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Crater Creek wildfire reaches 41,000 ha., crews continue to work on guards

Crater Creek wildfire reaches 41,000 ha., crews continue to work on guards

The fire has crossed into the US.
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Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

"Several” homes have been destroyed by the wildfire in Lake Country's Okanagan Centre area, while others have been partially damaged.
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Multiple buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna area, but new $75M water plant saved

Multiple buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna area, but new $75M water plant saved

Many homes were lost to wildfire but many were saved, says West Kelowna fire chief
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Restoration of Sidney Island ecosystem 'not feasible' without full eradication of invasive deer, Parks Canada says

Restoration of Sidney Island ecosystem 'not feasible' without full eradication of invasive deer, Parks Canada says

Parks Canada says the fallow deer must be eradicated before their population rebounds
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Reduced sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver with Coastal Renaissance out of order

Reduced sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver with Coastal Renaissance out of order

Coastal Renaissance is out for repair, return date uncertain
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B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
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Progress made during first daylong closure of Highway 4 to allow boulder removal

Progress made during first daylong closure of Highway 4 to allow boulder removal

The province closed the highway to Port Alberni for a full day to remove fridge-sized boulders
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First Nations councillor was split from the man charged with her murder: Chief

First Nations councillor was split from the man charged with her murder: Chief

Mother-of-three Stephanie Patterson was a survivor of the 60s Scoop and grew up in foster homes, said Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Ron Giesbrecht.
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New 129-room extended-stay hotel coming to Victoria airport lands

New 129-room extended-stay hotel coming to Victoria airport lands

The 129-room, three-storey hotel, which is part of the Marriott brand, is slated to open in spring 2025
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Repairs to B.C. Ferries' Coastal Renaissance could take 'weeks, not days'

Repairs to B.C. Ferries' Coastal Renaissance could take 'weeks, not days'

Several sailings were cancelled Thursday after Coastal Renaissance was pulled out of service. B.C. Ferries is trying to provide slots on other sailings for people with reservations, but it will not be possible for everybody.
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