Josh Fischlin

Reporter with the Clearwater Times and Barriere Star/Journal. Opinions my own.

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Good news.

Evacuation alerts and orders lifted as BC Wildfire Service reports Lytton wildfire is under control.

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Stories from Lytton on the second day of the Saw Creek wildfire. It's safe to say this community is full of brave people.

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Helicopters battle the Saw Creek blaze near Lytton. June 20, 2026.

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The battle against the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton is ongoing as a huge plume of smoke is visible above the area around the community and helicopters move in and out of the smoke. BC Wildfire Service still noting the fire as 600 hectares and major response mobilized.

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The wildfire of note near Lytton has grown to 200 hectares in a day. An evacuation order has been issued for properties east of Highway 1 from Florence Road north to Airport Road in Electoral Area I.

Black Press Media's coverage here: https://t.co/NOoOFkNjBi

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Traffic is beginning to move again at the Highway 5 roundabout in Clearwater. A crunch-up occurred as crews worked to remove a semi-truck that had toppled on its side early Thursday morning.

More info: https://t.co/wUCc9Gq3H0

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The B.C. Wildfire Service reported a 5-hectare fire around Norris Road near Birch Island, about 10 kilometres east of Clearwater. The report was last updated at 3:38 p.m.

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An exclusive interview with B.C. premier David Eby discussing DRIPA, housing, Vernon’s forthcoming psychiatric ward, the deficit, the overdose crisis, social disorder and more.

Story by Vernon Morning Star reporter Brendan Shykora.

https://t.co/3p728hOMJ0

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A wildfire that was previously considered held on Thursday morning is again burning out-of-control, east of Merritt.

Reporting by Jen Zielinski

Read more at: https://t.co/CipHx3mQsT

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A bear cub was rescued near Heffley Lake and spirited away by various caretakers on a long journey to a shelter in Smithers on World Bear Day.

Full story on Clearwater Times: https://t.co/sQZ7T9PY3V

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Windy conditions are set to blow along Okanagan highways and the Cariboo region while snow is going to hit Highway 1 from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass on Tuesday, March 24.

Report from Jordy Cunningham

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No injuries were reported after a train struck a truck in McLure early in the morning on March 17.

https://t.co/Gzv4BGZRjy

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Parts of the Thompson and Okanagan are listed as moderate risk for avalanches.

Reporting from Lauren Collins

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Having escaped an abusive situation, a Vernon mother is in need of community support as she cares for her 15 children.

Reporting from Brendan Shykora

Read more here: https://t.co/av8y3OxboH

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Footage of firefighters tackling a blaze at The Hungry Hiker Cafe in Clearwater the night of March 17, 2026. Video shot by Verena H. Sawatzky.

More info at Clearwater Times: https://t.co/A6MlxNY2lz

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A yellow snowfall warning is in effect for the Yellowhead Highway, North Thompson, Shuswap and North Okanagan, with travel challenges noted as likely by Environment Canada.

https://t.co/d3TStc0UOr

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It's another slick day on the Yellowhead Highway as the region is under a yellow snowfall warning. Drivers can expect challenging conditions.

#YellowheadHighway #Hwy5 #BCRoads #Weather

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North Thompson representatives are urging the release of a Canada-China MOU, with one raising concerns about anti-Chinese discrimination fuelled by a lack of transparency.

@gary_srp @MarkJCarney

https://t.co/1Gp5jhsvOR

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The snow is falling over the North Thompson and conditions on Highway 5 are slick on the morning of Feb. 25.

#BCRoads #BCWeather #Hwy5

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Full story from last night's Tumbler Ridge vigils in the North Thompson. Some very moving speeches and moments.

https://t.co/v9q50lFcfp