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80-year-old woman killed in Summerland, B.C., wildfire: RCMP

RCMP have confirmed a fatality in the explosive wildfire that forced mass evacuations from Summerland, B.C., over the weekend.

3-year-old girl hospitalized after Maple Ridge, B.C., bear attack

A bear attack in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday has left a three-year-old girl in hospital.

Prince George demolishing former Knights Inn Motel to make way for redevelopment

The city is demolishing a downtown motel, once used by B.C. Housing to address the city's supportive housing needs, to make way for future downtown development

Kindness of strangers turns wildfire travel nightmare into 'special gift' for 90-year-old

The kindness of strangers helped transform what could have been a travel nightmare into a birthday one Saskatoon woman won't soon forget.

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 10

The Penticton RCMP has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman who was fleeing the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, B.C.

B.C. wildfires: What's burning as province declares state of emergency

Where are the wildfires in B.C., how much has burned so far and how is air quality being affected? CBC breaks it all down in this series of graphics and maps.

B.C. cities need more power to target and seize homes linked to drugs and gangs, councillor says

Call comes after two targeted drive-by shootings near local schools in Fort St. John in recent weeks, during which RCMP say bullets from gunfire have hit several homes and vehicles and injured one suspect.

Search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction: Vancouver Island semifinals

Round 2, Vancouver Island matchups 'diverse mix' of nature, art, purpose-built tourist attractions and business

From police calls to kitchen debates: the reality of municipal door-to-door campaigning

Municipal candidates recount the variety of experiences they have as they embark on a time-honoured tradition of campaigning — the door-knock.

Vancouver Island fire departments send help to fight Interior wildfires

Fire departments across Vancouver Island are sending crews to help fight wildfires in the B.C. Interior, where thousands of people have been forced to leaves their homes.

Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family

When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland, B.C., around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming.

Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to flee

Kyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been destroyed when she received a photo of the ridge where it once stood, completely engulfed in flames.

1 dead, hundreds of structures destroyed in wildfires across B.C.

Off-road vehicles banned on Crown land in many parts of B.C. as wildfires burn

This prohibition does not apply to emergency response, agriculture or commercial/industrial users who operate off-road vehicles for farming or business purposes.

Summerland farmers can return to wildfire evacuation zone to care for their animals

Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham said the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has established a pass system specifically for farmers and ranchers to relocate livestock.

Latest on the Bald Range wildfire shows some fire growth expected on Monday

The BC Wildfire Service said the Bald Range fire grew approximately one to 1.5 kilometres on the northwestern and southern portions on Sunday night.

Watch live: BC Wildfire, RCMP, Summerland officials hold media briefing

This briefing comes as thousands of people remain out of their homes due to the Bald Range wildfire, which sparked on Friday afternoon.

Videos capture aftermath of Summerland fire in Faulder, residents say it was ‘errie’

The blaze broke out on Friday afternoon near Summerland and grew quickly to 5,000 hectares in only a few hours. It is now mapped at more than 15,500 hectares.

Cause of Summerland wildfire under investigation as RCMP examine reports of suspicious activity

The Penticton RCMP, along with neighbouring RCMP detachments, are actively patrolling areas currently within the evacuation order, checking in on properties and businesses.

Seniors forced to flee B.C. wildfire found safe due to Apple AirTag, help from strangers

Helen Gonzalez said she and her sister didn't know what to do until she remembered that their dog, Christy, had an Apple AirTag on her collar.

Why did the ‘absolutely shocking’ B.C. wildfire intensify so fast?

Starting about 15 km northwest of Summerland last Friday, the Bald Ridge wildfire quickly grew to 50 square kilometres in just three hours after it was first detected.

B.C. family finds hope in Montreal researchers to fight son’s rare disease

A B.C., family is travelling across Canada in search of hope from their three-year-old son, as Montreal researchers work on a potential treatment for his rare genetic disease.

Conservation officers continue search for bear after Maple Ridge girl attacked

Three-year-old Anaiyah Lekei is now recovering after surgery. The bear clawed and bit her several times on the head, neck and back.

Animal sanctuary among evacuees of Summerland wildfire

Faith Affleck runs Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary in Summerland and is currently staying in Okanagan Falls with two of her rescues.