UXO

• Search for unexploded munitions in North Vancouver to close some popular trails

  The rifle range was used by the Canadian Armed Forces for military training from the 1930s to the 1960s and it is believed a number of UXOs are still on the site.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Hiker wants unexploded military ordnance cleared from North Okanagan provincial park

  For the second time in less than four months, an unexploded military ordnance has been found in a North Okanagan park.

  Sep 2, 2020
  
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• Second World War-era explosive found by climbers in Jasper National Park

  A group of climbers were on the north side of Mt. Athabasca when they found the old Second World War-era explosive.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2019
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• Dept. of National Defence confirms live mortar found in North Okanagan

  The explosive was found Friday and was a remnant of former military training.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2018
• Landmine-riddled B.C. property still costing Ottawa millions to clean up for developer

  A 2016 settlement saw the government agree to pay out $11 million to a B.C. real estate developer over land riddled with unexploded landmines.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2018
• Firefighters’ wildfire mop-up efforts halted after UXO discovered near Vernon

  The finding has city officials putting out a warning to residents and the general public.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2016
• Okanagan Indian Band pushes for action on UXO

  Decades after they were used in military exercises, potentially dangerous unexploded explosive ordnances (UXO) still remain on lands owned by the Okanagan Indian Band...

  Jan 7, 2016
• New danger for refugees: leftover landmines in Croatia

  Croatia has opened its border to refugees and migrants trying to reach Western Europe, but in doing so those making the overland trek could be faced with life-threatening obstacles.

  World

  Sep 16, 2015