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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…
‘Good progress’ made on West Kelowna wildfire
In the last few days, the B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting crews have made "good…
Wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 25 ha
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has grown to 25 hectares in size…
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…
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…
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…
Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton ‘being held’
A large wildfire burning to the southeast of Penticton is now being held. The B.C.…
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…
Rocks on Highway 97 north of Vernon causing delays
Rocks on Highway 97 north of Vernon are causing delays this afternoon. DriveBC initially reported…
Clearwater hospital’s emergency department closes temporarily due to ‘limited staffing availability’
The small community of Clearwater will go without its hospital's emergency department for much of…
Kelowna firefighters respond to house engulfed in flames
The Kelowna Fire Department battled flames this morning that had fully engulfed a house. Fire…
UPDATE: West Kelowna garage fire destroys motorcycles, car
Black smoke from a garage fire in West Kelowna yesterday afternoon could be seen for…
Kelowna resident suffers burns, smoke inhalation putting out fire
A Kelowna resident suffered second-degree burns to his hands while trying to extinguish a fire…
Firefighters battling flames at Vernon gymnastics club
Emergency crews are on scene of a fire in a Vernon gymnastics club. Witness Kristen…
‘We will rebuild,’ North Okanagan gymnastics community reeling after facility destroyed by fire
The North Okanagan gymnastics community is mourning the loss of a non-profit’s facility after it…