Okanagan

At least 200 buildings in Kamloops Fire Centre damaged or destroyed so far this year
So far this year, at least 200 structures have been lost to wildfires in the…

Thomas Creek wildfire near Penticton could be under control soon
The Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and Okanagan Falls, which was discovered on July 11,…

How the White Rock Lake wildfire impacted a syilx family’s ceremonies
Over the summer, unprecedented wildfires have been sweeping through lands that have held the prayers,…
Splatsin First Nation chief acclaimed to another 3-year term
Splatsin First Nation chief Wayne Christian has been acclaimed to another three-year term for a total…

Communication crucial in B.C. wildfire response: OKIB Chief Louis
Those directly in the path of the unprecedented wildfires that continue to spread across the…

Okanagan has only seen ‘the tip of the iceberg’ of urban raccoon problems: wildlife specialist
Fifty years ago you would have never found a raccoon in the Okanagan and one…

Okanagan Indian Band chief inspired by community’s ‘strength and resilience’ in face of wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire has burned through berry patches, hunting grounds and ceremonial sites,…

Armstrong rescinds evacuation alert
The evacuation alert covering the City of Armstrong has been lifted. The evacuation alert, issued…

Evacuation order reduced to alert in Spallumcheen
The cooler, wet weather has B.C. Wildfire comfortable enough to advise the Township of Spallumcheen…

Recent rain, cooler weather means things looking up for Southern Interior wildfire crews
With 25 to 40 millimetres of rain falling on in the Okanagan and Thompson regions…

Nk’Mip Creek wildfire’s progress toward Baldy Mountain resort halted
The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire did not make any additional progress toward Baldy Mountain Resort after…

Okanagan drought killing fish and exposing need for major water management change
Being in a Stage 4 drought is not going to have much impact on humans…

Nk’Mip wildfire burning towards Baldy Mountain Resort
The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire is burning 2.5 kilometres west of Mt. Baldy Resort and two…

Warmer, dryer winds expected to lead to growth, visible smoke from wildfires in South Okanagan
BC Wildfire Service crews continued to focus extra attention on the northern tip of the…

Weekend rain offers short-lived reprieve for wildfire crews in South Okanagan
Sunday’s heavy rainfall offered some relief for emergency crews battling South Okanagan blazes, but it…