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Kamloops city council asked to apply for grant for wildfire prevention measures
KAMLOOPS – The Community and Protective Services department is seeking Kamloops city council's authorization to…
Bennett Bridge off list of ways to get second power line to West Kelowna
KELOWNA – Plans to build a second B.C. Hydro power line to West Kelowna no…
Why smoke in November in the Interior is generally a good thing
The smoke you're seeing now in the Thompson-Okanagan region may mean a lot less smoke…
Thousands of dollars collected at B.C. Liquor Stores for wildfire support
Nearly $160,000 has been collected in donations at B.C. Liquor Stores around the province, for…
Knox Mountain road opens after dry, smoky summer
KELOWNA – Knox Mountain Drive is reopening after a dry, smoke-filled summer where the road…
More provincial funding for local governments, First Nations to reduce wildfire risk
Local governments and First Nations will be receiving more money over the next three years…
Here’s why the campfire ban in the Southern Interior won’t be lifted for the long weekend
As summer comes to an end, plenty of people will be heading out in the…
Environment Canada ends air quality warnings for some areas of the Southern Interior
Amidst improving conditions, Environment Canada has ended special air quality warnings for some parts of…
Rain, cooler temperatures a bonus for Similkameen wildfire crews
PENTICTON – Widespread rain last night has aided firefighting efforts in the Similkameen. The Cool…
Goose Lake evacuation order rescinded
This afternoon the district rescinded the evacuation order for the Bonaparte Plateau. The Thompson-Nicola Regional…
Snowy Mountain fire holding while other Similkameen wildfires continue to grow
SIMILKAMEEN – B.C. Wildfire continues to add personnel to the fight against a wildfire near…
Okanagan may see some smoke relief this weekend
OKANAGAN – A change in the weather is on the way, and with it, some…
Southern Interior residents appear to be getting message about wildfire safety
KAMLOOPS – Over the August long weekend, dozens of campers were slapped with fines for…
VIDEO: An up-close look at how ‘danger trees’ pose risks to B.C. firefighters
As if smoke and flames aren’t enough, firefighters also have to watch out for another…
No long weekend camping at these rec sites in the North Okanagan due to wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – As the long weekend approaches, access to two popular backcountry and camping…