BC Gov News B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency due to regional wildfires. Find evacuation info at EmergencyInfoBC.ca. For Emergency Support Services, visit ess.gov.bc.ca. 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READ MORE Skip to main content Skip to footer Connect With Us View all Social Media Premiers statement on declaration of state of provincial emergency Saturday, August 8, 2026 1:35 PM Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.: Read More Reducing health risks from wildfire smoke Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4:17 PM People can take steps to protect themselves from wildfire smoke, poor air quality Read More More support for people affected by wildfire smoke Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:06 PM Free N95 respirator masks protect people from wildfire smoke, poor air quality Read More Supporting evacuees update Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:00 AM Government continues to send supports Read More Reopening of Highway 97 near Clinton Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM Drivers are advised of the impending opening of Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House in the south Cariboo, currently closed due to the Pear Lake Wildfire. Read More Traffic-pattern changes coming for Highway 1 at Mount Lehman Road Friday, August 14, 2026 3:35 PM 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. Read More Premier announces three cabinet changes Friday, August 14, 2026 10:42 AM Translations 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. Read More Bridge replacement planned for Marion Main Forest Service Road on Vancouver Island Friday, August 14, 2026 9:30 AM Temporary road closure will enable road-safety maintenance, upgrades Read More Highway 97 opens with limited hours Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:35 PM Drivers are advised of a limited opening of Highway 97 through Summerland in the Central Okanagan. Read More Inviting residents of Cariboo region to comment on timber supply review Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 AM Public can provide feedback about how much timber can be harvested Read More Premiers 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: Read More Update on supports for Summerland-area evacuees Wednesday, August 12, 2026 11:15 AM Translations Government continues to send supports Read More 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 Read More Nearly 120 homes on the way to the Downtown Eastside Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:15 AM Translations Homes for middle-income, multigenerational families, with commercial, learning, community spacess Read More New roundabout improves traffic flow at Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road intersection Monday, August 10, 2026 5:15 PM Drivers are advised that the new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road is open to traffic. 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