# Williams Lake Tribune Cariboo News Page: Feed: --- ## [Woman in viral Abbotsford littering videos fined $1K](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/woman-in-viral-abbotsford-littering-videos-fined-1k/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Police thanked public for assistance, but condemned surge of racist remarks ## [B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/b-c-and-washington-fire-crews-continue-to-battle-wildfire-near-hope/) _2026-08-20 · none_ The 8,360-hectare fire began in Washington during lightning storm ## [‘Just in shock’: 13-year-old golfing phenom wins golf title in B.C. with playoff ace](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/just-in-shock-13-year-old-golfing-phenom-wins-bear-mountain-title-with-playoff-ace/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Bentley Hoogerdyk fired rounds of 77 and 74 before making a hole-in-one on the 10th hole to win the men's club championship. ## [Province denies commercial wilderness school land use for East Sooke Park](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/province-denies-commercial-wilderness-school-land-use-for-east-sooke-park/) _2026-08-20 · none_ 'Public engagement demonstrated overwhelming opposition, with the vast majority of submissions opposing the proposal' ## [UPDATE: Almost all of Summerland can return home; residents remain on alert amid wildfire](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/difficult-terrain-stubborn-fire-behaviour-causing-challenges-at-bald-range-blaze-near-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ Residents of around 80 properties are still under an evacuation order ## [Theft of critical wildfire equipment hinders firefighting efforts in Summerland](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/theft-of-critical-wildfire-equipment-hinders-firefighting-efforts-in-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Yashvika Grover_ BC Wildfire Service is urging residents to call the RCMP non-emergency line with information ## [BCWS continues to fight 4 out of control fires in the Cariboo Fire Centre](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/bcws-continues-to-fight-4-out-of-control-fires-in-the-cariboo-fire-centre/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Davies_ The number of out-of-control wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre has shrunk to four as the BC Wildfire Service continues its efforts to bring them under control. On Thursday, Aug. \[…\] ## [Heated Rivalry phenomenon heats up classrooms at B.C. capital’s university](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/heated-rivalry-phenomenon-heats-up-classrooms-at-b-c-capitals-university/) _2026-08-20 · none_ 2 UVic courses will take a deep dive into the show’s themes ## [VIDEO: Residents suppress wildfire near Chilliwack Lake](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/video-residents-suppress-wildfire-near-chilliwack-lake/) _2026-08-20 · none_ First crews on scene report .5 hectare wildfire ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/z7Lf9rnPMP28) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Sextortion on the rise in Kelowna: RCMP](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/20/sextortion-on-the-rise-in-kelowna-rcmp/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ 'Reporting the incident and seeking help as soon as possible can make a significant difference'