Central Interior

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
• Death in Williams Lake deemed suspicious by RCMP, under investigation

  ‘Upon police arrival, an adult man was found deceased. RCMP believe the death to be suspicious.’

  Crime

  Jan 22, 2022
• B.C. awash, again, in winter storm, extreme cold and snowfall warnings

  From the Yukon border to Vancouver Island and across to the Kootenays, the immediate forecast is calling for more cold temperatures and snow.

  Weather

  Jan 5, 2022
• White Christmas expected as B.C.’s South Coast faces snow, ‘bitterly cold’ winter weather

  Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast were under arctic outflow and snowfall warnings, Friday. 

  Weather

  Dec 24, 2021
• Man dead after police-involved shooting in B.C.’s Central Interior

  ‘When officers approached, the man reportedly reached for a firearm, and shots were fired. The man was transported to local hospital where he was declared deceased.’

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2021
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• Heavy snow forecast for B.C.’s Central Interior, drivers warned to take care

  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Prince George, Cariboo, Stuart-Nechacko and McGregor regions, with between 15 and 20 centimetres in the forecast.

  Weather

  Dec 16, 2019
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• More than a dozen snowfall warnings issued for B.C.’s central interior, up to 25 cm forecast

  Residents of B.C.'s central interior are being warned to brace for snow, and plenty of it.

  Weather

  Dec 6, 2019