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Rocks on Highway 97 north of Vernon causing delays
Rocks on Highway 97 north of Vernon are causing delays this afternoon. DriveBC initially reported…
West Kelowna firefighters douse fire that’s suspected to be human caused
West Kelowna firefighters were on scene this morning at the Lakeview Lodge care home after…
Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton ‘being held’
A large wildfire burning to the southeast of Penticton is now being held. The B.C.…
Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season
The Canadian Armed Forces will be leaving the province tomorrow after being deployed earlier this…
Winds expected to pick up near 230 ha wildfire burning close to Penticton
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has not seen significant growth overnight but…
Canada’s drug policy – not drugs – is killing people at record numbers, advocates say
It’s mind-boggling communities across Canada must still organize for an annual awareness day to draw…
Wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 25 ha
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has grown to 25 hectares in size…
‘Good progress’ made on West Kelowna wildfire
In the last few days, the B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting crews have made "good…
UPDATE: New wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 17 ha
A new wildfire that was discovered to the southwest of Penticton this afternoon has grown…
87 buildings lost in Thompson Nicola region due to wildfires
A total of 87 structures, including homes, seasonal dwellings and commercial buildings have been lost…
Residents warned to stay away from West Kelowna wildfire area after ATVs spotted
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reminding residents to stay away from a wildfire burning next…
Canadian Armed Forces arrive today to help with wildfire burning in North, Central Okanagan
Throughout the weekend, roughly 120 Canadian Armed Forces personnel are arriving to help firefighters battle…
Firefighters contain small fire burning along Okanagan Connector
B.C. Wildfire Service crews have contained a spot fire that jumped Highway 97C yesterday, causing…
Firefighter on White Rock Lake wildfire rushed to hospital after 100 foot fall
A firefighter is in stable condition in Kelowna General Hospital after a fall this morning…
iN VIDEO: Large prescribed burn on White Rock Lake wildfire successful
A 600-hectare prescribed burn yesterday successfully removed forest fuels near the edge of the White…