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Premier’s statement following visit with wildfire evacuees, responders

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3:55 PM

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


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Update on supports for Summerland-area evacuees

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 11:15 AM
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Government continues to send supports


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Improving traffic flow, safety with Keating Cross Road Overpass completion

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:35 PM

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


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Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01 PM

Province providing support to region to ensure accommodation, supports available


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Premier’s statement on declaration of state of provincial emergency

Saturday, August 8, 2026 1:35 PM
State of emergency in effect due to regional wildfires

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.:


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Premier’s statement about arrival of more international support to fight B.C. wildfires

Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:25 PM
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Mexican Firefighters land in British Columbia.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the arrival of support from Mexico, Australia and New Zealand to help fight wildfires in B.C.:


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Minister’s statement on arrival of wildfire personnel from Mexico

Monday, August 3, 2026 1:45 PM
Wildfire personnel from Mexico arrive in B.C.

Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has issued the following statement in response to the arrival of wildfire personnel from Mexico:


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Planning, staying safe during B.C. Day long weekend

Thursday, July 30, 2026 9:15 AM
Plan ahead and stay safe this B.C. Day

Updated July 30, 2026: Be prepared, check fire restrictions, road conditions


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ICBC: Hot tips for a hot long weekend on busy B.C. roads

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:51 AM

ICBC: Hot tips for a hot long weekend on busy B.C. roads


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Chilliwack Lake Road lane closures planned for remediation work

Monday, July 27, 2026 9:10 AM

Chilliwack Lake Road lane closures planned for remediation work


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Urging people to pre-register with Emergency Support Services

Friday, July 24, 2026 3:24 PM

Due to increased wildfire activity, everyone is encouraged to take steps to be prepared


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Province, partners strengthen Cowichan watershed through estuary restoration

Friday, July 24, 2026 9:15 AM

Project supports resilience to floods, climate change, improves biodiversity, enhances public access


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Traffic diversions coming for Highway 1, Highway 11

Friday, July 24, 2026 8:40 AM

Drivers are advised to expect overnight traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1 and Highway 11, starting on Monday, July 27, 2026 


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