Columbia

• Bush Creek wildfire activity ‘expected to increase’ as warming, drying trend continues

  A warming, drying trend is still projected to continue through Monday, which is expected to increase fire behaviour.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
  
• Cocaine, meth, fentanyl seized in international drug investigation launched in Winnipeg

  RCMP are asking for help tracking down two further suspects connected with the Project Divergent.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2022
  
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• Vertical campus plans for Kelowna’s UBC Okanagan take shape

  Instead of having a typical horizontal development within a large peripherical university campus, the new proposed university building will be in an urban area.

  News

  Dec 28, 2021
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• B.C. special anti-gang unit in Revelstoke to deter violence at biker event

  The special forces team is assisting the local detachment in hopes of preventing a repeat of a violent event in Cranbrook on July 23.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2021
• Smoky skies preventing some wildfires from being accurately sized, says BC Wildfire

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, smoky conditions and windy skies are preventing accurate wildfire mapping.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
• Coronavirus: Nearly 50 new cases announced for Interior Health region

  Interior Health said 47 new COVID-19 cases were reported overnight, along with 399 active cases, 10 people in hospital and one person in isolation.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2020
• Overnight apartment building fire in Revelstoke deemed suspicious by RCMP

  Police say an investigation is underway, and that forensic specialists have been called in.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
• Okanagan weather: Mix of sun and clouds, then warming temperatures

  Environment Canada is forecasting slightly cooler weather for Friday, with sunny periods Saturday through Monday.

  Weather

  Aug 7, 2020
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• Columbia Station reopens after woman allegedly pushed in front of SkyTrain

  New Westminster later said a woman has non-life-threatening injuries following a medical emergency.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2020
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• Coronavirus: ‘Stay close to home’ for Victoria Day long weekend, says Columbia Shuswap regional district

  The call is in addition to other communities in B.C.’s Southern Interior, who have voiced concerns about an influx of visitors this weekend.

  May 13, 2020