Set against BC's other villages and towns under 2,000 people, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: an order to leave, in July 2024 (fire). The Province's record starts in April 2017.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Nakusp, 45 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in New Denver, keeps set hours (Mon 08:00 - 20:00, and so on).