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Burned vehicles are seen at a property destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire, in Scotch Creek, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia-Shuswap officials call for review of B.C.’s wildfire response

The CSRD supported the Mayor of Barriere’s call on the provincial government

Burned vehicles are seen at a property destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire, in Scotch Creek, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dine Around Victoria. AdobeStock

Dine Around Happy Hour comes to B.C. restaurants

The series will run until Sept. 30

Dine Around Victoria. AdobeStock
The big guy is 704 pounds as he starts prepping for fall snacking. (Instagram)

Last chance to see Boo the bear in Golden before winter slumber

Visit Boo the bear until Sept. 23

The big guy is 704 pounds as he starts prepping for fall snacking. (Instagram)
Fire encroaching on homes in Lake Country on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Kelowna, Lake Country wildfires now considered under control

The McDougall Creek wildfire remains out of control in West Kelowna

Fire encroaching on homes in Lake Country on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Boo enjoying his ice bath. (Kicking Horse Refuge)

Hot days, cool treats for Golden’s Boo the bear

Keeping Boo safe and cool has been a priority for the refuge

Boo enjoying his ice bath. (Kicking Horse Refuge)
An photo of the blockade on Highway 1, from Aug.23. (Facebook)

North Shuswap on edge after alleged incident on Highway 1 amid wildfire

A reported permitted truck was set to bring supplies into the wildfire zone

An photo of the blockade on Highway 1, from Aug.23. (Facebook)
A plane buckets water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Lake Country Wildfire Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Lake Country blaze remains at 174 hectares as drones challenge fire crews

All evacuation alerts and orders remain the same

A plane buckets water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Lake Country Wildfire Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Regional District of the Central Okanagan evacuation map. (CORD)

Crews continue to battle structural blazes in Kelowna’s Glenmore wildfire

The wildfire is currently 769 hectares in size

Regional District of the Central Okanagan evacuation map. (CORD)
RCMP officers meet at a roadblock after evacuating the Wilden neighbourhood near Knox Mountain due to a wildfire burning above homes, in Kelowna, B.C., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna grows to 11,000 hectares

McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectares

RCMP officers meet at a roadblock after evacuating the Wilden neighbourhood near Knox Mountain due to a wildfire burning above homes, in Kelowna, B.C., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Lower East Adams Lake fire burning in Scotch Creek on Aug. 18. (Facebook)

VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire

The road is closed between Shuswap Avenue and Passchendaele Road

Lower East Adams Lake fire burning in Scotch Creek on Aug. 18. (Facebook)
The McDougall Creek wildfire on August 17, 2023, from Kelowna, B.C. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Kelowna Capital News)

VIDEO: West Kelowna inferno crests over ridge; community on high alert

Strong winds sparked visible growth to a large McDougall Creek wildfire in…

The McDougall Creek wildfire on August 17, 2023, from Kelowna, B.C. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Kelowna Capital News)
Large flames rise from McDougall Creek blaze on Thursday. (Contributed)

Structures destroyed by McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

The McDougall Creek Wildfire is now 1,100 hectares

Large flames rise from McDougall Creek blaze on Thursday. (Contributed)
An unconscious man on Okanagan Lake taken to hospital. (Jordy Cunningham/ Capital News)

Unconscious man floating on Okanagan Lake rescued, taken to hospital

The man was found floating near Cold Sands Beach in Kelowna

An unconscious man on Okanagan Lake taken to hospital. (Jordy Cunningham/ Capital News)
4,800 properties are on evacuation alert due to the McDougall Creek wildfire near West Kelowna. (cordemergency.ca)

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

The fire was first reported Tuesday evening

4,800 properties are on evacuation alert due to the McDougall Creek wildfire near West Kelowna. (cordemergency.ca)
An image of the Lower East Adams Lake Fire from late afternoon on Aug.2. (CSRD)

Wildfire burning in North Shuswap threatens structures, evacuation order issued

The wildfire is located 21 kilometres north of Chase on the east side of Adams Lake

An image of the Lower East Adams Lake Fire from late afternoon on Aug.2. (CSRD)
Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)

Mother, boyfriend charged following B.C. Amber Alert, kids found safe in Alberta

The children were first reported missing July 18

Surrey RCMP say the Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton has been cancelled. They were last seen by their father on June 28 when leaving for a planned vacation with their mother, Verity Bolton. They were supposed to return July 17, 2023. (Lauren Collins)
As this is a new and emerging incident, a response officer is flying the area. Here, the officer will plan a suppression strategy and tactics that are the most effective with the type of fire behaviour. (BC Wildfire)

A 300 hectare wildfire breaks out near Invermere posing threat to public

The Horsethief Creek blaze was first discovered at about 2:15 p.m. Monday

As this is a new and emerging incident, a response officer is flying the area. Here, the officer will plan a suppression strategy and tactics that are the most effective with the type of fire behaviour. (BC Wildfire)
As this is a new and emerging incident, a response officer is flying the area. Here, the officer will plan a suppression strategy and tactics that are the most effective with the type of fire behaviour. (BC Wildfire)

More than 1K properties on alert, evacuation orders issued for wildfire near Invermere

The Horsethief Creek blaze was first discovered at about 2:15 p.m. Monday

As this is a new and emerging incident, a response officer is flying the area. Here, the officer will plan a suppression strategy and tactics that are the most effective with the type of fire behaviour. (BC Wildfire)
BC Wildfire map of blazes sparked on Wednesday evening. (BC Wildfire)

Multiple wildfires spark north of Kamloops following thunderstorm

Most of the blazes are suspected to be lightning caused

BC Wildfire map of blazes sparked on Wednesday evening. (BC Wildfire)
Hwy 5, Great Bear Snowshed looking north on Monday. (DriveBC)

1 airlifted to hospital after semi collides with 3 vehicles on Coquihalla

The Coquihalla was closed for almost 12 hours on Monday

Hwy 5, Great Bear Snowshed looking north on Monday. (DriveBC)