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WEBCoast guard says derelict Mission vessel 'not posing a high risk'. Councillor 'discouraged' with response to city's letter on Queen of Sidney, other vessels. Sep 18, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >. 1. 2.
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WEBB.C. police fatally shoot woman barricaded in room with child, weapon. Police watchdog investigating after early-morning shooting in Surrey. about 9 hours ago Read more >. B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis, mental health. Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council from Vancouver Island's West Coast say their nations need help ...
'River has risen six feet': North Thompson River area resident
WEB1 day ago · Kevin Deckert has lived in Avola, 75 km north of Clearwater, since 1986 and has been measuring the river's levels for decades. On Thursday, Sept. 26, he told Black Press Media the river had risen about six feet in a few days. "That is higher than spring run-off when it is five feet," he said, adding the water's colour is also very dark.
Late-night head-on collision claims family of 3 near Agassiz
WEBJul 10, 2024 · A family of three from Deroche has died in a head-on collision near Agassiz early Tuesday (July 9) morning. At about 3:30 a.m., emergency responders were called to the scene of the crash between a car and a semi truck on the Lougheed Highway near Seabird Island. Two adults were pronounced dead on the scene.
Harrison's Draft Lillooet Streetscape Plan coming soon
WEB2 days ago · Harrison officials will seek community feedback for the future Lillooet Avenue West Streetscape Plan. Preparation for the plan's creation stemmed back to last July, when a tree risk assessment was completed on four old oak trees on the west portion of Lillooet Avenue. Professionals determined the trees had numerous health issues, including ...
Fast moving fire from U.S. forces tactical evacuations in Grand …
WEB1 day ago · High winds have whipped up a fast-growing fire that started south of the Canada-U.S. border near Grand Forks and quickly moved northwest into the city with evacuation orders in place for several neighbourhoods as it poses a threat to human life. Thick smoke and visible flames on Galena Mountain from the …
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Coast guard says derelict Mission vessel 'not posing a high risk'. Councillor 'discouraged' with response to city's letter on Queen of Sidney, other vessels. Sep 18, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >.
Harrison mayor declares state of local emergency
WEBMay 21, 2024 · 00:04:19. Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for the village. The declaration on Tuesday (May 21) morning relates to the threat of wildfires, with the mayor stating that the threat of interface wildfire poses an imminent threat to loss of life and property within the village’s boundaries.
2 heat records melted in Agassiz in January
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · About two weeks apart, Agassiz-Harrison experienced record temperatures on both ends of the spectrum in January. According to the latest data from Weather Canada, temperatures topped 14 C in Agassiz-Harrison on Monday, Jan. 29, marking the highest temperature in 34 years of records. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, temperatures soared past the 1993 record ...
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