chilliwack

Canadian military personnel learn to fight fires in Chilliwack

Reservists learn to keep safe on the fire line before heading to the Interior
Evacuation order issued for Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake areas

Evacuation order issued for Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake areas

Everyone must leave immediately
Full backcountry closure could come to Cariboo

Full backcountry closure could come to Cariboo

Province will make the decision on Aug. 11