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B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski -
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.

Proposed operating budget presented to Bear Pit

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
A tentative 2026 budget was proposed in the Bear Pit. In its operating section, it largely stuck to the “status quo,” according to staffers, who discussed their departments’ needs.  

It was a bear-y busy 2025 in the Bear Pit for the NRRM council

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
2025 was a year of new beginnings, and tying up loose ends in the Northern Rockies. The regional municipal council approved new guidelines to uplift the community after a rough summer. 

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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