Given current and predicted weather conditions within the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, the BC Wildfire Service is encouraging members of the public and industry personnel to exercise caution when doing any outdoor burning.

Drivers are advised that Highway 1 will be closed overnight between McKenzie Avenue/Admirals Road and Six Mile Road to ensure the safety of drivers and construction crews while the old pedestrian-cyclist bridge is removed.

Fussee Lake and New Lake in the East Kootenays have been closed to sport fishing until further notice due to the illegal introduction of invasive fish species, including largemouth bass (Fussee Lake) and yellow perch (New Lake).

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 6, 2017, all open fires (including campfires) will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the area known as the “Fog Zone”.

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 6, 2017, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

As of 1800 hrs, the Harrison Lake East fire remains at an estimated 60 hectares in size.

A Notice to Leave a Specified Area Order has been issued to clear all individuals from an area near the Harrison Lake East fire.

Illicit drug deaths in British Columbia continued to account for an average of more than four deaths each day in the month of May.

Effective immediately, the new allowable annual cut for the Invermere Timber Supply Area is 496,720 cubic metres, chief forester Diane Nicholls announced. After five years, the cut level will decrease to 424,800 cubic metres.

The public is urged to take extra care and caution near the Okanagan River due to high water levels.