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B.C. health minister visits Vernon hospital

B.C. health minister visits Vernon hospital

Adrian Dix was in Okanagan to speak with doctors about problems faced
Okanagan Mountain Park fire an enduring memory

Okanagan Mountain Park fire an enduring memory

A look back on Fire Storm 2003
Structures destroyed by McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

Structures destroyed by McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

The McDougall Creek Wildfire is now 1,100 hectares
‘Our hearts are with the people of the Northwest Territories’: Eby

‘Our hearts are with the people of the Northwest Territories’: Eby

B.C. pledges to provide all possible support as Yellowknife is ordered to evacuate
BC Wildfire warns of ‘extreme’ fire behaviour due to heat wave, dry winds

BC Wildfire warns of ‘extreme’ fire behaviour due to heat wave, dry winds

Once the unseasonable heat is over, service expects strong winds, a cold front and dry lightning
BC Wildfire Service lifts campfire ban in northern B.C.

BC Wildfire Service lifts campfire ban in northern B.C.

The campfire ban has been lifted in several regions, including Prince Rupert and Terrace
UPDATE: 4,800 properties in West Kelowna, Westbank and area on evacuation alert

UPDATE: 4,800 properties in West Kelowna, Westbank and area on evacuation alert

The fire was first reported Tuesday evening
Island MP calls for climate emergency relief for small businesses

Island MP calls for climate emergency relief for small businesses

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says businesses should be compensated for loss of revenue
Ground crews, helicopter attack wildfire northeast of Port Alberni

Ground crews, helicopter attack wildfire northeast of Port Alberni

Small fire was discovered Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16
B.C. invests $48 million in new Capilano University campus in Squamish

B.C. invests $48 million in new Capilano University campus in Squamish

Capilano assumes ownership of what was formerly the private Quest University campus