Skip to content

News

More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

The order came into effect at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28
Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast

Recuers say the whale was trailing more than 50 metres of line and gear
Okanagan farmers fear for future after BC Tree Fruit closure

Okanagan farmers fear for future after BC Tree Fruit closure

Okanagan farmers are unsure how to move forward after the news broke that BC Tree Fruits is dissolving
Fires deliberately set in Crofton Friday night worry community

Fires deliberately set in Crofton Friday night worry community

Conditions are tinder dry
Wildfire south of Princeton mapped at close to 1,800 hectares

Wildfire south of Princeton mapped at close to 1,800 hectares

Blaze sees no growth overnight: BC Wildfire Service
Canada calls for Israeli response on occupied Palestinian territory

Canada calls for Israeli response on occupied Palestinian territory

Vancouver Island's Angel Flight overlooked as B.C. funds Ontario charity

Vancouver Island's Angel Flight overlooked as B.C. funds Ontario charity

Province pumps $10M into Toronto-based medical travel assistance program, skips B.C.-based volunteers
Progress continues on Shetland Creek fire as more orders and alerts downgraded

Progress continues on Shetland Creek fire as more orders and alerts downgraded

Fire remains most active on the southern flank near Spences Bridge, but community not under threat
Kelowna man sentenced to 9 years for death of roommate

Kelowna man sentenced to 9 years for death of roommate

Lorence Williams was charged with second degree murder after an incident that resulted in a death in Rutland on May 30, 2021
Revelstoke ladies serve highway hotdogs to wildfire evacuees

Revelstoke ladies serve highway hotdogs to wildfire evacuees

Revelstoke local, Debbie Bye grills hotdogs for evacuees fleeing wildfires