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The Merritt mayor said it was a "no-brainer" but other local government's won't follow suit

The Mexican farm workers don't have access to emergency social services.

Hamer-Jackson's penchant to cling to past grievances and conflicts with staff and council has been a theme throughout his term.

"It's going to be not quite dry lightning, but pretty close."

The crisis is affecting residents, fish and wildlife.

“Any activities that escalate wildfire danger are strictly prohibited and will be addressed immediately."

If you want to get a good look, watch from the shore because boaters can get in the way.

“People understand the situation, and in our town when something like this happens a lot of residents step up to help."

"The city refuses to engage further with Hotel Eldorado and, instead, opts to bully the hotel into doing what the city thinks should happen."

It's been almost two weeks since OKIB members and residents became wildfire evacuees.

“The Emergency Operations Centre is deploying a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry."

“Our volunteers are running on very little sleep, they show up every day eager to help and I have to yell at some of them to go home for a break."