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UPDATE: Large sprinklers protecting West Kelowna’s only source of power from Brenda Creek wildfire
A wildfire threatening a transmission line that is the main source of power for roughly…
Evacuation order issued in Seymour Arm due to wildfire
Part of the small Shuswap community of Seymour Arm is being evacuated due to wildfire…
Out of control wildfire near Sicamous grows to 800 hectares
A wildfire burning to the south of a Shuswap community has reached 800 hectares in…
‘Still not out of the woods,’ Sicamous mayor recounts experience with wildfire
In the 20 years Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz has lived in the town, he’s never…
Wildfire firefighters get free meal at Vernon restaurant
A group of firefighters were treated to a free meal from Wings Vernon as a…
Wildfire growing away from Seymour Arm in Shuswap
A wildfire threatening the small community of Seymour Arm on Shuswap Lake is growing away…
Some Salmon Arm residents collecting food for wildfire crews
Salmon Arm residents are rallying to support wildfire firefighters with food. Jane Pugh, whose son…
Wildfire burning near Three Valley Lake still 60 hectares
A wildfire burning near Three Valley Lake is still mapped at 60 hectares this morning.…
Out of control wildfire east of Mabel Lake has grown to 3,000 hectares
An out of control wildfire on the east side of Mabel Lake in the North…
Wildfire near Sicamous grows to 130 hectares overnight
A wildfire that caused the evacuation of Sicamous residents yesterday has grown to 130 hectares…
Two suspects arrested after Kamloops break-in interrupted
Two suspects were arrested last week after the Kamloops RCMP stopped a break and enter.…
Secwépemc Nation declares state of emergency due to wildfires
The Secwépemc Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires impacting its…
iN PHOTOS: Apocalyptic-like sky in South Okanagan due to wildfire smoke, ash
Many regions in B.C. are being impacted by wildfire smoke and last night South Okanagan…
UPDATE: South Okanagan resort, campground evacuated due to wildfire
A wildfire that caused the evacuated of Spirit Ridge Resort and the Nk'Mip Campground and…
The political links between racism and COVID-19 vaccination protests
When a COVID-19 conspiracy theorist protester began hurling racist remarks at a Sikh security guard…
What’s that sound? Why some firefighting aircraft have sirens
As firefighters continue to battle wildfires across the province, residents may hear the sounds of…
Okanagan security guards experiencing ‘extreme’ levels of harassment during pandemic
During the last two years, Okanagan security guards have been facing an “extreme” level of…
Public information meeting to be held on Thompson Nicola Regional District wildfires
A public information session will be held later today to provide an update on the…
Giant elevated viewpoint, the Malahat Skywalk opens on Vancouver Island
A massive 40-metre-high sky tower has opened on Vancouver Island. The Malahat Skywalk officially opened…
185 hectare wildfire burning southwest of Merritt
A wildfire burning roughly 45 kilometres southwest of Merritt is mapped at 185 hectares. The…
Wildfire near Sun Peaks grows to more than 600 hectares
A wildfire burning near the community of Sun Peaks is now more than 600 hectares…
UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens after vehicle incident but heavy delays expected
The Coquihalla has fully reopened this afternoon following a vehicle incident this morning, but drivers…
Wildfire threatening Shuswap community still burning out of control
A wildfire that has caused an evacuation alert for the community of Seymour Arm is…
Area restriction in effect for 500 ha Brenda Creek wildfire near West Kelowna
An area restriction will soon be in effect near a 500-hectare wildfire burning to the…