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Firefighters knock down ‘highly visible’ wildfire near Alberni neighbourhood

One-hectare blaze in Dry Creek gully did not threaten structures, but scrambled multiple departments

Jul 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Bald Range Creek wildfire being held, BC Hydro waiting for safe access

Power remains out for 69 BC Hydro customers

Jul 18, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

Take a historic ride inside iconic Second World War planes in Penticton

The Flying Legends of Victory Tour is in Penticton until July 23

Jul 18, 2023 1:38 PM Read more >

Langford Costco workers douse brush fire, keep it from losing control

Fire chief suspects discarded cigarette sparked fire in drought conditions

Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Drones, ATVs hamper B.C.’s wildfire fighting efforts

Anyone caught operating a drone in the vicinity of a wildfire could face fines or jail time

Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Bus catches fire on Hwy 16, stranding tourists; B.C. firefighters respond

No one was injured in July 16 blaze

Jul 18, 2023 1:22 PM Read more >

B.C. farmers facing feed, hay shortages amid drought, wildfires

Province working to find hay, feed for those in need

Jul 18, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Kamloops teen dead after falling into waterfall near Revelstoke

15-year-old female fell into Akolkolex Falls

Jul 18, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Asthmatic B.C. boy who died amid wildfire smoke called ‘face of climate crisis’

B.C. doctors group says Carter Vigh’s death underscores urgent need to protect vulnerable people

Jul 18, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Doukhobor kids taken from B.C. homes in 1950s deserve compensation: report

B.C.’s ombudsperson says apology later this year will be a ‘momentous step’

Jul 18, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >