As sustained hot and dry weather continues to exacerbate an already busy summer wildfire season, additional firefighting resources from the United States and Mexico have been engaged to assist the BC Wildfire Service.

A public access restriction for the areas around the Thuya Creek and Dunn Lake wildfires is now in effect and will remain in force until the public is otherwise notified. This restriction was put in place to protect the safety of the public and firefighting personnel.

The first of 310 firefighting personnel from other Canadian agencies began arriving in British Columbia on Sunday, July 9, 2017, to help the BC Wildfire Service get the upper hand on the 225 wildfires that are burning in the province.

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt is expected to remain closed in both directions well into the evening, and possibly overnight, following an incident involving a burning semi-trailer truck carrying dangerous goods.

Beginning Tuesday, May 23, motorists travelling the Coquihalla Highway over the summer are advised to expect delays, due to two major road and bridge construction projects between Hope and Merritt.

Students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will be encouraged to explore co-op opportunities to support their career ambitions.

Over 500 residences and businesses in Copper Creek will be better able to access faster Internet speeds, thanks to the B.C. government's $101,963 investment in a new connectivity project that will soon get underway by ABC Communications.

First responders and military personnel struggling with mental-health challenges soon will have access to more supports, thanks to $1 million in provincial funding to expand Honour Ranch. 

A major resurfacing project for Highway 97 will get underway this spring, now that the contract for this work has been awarded.