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More than 1K properties on alert, evacuation orders issued for wildfire near Invermere

More than 1K properties on alert, evacuation orders issued for wildfire near Invermere

The Horsethief Creek blaze was first discovered at about 2:15 p.m. Monday
Blind B.C. man successfully swims Strait of Georgia for charity

Blind B.C. man successfully swims Strait of Georgia for charity

Scott Rees finished the swim in just under 11 hours to raise money for guide dogs
Resources added for structure protection near 2,000 hectare Adams Lake wildfire

Resources added for structure protection near 2,000 hectare Adams Lake wildfire

BC Wildfire Service sending specialized water delivery system to evacuation alert area
Nearly $40K raised for Kamloops man injured trying to save stepdaughter near Revelstoke

Nearly $40K raised for Kamloops man injured trying to save stepdaughter near Revelstoke

Ryan Fisher and his stepdaughter fell into Akolkolex Falls near Revelstoke on July 16
Wildfire south of Kamloops blows up to 2,600 hectares

Wildfire south of Kamloops blows up to 2,600 hectares

344 properties are on evacuation order because of the fire
B.C. government announces new programs, police standards for sexual assault

B.C. government announces new programs, police standards for sexual assault

Farnworth: changes will help survivors be treated fairly and shielded from further harm
Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

Environment minister releases six rules that are to shape how Canada supports the industry
HEU members at 7 B.C. care facilities vote yes to strike

HEU members at 7 B.C. care facilities vote yes to strike

98 per cent vote in favour of job action to back demands for new deal with Good Samaritan Canada
Navy to conduct drills on Okanagan and Kootenay Lakes

Navy to conduct drills on Okanagan and Kootenay Lakes

The exercises will be seen and heard from the Kelowna and Nelson Marinas July 25-Aug. 1
Structure protection crew to protect North Shuswap properties on evacuation alert

Structure protection crew to protect North Shuswap properties on evacuation alert

Residents of alert areas asked to register with Evacuee Registration and Assistance program