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Okanagan Indian Band warns of flood, rockfall risk in wildfire-burned areas
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (167+ words) Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is warning of increased flooding and slope instability risks following an assessment of the area affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire. In an update Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the band said it…...
United Way BC celebrates Okanagan wildfire volunteers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) Published 2:37 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Over 100 people volunteered with United Way BC to help evacuees from this year’s wildfires in the Okanagan. Many of the volunteers signed up within a day of United Way posting volunteer opportunities on its iVolunteer website....
Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
Evacuation orders, alerts downgraded for Cariboo's Big Bar Complex wildfire
1+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) Published 7:17 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Evacuation orders and alerts are being downgraded to all clear for areas affected by the Pear Lake wildfire. At 4 p.m. Monday (Aug.31), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded evacuation orders and alerts to all clear for approximately…...
UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway reopens west of Revelstoke after vehicle incident
1+ week, 6+ day ago (149+ words) Published 10:47 am Monday, August 31, 2026 The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened both ways just west of Revelstoke after a vehicle incident stalled traffic for more than two hours. DriveBC reported that Highway 1 closed as of 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the junction with Back…...
???Nothing like being home???: Evacuated Summerland seniors return from Osoyoos
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (708+ words) Published 3:14 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026 A group of seniors finally got to come home to Summerland after being evacuated for almost three weeks. On Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, the group of 30 seniors were able to step back home at the Summerland Seniors…...
Okanagan Forest Task Force asking province for help keeping backcountry safe
2+ week, 1+ day ago (625+ words) Published 2:11 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 Amid preparations to clean up an abandoned camp in the Lumby area, the Okanagan Forest Task Force (OFTF) is urging the province to aid its mission to make the backcountry safer. Ryan Hirschmiller, with OFTF, told…...
Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland remains held at 25,185 hectares
2+ week, 2+ day ago (268+ words) Published 8:12 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire remains held at 25,185 hectares as of Friday, Aug. 28, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). Rainy weather and cooler temperatures across the Okanagan Valley Saturday morning is a positive sign for the blaze,…...
Cardboard fire a close call in Kelowna's Glenmore neighbourhood
2+ week, 5+ day ago (188+ words) Published 2:16 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 A fire in the Glenmore neighbourhood drew a quick response from the Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Aug. 25 at 302 Moubray Road, west of Glenmore Road. A…...
1 evacuation alert rescinded after change in Brunswick Complex fire activity
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) Published 8:04 am Monday, August 24, 2026 By Dillon White/Mission City Record An evacuation alert for Area B in the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has been rescinded. The regional district announced that the alert for Sawmill Creek to Dogwood Valley first…...