BC Forest Minister says Summerland wildfire ‘real wake-up call’
Minister Ravi Parmar toured parts of the community devastated by the recent fire
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Bald Range wildfire was extreme, grew quickly near Summerland: firefighters
Speed of fire growth provided unique challenges
Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland remains held at 25,185 hectares
Rain and cooler temperatures is a positive sign for the blaze, which has seen little to no rain since its discovery on Aug. 7
Summerland boil water notice partly rescinded
Notice remains in effect for Trout Creek
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.
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The Okanagan Indian Band has partially rescinded its evacuation order Friday afternoon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
Lingering wildfire smoke covers Cariboo, Thompson, Okanagan, Kootenays
Some of the smoke is coming from wildfires in the United States
Gloves drop at Day 2 of Penticton Vees training camp
Training camp wraps up with Peaches Cup on Saturday, Aug. 28
West Kelowna RCMP look for witnesses to alleged kidnapping, assault
The alleged kidnapping and aggravated assault took place on Tuesday, Aug. 25
Bans lifted on off-road vehicles in select B.C. fire centres
Off-road vehicle prohibitions will be rescinded on Crown land in select B.C. fire centres Friday at 12 p.m. Pacific time, Aug. 28. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says restrictions on […]
Advocates, industry looking for answers on 2029 fish farm ban amid Ottawa’s silence
Even the B.C. government doesn't know what the plan is with ban less than three years away
BREAKING: Defender of Indigenous rights MLA Joan Phillip dies
Phillip had been battling health issues for several months
A walk for J: Bringing Cowichan community together to remember loved ones lost to toxic drug crisis
Chad Cawson, Citizen reporter, hosts event to honour his sister