Drivers are advised to expect overnight traffic-pattern changes when travelling Highway 1 eastbound at Mount Lehman Road, starting as early as Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

Premier David Eby has announced three changes to cabinet following Brenda Bailey’s, Minister of Finance, decision to take a leave for cancer treatment and recovery.

Temporary road closure will enable road-safety maintenance, upgrades

Public can provide feedback about how much timber can be harvested

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement after speaking in Penticton with evacuees, local leaders and emergency personnel responding to wildfires:

Government continues to send supports

New overpass removes risky left turns, improves access, traffic flow

Homes for middle-income, multigenerational families, with commercial, learning, community spacess

Province providing support to region to ensure accommodation, supports available

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Julian Jones will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Port Alberni Law Courts, 2999 4th Ave.