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UPDATE: Evacuation order area downgraded Lake Country wildfire

UPDATE: Evacuation order area downgraded Lake Country wildfire

All evacuation orders and alerts remain the same
PODCAST: Lindsay Dixon explains New extended prescribing powers for BC Pharmacists

PODCAST: Lindsay Dixon explains New extended prescribing powers for BC Pharmacists

TODAY IN B.C.: Pharmacists can help with birth control, minor illnesses, ailments and more
Low fire activity remains, could increase as crews extend wetlines at Kelowna wildfire

Low fire activity remains, could increase as crews extend wetlines at Kelowna wildfire

All evacuation orders and alerts remain the same heading into Wednesday, Aug. 23
UPDATE: Some West Kelowna properties downgraded to wildfire evacuation alert

UPDATE: Some West Kelowna properties downgraded to wildfire evacuation alert

Entering day nine of the wildfire, it is now at 12,318 hectares
3 new Okanagan spot fires being held, under control

3 new Okanagan spot fires being held, under control

Fire near Fintry doused by locals, 2 near Mabel Lake
UPDATE: Crews fight Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos under favourable conditions

UPDATE: Crews fight Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos under favourable conditions

The cross-border fire now sits at 44,000 hectares southwest of the Similkameen village
Premier Eby tours wildfire devastation in Central Okanagan

Premier Eby tours wildfire devastation in Central Okanagan

Non-essential accommodation in West Kelowna still banned
UPDATE: ‘good progress’ made on 1.4 hectare wildfire near Armstrong

UPDATE: ‘good progress’ made on 1.4 hectare wildfire near Armstrong

The fire was reported late Monday night and was caused by lightning
Ferry servicing Nanaimo-Tsawwassen anticipated to be out until October

Ferry servicing Nanaimo-Tsawwassen anticipated to be out until October

BC Ferries updates travellers about Coastal Renaissance’s engine breakdown
Don’t turn on roof sprinklers in wildfire fight: Vernon fire chief

Don’t turn on roof sprinklers in wildfire fight: Vernon fire chief

If evacuating from a wildfire, do not turn on your sprinklers