Summerland
BC Forest Minister says Summerland wildfire ‘real wake-up call’
Minister Ravi Parmar toured parts of the community devastated by the recent fire
Bald Range wildfire was extreme, grew quickly near Summerland: firefighters
Speed of fire growth provided unique challenges
Bald Range wildfire prompts area restriction west of Summerland
The order comes into effect at noon on Aug. 29
COLUMN: A long recovery after a wildfire
Summerland has changed in the aftermath of the Bald Range wildfire
Summerland Mayor, MLA, Minister encourage tourists visit, support businesses after wildfire
The Okanagan is open for business and ready to receive tourists, officials say
The latest B.C. Conservative fractures are not surprising, say political experts
The B.C. Conservatives will meet Monday after six MLAs left the party this month amid growing divisions over leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. The post The latest B.C. Conservative fractures are not surprising, say political experts appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
B.C. legislator and activist Joan Phillip dies at age 74
Joan Phillip, the B.C. NDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona and a longtime Indigenous activist, has died at 74. The post B.C. legislator and activist Joan Phillip dies at age 74 appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high
B.C.'s provincial state of emergency over wildfires ended Thursday, though officials warned the fire risk remains high. The post B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline.
The B.C. Conservatives are facing a wave of defections, with six MLAs leaving the caucus this month amid turmoil over Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership. The post The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline. appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
State of Local Emergency cancelled, evacuation orders rescinded, in North Okanagan electoral area
It’s great news for a late Monday afternoon. Based upon recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is cancelling the State of Local Emergency […]
More evacuees able to return home in Bradley Creek wildfire area near Vernon
The Okanagan Indian Band has partially rescinded its evacuation order Friday afternoon
Police watchdog seeking more witnesses to Penticton incident
The individual involved was hospitalized after "contact" with a police vehicle
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