Interior

• New wildfire discovered west of Peachland, B.C.

  The latest fire, burning near Glen Lake west of Peachland, is believed to be human caused and is estimated to be about 50 hectares in size, according to BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Sep 17, 2023
  
• Parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior under severe thunderstorm watch

  As warm weather continues to persist throughout the Southern Interior, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several areas in the region.

  Weather

  May 28, 2023
  
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• Several storm warnings issued for B.C. Interior

  Environment Canada is asking drivers to consider postponing their trip after several winter storm warnings were issued for the B.C. Interior.

  Weather

  Feb 26, 2023
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• Two highway closures planned near Revelstoke for avalanche control

  BC Highway 1 will be closed in two areas for avalanche control work Sunday evening.

  Traffic

  Feb 19, 2023
• Federal government invests $6.4 million into Southern Interior businesses

  The Southern Interior's growing tech sector is getting a boost from the federal government. Over 6 million dollars will be invested into local innovative businesses.

  Tech

  Nov 16, 2022
• Emergency response a major theme as Southern Interior mayors, leaders meet

  The focus comes after a challenging year where communities faced fires, floods, and extreme heat.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
• Snowfall warning issued for B.C. Interior highways

  Environment Canada issued a special weather alert for significant amounts of snow expected on highways in the B.C. Interior this weekend.

  Weather

  Jan 29, 2022
• Vernon mayor encourages residents to ‘remain patient, be kind, and not panic buy’

  Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming is strongly encouraging residents to remain patient, be kind, and not to panic-buy groceries while communities recover from the storm together.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2021
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• More licensed child care spaces in store for Interior families

  The province plans to open 84 licensed child care spaces and a further 79 in the Interior by March of 2022.

  Education

  Nov 10, 2021
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• B.C. government won’t issue orders to ban travel to wildfire-affected areas

  The public safety minister says the province is not considering bringing back road blocks between regions that were introduced during the height of COVID-19 restrictions.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2021