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UPDATE: Princeton fire holds at 1,500 hectares

UPDATE: Princeton fire holds at 1,500 hectares

The Princeton wildfire has grown to 1,500 hectares and structures have been lost

UPDATE: Princeton fire holds at 1,500 hectares
Aerial view south of Williams Lake Friday afternoon shows dry lightning storm passing over, leaving fire starts behind. Lightning sparked more than 100 new fires Friday. (Black Press)

VIDEO: More than 180 wildfires burning across B.C.

Firefighters from other provinces called in to assist

Aerial view south of Williams Lake Friday afternoon shows dry lightning storm passing over, leaving fire starts behind. Lightning sparked more than 100 new fires Friday. (Black Press)
UPDATE: Two people dead following stabbing in downtown Chilliwack

UPDATE: Two people dead following stabbing in downtown Chilliwack

IHIT investigating Friday night altercation that turns deadly

UPDATE: Two people dead following stabbing in downtown Chilliwack
Image credit: Bob Marsh

The Princeton fire in photos

Images captured over the last day of the Princeton fire that continues to grow in size

Image credit: Bob Marsh
Bob Grant photo.                                The smoke can be seen from many locations around the South Cariboo. Bob Grant photo.

UPDATE: Smoky Skies Advisory issued

“Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change,” says IHA.

Bob Grant photo.                                The smoke can be seen from many locations around the South Cariboo. Bob Grant photo.
Provincial state of emergency declared

Provincial state of emergency declared

Today alone there have been 56 new wildfire starts throughout the province

Provincial state of emergency declared
RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP resources from around the province are being deployed to assist with a multitude of fires

  • Jul 7, 2017
RCMP asking for public patience
Pioneer buys Echo; final edition of Echo this Thursday, July 13
Pioneer buys Echo; final edition of Echo this Thursday, July 13
VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car

VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car

‘You don’t seem to understand the danger you put your children in,’ officer says

VIDEO: VPD officer yells at mom after kids left in hot car
(Twitter- Atheofaber)
(Twitter- Atheofaber)
Campfires banned in Columbia Valley

Campfires banned in Columbia Valley

High forest fire risks lead to campfire ban

Campfires banned in Columbia Valley
Police seeking suspect following alleged sexual assault

Police seeking suspect following alleged sexual assault

The RCMP are actively searching for a suspect following incident at Boundary Creek Provincial Park

  • Jul 6, 2017
Police seeking suspect following alleged sexual assault
(Facebook/Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders)

Animal rescue group in Victoria helps out SPCA

Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders help ease overpopulation of unwanted pets in Saskatchewan.

(Facebook/Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders)
Sears Canada announced it will be closing their store at Bower Place in Red Deer. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Sears Canada looks to suspend benefits for retirees

Amid restructuring, the company cites cash restraints for sought suspension

Sears Canada announced it will be closing their store at Bower Place in Red Deer. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
NDP leader John Horgan is surrounded by 40 elected members at they took their oaths of office as MLAs June 7. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)

UPDATE: John Horgan to unveil NDP cabinet July 18

Transition happening as quickly as possible, MLA Carole James says

NDP leader John Horgan is surrounded by 40 elected members at they took their oaths of office as MLAs June 7. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence

Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence

Crown can rely on a simple certificate recording the breath readings of the accused

Supreme Court upholds procedures for breathalyzer evidence
UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares

UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares

Evacuation ordered for 103, 108, 105 Mile and the western part of Lac la Hache

UPDATE: Fire now estimated to be 1,500 hectares
B.C. Ferries reminds vehicle and foot passengers to avoid alcohol before sailing from its terminals around the province. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press

BC Ferries reminds vehicle, foot passengers to avoid alcohol and drugs before sailings

Impaired drivers and walk-ons risk being reported to police – 127 were in past year

  • Jul 6, 2017
B.C. Ferries reminds vehicle and foot passengers to avoid alcohol before sailing from its terminals around the province. Nicholas Pescod/Black Press
Hikers need to be prepared to climb Mt. Cheam, and CSAR has some ideas that may help. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)

Snow still a factor in some B.C. mountains, warns search and rescue

Hiking in light summer clothing, without proper footwear or any survival gear is not recommended

Hikers need to be prepared to climb Mt. Cheam, and CSAR has some ideas that may help. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)
Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail

Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail

The BC SPCA is investigating what looks like an attempt at a home tail docking done wrong.

  • Jul 6, 2017
Puppy found in Aldergrove with zap strap on infected tail