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
Summerland boil water notice partly rescinded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
Okanagan
Bald Range wildfire near Summerland being held
This means that it is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary
Ottawa to match money raised by Red Cross for Summerland wildfire relief
The Red Cross will determine how the funds will be spent
Emerging artists selected to perform at Denim on the Diamond in Kelowna
Three emerging artists were selected to perform at Denim on the Diamond 2026
Support available for North Okanagan businesses as wildfire and drought take a toll
Local businesses will be able to access financial aid and support
Cyclist walks away after stuck by vehicle on Kelowna’s Highway 33
The man was looked over the cyclist but he declined to go to hospital
BC
Summerland’s Twisted Whiskers closing as owner says wildfire added to business struggles
A Summerland thrift store will permanently close its doors in December, after two difficult years in business and a summer tourism season disrupted by the Bald Range wildfire
The ongoing fight to save Emily Carr’s historic House of All Sorts
It’s been a year since Emily Carr’s House of All Sorts owner Peter Willis publicly called on the B.C. government to take immediate action to preserve the historic site — and he’s still waiting for a response to address his concerns. The post The ongoing fight to save Emily Carr’s historic House of...
‘We’ve been so worried’: Another B.C. couple missing after Nepal flash flooding
Their daughter says they were on a guided pilgrimage in the region of Nepal and haven't been heard from since the morning of Aug. 26.
B.C.’s historic Little Red House destroyed by fire
The Langley Heritage Society said in an online post Friday that it was "sad and unfortunate" the home, also known as the McIver House, was never preserved.
Severe drought prompts new order limiting water use for irrigation in B.C. Interior
A new water-restriction order has been placed on the Bessette Creek area in the southern Interior of British Columbia due to endangered chinook salmon being "at risk" as drought conditions persist. The post Severe drought prompts new order limiting water use for irrigation in B.C. Interior appeared...
Canada
B.C. NDP MLA Joan Phillip dead at 74
Joan Phillip, the NDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona and wife of Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, has died.
An island mysteriously appeared — then disappeared — on B.C.'s largest reservoir
B.C. Hydro says it's monitoring for the reappearance of a mysterious island first spotted by boaters 100 kilometres from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in northeastern B.C.
How and why CBC News will adjust its 9/11 language guidance
CBC’s reporting on terrorism, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, and like other major news organizations, it has been our practice for decades.
How Trump’s lumber tariffs made a bad situation worse in B.C.
Donald Trump is hardly the first U.S. president whose government has imposed steep duties on Canadian lumber. The tariffs are the latest chapter in a dispute that's been going on for more than four decades. Here’s how we got here.
Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 37
At least 27 people have been killed following a Russian attack on the Bucha district, close to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, officials said Saturday.
World
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
‘Immense’ Devastation as Nepal Continues Search for 2,400 Missing in Floods
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club
A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.
Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?
Trump says US has 'historic' deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said.