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

The fire was first reported Tuesday evening

Aug 16, 2023 11:45 PM Read more >

Island MP calls for climate emergency relief for small businesses

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says businesses should be compensated for loss of revenue

Aug 16, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Ground crews, helicopter attack wildfire northeast of Port Alberni

Small fire was discovered Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16

Aug 16, 2023 5:22 PM Read more >

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

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

Aug 16, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

New law will help track and enforce vacation rentals: housing minister

Ravi Kahlon also did not rule out province-wide registry for short-term vacation spots

Aug 16, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

West Kootenay has worst wildfire smoke in B.C.

Trail, Nelson and Castlegar’s air quality was ‘hazardous’ Wednesday afternoon

Aug 16, 2023 3:42 PM Read more >

Foot ferry makes long-awaited first sailing from Nanaimo to Vancouver

Maiden voyage for Hullo ferries delayed two days due to winds and power outage

Aug 16, 2023 3:40 PM Read more >

Canada, U.S. wrap up 18th round of Columbia River Treaty modernization talks

The latest discussions were held in Seattle as both delegations continue to negotiate updated treaty terms

Aug 16, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Wind largely behind massive Keremeos wildfire growth

A convoy of people who had to shelter at Cathedral Lake Lodge overnight have been safely evacuated

Aug 16, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

‘Save the rest of the city’: Reflecting on Okanagan Mountain Park 2003 wildfire

The Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire started Aug. 16, 2003, with a lightning strike

Aug 16, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >