Australia

Firefighters making progress on South Okanagan wildfires as Australian crew prepares to head home
The Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton is now being held and the end is…

Fossil found near Kamloops suggests connection between Australia and Canada
A team of researchers has found a fossil near Kamloops that suggests a land connection…

Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops ski resorts raise big bucks for Australian bushfire relief
Three ski resorts across B.C.’s Interior have raised thousands of dollars for Australian charities affected…

How to help evacuees, first responders and animals affected by Australian wildfires
If you've been watching the news about the fires ravaging Australia, you're likely feeling for…

Aussies in Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon area resorts raising funds to send home
Aussies who have made the annual trek to the Southern Interior to work at area…

Australia to send support for B.C. Wildfire
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Several wildfire specialist management teams from Australia will touch down in Vancouver this weekend to help respond to several wildfires across the province. “The high number of active wildfires in the province is stretching our firefighting resources,” said Minister of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson. “In addition to the support...