Shelter Cove fire
Readers respond to #maninbluesuit
KELOWNA – An InfoNews story about a recent visit by Prime Minister to the Shelter Cove wildfire last Friday has ignited a debate about political photo ops and our decision to not name the Prime Minister during a brief visit last Thursday. The story, “Man in blue suit thanks firefighters,” was shared nation-wide and drew...
WESTSIDE ROAD WILDFIRE UPDATE: Air activity in fire battle today; evacuation order still in place
KELOWNA – It’s expected there will be aerial activity with at least four helicopters working today along with 60 BC Wildfire Service firefighters and equipment on the ground in the attack against the Westside Road wildfire. The fire area is located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of downtown Kelowna. Both the City of Kelowna and City...