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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for Bush Creek East blazeThe sprawling wildfire, which is currently estimated at 43,067 hectares, is burning in both the Columbia-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola regional districts.FireSep 2, 2023
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Evacuation orders issued by Lytton First Nation for Stein Mountain wildfireCommunity members in the Lytton IRs 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A and 33, Nickelpalm IR 4, Seah IR 5, Nesikep IR 6 and 6A must leave immediately due to danger to life and safety.FireAug 23, 2023
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Rural area near Merritt loses firefighting services due to lack of capacity'Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has made the difficult decision to suspend fire protection services.'FireJun 24, 2022
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Merritt, B.C. resumes third phase of re-entry plan after weekend flood warningsAccess to homes in one of the most flood-impacted areas of Merritt was paused over the weekend as the second of three atmospheric rivers drenched southern B.C.EnvironmentNov 29, 2021
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Princeton, B.C. bracing for next atmospheric river, dikes reinforcedIt’s going to be touch and go if the worst comes, but Princeton's mayor has been given a boost of confidence by the Armed forces — deployed to help with flood response.NewsNov 29, 2021
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Damaged highways, hospital reopening discussed in Thompson-Nicola Regional District flood updateThe topics included updates on area highways damage to the electrical grid, the disaster financial assistance program and rapid damage assessment.CanadaNov 23, 2021
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B.C. Wildfire Service warns of another challenging day as crews fight to protect Logan LakeThe Tremont Creek fire is estimated to be 43,773 hectares in size.CanadaAug 15, 2021
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Wildfire-plagued B.C. region formally calls for provincial state of emergencyThe Thompson-Nicola Regional District's board of directors voted unanimously to make the appeal to the provincial government, Thursday.EnvironmentJul 15, 2021
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Canadian Taxpayer Federation calls on TNRD board members to speak up after spending scandalOne dinner that cost taxpayers $8,000 has become a flashpoint for outrage regarding chief administrative officer spending.PoliticsMar 2, 2021
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