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Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

The McDougall Creek wildfire has damaged or destroyed at least 50 structures around Kelowna, B.C., but worst hit areas have yet to be surveyed, says chief.
Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.
Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.
Eagle's Eye View: Discover the splendour of Squamish River through drone imagery

Eagle's Eye View: Discover the splendour of Squamish River through drone imagery

Squamish photographer Al Liu shares stunning shots above the Squamish River this past weekend as wildfire smoke moved in from the north.
'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

'Will pay you back': West Kelowna grateful for army of B.C. firefighters

Dozens of fire departments from across the province descended on West Kelowna over the last several days.
Letter: Electric vehicles an emerging safety concern on our ferry system

Letter: Electric vehicles an emerging safety concern on our ferry system

'I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to a concern that’s been on my mind lately regarding the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) on our ferry system.'
Kelowna kangaroo farm attraction on fire watch

Kelowna kangaroo farm attraction on fire watch

Wildfires and wildlife
5 things you (probably) didn't know about ships in Vancouver

5 things you (probably) didn't know about ships in Vancouver

Ships have played an essential role to Vancouver's history, starting long before the city was founded.
Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Guilty plea in Vancouver throat slashing incident

Jesse Rene Attig walked up behind a man parked and cut his throat.
Canadian Armed Forces to assist with B.C. wildfire response

Canadian Armed Forces to assist with B.C. wildfire response

“We're deploying Canadian Forces assets and providing resources to help with evacuations, staging, and other logistical tasks.”
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