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BC Wildfire 2023
BC wildlife federation calls out forests ministry for access prejudice in post-wildfire areas
The BC Wildlife Federation is accusing the provincial government of creating an unfair two-tier system…
Ministry investigating complaints about hundreds of trees felled after West Kelowna wildfire
A complaint has been filed with BC Ministry Natural Resource Officers after a large number…
Central Okanagan mayors not happy with exclusion from premier’s expert task force
While being too polite to openly complain about not being part of the Premier’s Expert…
Shuswap director to hear community grievances over wildfire management
Shuswap residents will have their opportunity to hear information gathered by citizens critical of the…
Despite West Kelowna councillor’s best effort, no public hearing on McDougall Creek wildfire
With memories of last summer’s McDougall Creek wildfire in and around West Kelowna quickly fading,…
Image of raging West Kelowna wildfire makes Time magazine’s top 100 photos of 2023
A photojournalist's image of the raging McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna this summer is…
Will it ever be safe to go home after Okanagan and Shuswap wildfires?
Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the McDougall Creek wildfire in and around West Kelowna…
BC looking for opinions on emergency support services during disastrous wildfire season
The BC government has launched a survey to hear from people about the resources available…
Shuswap-based petition for BC Wildfire reforms presented to premier
Following a devastating fire season for the Shuswap region, a petition calling for major changes…
Two Shuswap wildfires merge into devastating 41 square kilometre blaze
The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire merged with the Bush Creek East wildfire in the…
Transit drivers unsung heroes during massive West Kelowna wildfire evacuations
During the 2023 wildfires in the Okanagan last summer season multiple transit bus drivers were…