Media outlets from across the country fought for transparency on behalf of the victims’ families, the community of Tumbler Ridge, and the nation.
Faith Affleck runs Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary in Summerland and is currently staying in Okanagan Falls with two of her rescues.
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham said the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen established a pass system specifically for farmers and ranchers to relocate livestock.
The BC Wildfire Service said the Bald Range fire grew approximately one to 1.5 kilometres on the northwestern and southern portions on Sunday night.
Two properties on Fern Drive in Anmore were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution, according to Metro Vancouver. There were also 35 properties on evacuation alert.
On Saturday, the Bradley Creek wildfire, burning west of Vernon, grew rapidly when wind gusts reached more than 70 kilometres an hour.
The Pear Lake wildfire, estimated at 66,000 hectares, received some reprieve from the cooler, wetter weather. However, the weather is warming up again.
Last year, phase two of LNG Canada and the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal were referred to the federal government’s major projects office for fast-tracking.
Police said that at approximately 11:30 p.m., patrol officers went to the Petro-Pass Truck Stop as part of an active property crime investigation involving a prolific offender.