Central Interior

• B.C. weather: More daily records set before hot weather moves on

  Cooler weather is en route for B.C., with increasing showers or thunderstorms rolling in from Idaho and eastern Washington.

  Weather

  May 5, 2023
  
• B.C. Floods: Conditions in Interior expected to deteriorate in coming days

  “Into the weekend, significant flood hazard is expected throughout small and medium-sized watersheds in the Central Interior, Okanagan, Boundary and Southern Kootenays.”

  Weather

  May 3, 2023
  
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• Along with hot weather, new wildfires also on the rise in B.C.

  The largest fire in the province is 150 hectares, and is around 90 minutes west of Williams Lake. There’s also a 15-hectare fire near Merritt.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2023
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• High streamflow advisory issued for parts of B.C. Interior

  A strong upper ridge will build across B.C. on Thursday and into the weekend. As a result, snowmelt rates for mid-level snowpacks are expected to rise sharply.

  Weather

  Apr 26, 2023
• Dust advisories issued for 10 communities in B.C. Interior

  The air quality advisories are expected to remain in effect until dust levels fall due to precipitation, dust-suppression measures or a change in traffic patterns.

  Weather

  Mar 23, 2023
• Avalanche kills 2 in B.C.’s Central Interior

  Avalanche Canada says two skiers were caught in an avalanche around 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
• Pandemic pet boom hits bust as B.C. shelters see influx of animals

  As people return to work since COVID restrictions eased, breeders unable to find homes for their pandemic pets are turning to the SPCA and surrendering the animals instead.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2023
• Gang violence: Cariboo man deemed dangerous to community, B.C. RCMP warn

  Police say the man may be at risk of gang-related violence, which not only poses a risk to him but also to anyone who associates with him or anyone who is near him.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2023
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• Heat warnings, wildfire smoke alerts issued for B.C.’s Interior

  In the Southern Interior, heat warnings are in effect for the Fraser Canyon and South Okanagan plus the Boundary, Kootenay Lake and North Thompson regions.

  Weather

  Aug 19, 2022
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• Emergency department at 100 Mile House hospital on diversion due to limited staffing

  The department will be on diversion from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2022