natural disaster

UBCO study uses gaming strategies to defend city infrastructures
The increasing threat of climate change and natural disasters, alongside the pressing threat of cyber-attacks…

Third of southern BC residents don’t trust local governments to handle emergencies: poll
A recent poll has revealed that a third of residents in southern BC don’t have…

Merritt residents are scrambling to save their flood ravaged homes
Flood waters are receding and repair and recovery work is beginning in the B.C. Interior…

Caring Merritt cop goes above and beyond to rescue pets for evacuated owners
A Merritt RCMP officer has earned the nickname Pet Detective has he finds and rescues…

‘One for the books’: Power outage leaves Kelowna realtor stuck in pitch-black elevator with client, homeowner
What began as a typical day for a realtor in Kelowna earlier this week, ended…

Supply lines broken by flooding have people in Kamloops, Kelowna stocking up perishables, and toilet paper
Some grocery stores in Kamloops and the Okanagan are already seeing the consequences of broken…

iN VIDEO: Drone video captures aerial view of Merritt flooding
Aerial video recorded by a drone flying above Merritt shows floodwaters from the Coldwater River…

Okanagan Centre fire human caused says Lake Country fire chief
Fire officials confirmed tonight the still-active Okanagan Centre fire was human caused although Lake Country…