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Few hotels, emergency support services for B.C. fire evacuees, says OKIB member

Approximately 30 Okanagan Indian Band members and around 200 non-band members have lost their homes to wildfire over August long weekend, according to the band's chief. Evacuees say they faced issues and delays receiving financial support from Emergency Support Services, and many continue to struggle to secure hotel rooms in the Interior.

Over 50 violations found during North Pacific illegal fishing crackdown

Fisheries and Oceans Canada found a significant amount of violations involving sharks in the North Pacific, including finning, during its 2026 illegal fishing crackdown operation.

Metro Vancouver bus operators to launch job action after rejecting 2nd tentative deal

Unifor says in a statement that member workers will begin job action on Aug. 17 by launching a ban on wearing uniforms, but no transit services will be disrupted.

Haida Gwaii rattled by magnitude 4.3 earthquake in B.C. waters

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has struck off British Columbia's coast, with shaking reported across the islands of Haida Gwaii.

Get ready for 'meteor Christmas' with an added bonus: a partial solar eclipse

Every August we are treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. But this year, during the day of the peak, much of Canada will also get a partial solar eclipse.

B.C. company to buy, convert 10 Canadian military aircraft for firefighting service

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr announced the Canadian government will sell 10 of its used C-130 Hercules aircraft to B.C.-based aerospace company Coulson Aviation, which will convert them into firefighting aircraft.

How organizations are adapting to a summer of smoke in B.C.'s Interior

About 10 per cent of tourists in Kelowna are cancelling their accommodation, with about 10 per cent of the occupied hotel rooms taken by wildfire evacuees. Tourism Kelowna says the city has more to offer than outdoor recreation, but last-minute cancellations are linked to smoky skies.

Vancouver-born NBA player died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke of Vancouver died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.

Entire community of Summerland ordered to evacuate due to fast-moving wildfire

The Bald Range fire grew to 50 square kilometres in three hours after it was first detected at 5:30 p.m. PT on Friday evening, said Erick Thompson with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's emergency operations centre.

U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?

Canada is prepared to lift bans on sales of alcohol from the United States in exchange for U.S. tariff relief, sources told CBC this week. But a recent poll showed nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they wouldn't buy American booze if it returns to store shelves north of the border.

Summerland under evacuation order due to fast-moving, aggressive wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting.

B.C. wildfires likely to persist well into fall, scientist says

As evacuees throughout B.C. remain out of their homes after weeks of wildfires threatening their communities — some grappling with the destruction of their properties — wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan says the 2026 fire season this year is likely to extend into September and possibly beyond.

Fast-moving wildfire forces all of Summerland, B.C., to evacuate

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 8

A state of emergency was declared by the District of Summerland just after 10:30 p.m. PT, due to the growing Bald Range wildfire, discovered Friday afternoon. On the northwest end of Okanagan Lake, the Bradley Creek wildfire hasn't shown much growth this week, maintaining about 28.5 square kilometres in fire perimeter.

RCMP report a possible fatality from massive Summerland fire

RCMP said officers continue to provide emergency response and assistance following the Bald Range fire that grew quickly and forced thousands to flee their homes.

Summerland wildfire forces large numbers of seniors in residential care to relocate

David Hickey, a driver with the High Acuity Response Team, helped receive dozens of seniors at Kaigo Senior Living Facility in Kelowna.

Video shows rapid night growth of Bald Range fire near Summerland

The Bald Range fire, which sparked around 5:30 p.m., grew so fast that homes were destroyed and the fast-moving flames trapped people.

Photos of Bald Range fire near Summerland show aggressive wildfire growth

The Bald Range wildfire near Summerland sparked at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and exploded in size to 9,500 hectares by Saturday morning.

B.C. premier declares wildfire state of emergency

B.C. Premier David Eby and emergency officials are set to provide an update Saturday as wildfires continue to force evacuations across the province.

Video captures Faulder residents rescuing their dogs from vehicle surrounded by flames

A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded by flames.

‘Explosive’ Summerland wildfire creating conditions ‘never seen before’

The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens of people trapped behind the fire line.

As massive B.C. wildfire raged, groups worked to rescue livestock, animals

When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. But many have livestock and animals to care for.