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The Statlu Creek wildfire grew slightly over the course of the past few days. (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)

Harrison-area wildfires holding steady as cooler weather arrives

The local wildfire situation remains largely unchanged heading into Friday as the…

 

A food truck belonging to Quality Foods drives ailong the detour route between Lake Cowichan and Port Alberni to deliver goods on Friday, June 9, 2023. (B.C. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PHOTO)

Cameron Bluffs fire near Port Alberni grows to 208 hectares; Highway 4 remains closed

B.C. Premier Eby faces criticism over not opening Horne Lake route as fire cuts off communities

 

The BC SPCA seized 162 rabbits, including the ones in the photo, from an Abbotsford home on May 26. (Photo: Suzaku Sanctuary)

SPCA seizes 162 rabbits from Abbotsford property

Owner says animals were not in danger and he is appealing decision

 

Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games athlete registration closing next week

Interested participants can register for one of 28 sports until June 15, Games run Aug. 22 to 26

Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)
An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)

Wildfire creeps close to Tumbler Ridge amid evacuation order

Fort St John opens ESS to greet overflow of evacuees from Dawson Creek

An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)
The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire around 6:07 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Contributed/Facebook).

Vehicle fire quickly doused in West Kelowna

The blaze was first reported at 6:07 a.m.

The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire around 6:07 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Contributed/Facebook).
The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire at 2:40 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Black Press file photo)

Residents, pets escape early morning bedroom fire in West Kelowna

The blaze was quickly put out, deemed accidental

The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire at 2:40 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Black Press file photo)
The Kelowna RCMP are investigating a home in an Upper Mission neighbourhood following two people found dead in a home on Thursday, June 8. (Jen Zielinski/Black Press)

2 women dead, man in hospital following ‘serious crime’ in Kelowna, no concern for public safety

A baby was found uninjured in the home; RCMP asking public to stay away during investigation

The Kelowna RCMP are investigating a home in an Upper Mission neighbourhood following two people found dead in a home on Thursday, June 8. (Jen Zielinski/Black Press)
(Alex Senger/Freelance)

‘You are loved’: Kelowna celebrates gender diverse people during Pride Trans March

Multiple activities are planned to celebrate Pride each day until June 11

(Alex Senger/Freelance)
A combination of dried-out forests, potentially strong winds and lightning could make for a “very challenging” fire season in 2023, which has already turned to be unprecedented in many ways, provincial officials said Thursday (June 8) during a news conference. (Black Press Media file photo)

Officials warn of ‘very challenging’ fire season ahead in B.C.

Large ‘chunks’ of B.C.’s interior already find themselves in ‘desert-like conditions’

A combination of dried-out forests, potentially strong winds and lightning could make for a “very challenging” fire season in 2023, which has already turned to be unprecedented in many ways, provincial officials said Thursday (June 8) during a news conference. (Black Press Media file photo)
12,000 BC Hydro customers without power north of Kamloops. (BC Hydro)

More than 12K BC Hydro customers without power in Kamloops, Clearwater, Valemount

Transmission circuit failure is to blame for the outage

12,000 BC Hydro customers without power north of Kamloops. (BC Hydro)
An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for Tumbler Ridge due to wildfire

Evacuees are to report to the reception centre in Dawson Creek Ovintiv Events Centre.

An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)
Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man dies after going into medical distress while swimming in Vancouver Island lake

Rescue attempt by friends, emergency services successful, but victim died later in Nanaimo hospital

Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Reports of gunshots lead to Kelowna standoff, at least 1 person arrested

Several police vehicles and ambulances are at Appaloosa and Arab roads

A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna fire crews take down blaze in Black Mountain

Crews received calls about smoke in the area at 1 a.m.

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)

Homeowner, neighbour help douse South Kelowna wildfire

The fire started around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)
Update for the wildfire northwest of Revelstoke. (BC Wildfire Services Map)

Update: Wildfire near Mica Dam outside Revelstoke grows overnight

BC Wildfire Services couldn’t measure the growth due to smoke

Update for the wildfire northwest of Revelstoke. (BC Wildfire Services Map)