‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery
Little relief, lightning possible in Okanagan forecast
Good Creek fire in Okanagan Mountain Park is ‘out of control’
VIDEO: Mount Eneas fire causing traffic delays along Highway 97
VIDEO: Camper visiting Okanagan talks about being evacuated by fire
B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency
No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C.” Continue reading
Police investigating fatal shooting in Oliver
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First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending
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B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
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More temporary fisheries closures in Gulf of St. Lawrence after right whale sightings
Ottawa says all gear must be removed from the affected areas, and notice will be given prior to reopening. Continue reading
Peachland and community reacts to fires, evacuations
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The Mt. Eneas fire south of Peachland has resulted in an evacuation order for properties in the Brent Road area as well as Highway 97 South. Evacuees are asked to register at the Emergency Support Services reception centre located at Lakeview Heights Baptist Church in West Kelowna. Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
Thailand wants control over how movies portray Thai soccer team cave rescue
The boys and coach of the Wild Boars soccer team were released from the hospital on Wednesday. Continue reading
Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic
Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Moscow ready to discuss possible visit by Vladimir Putin to Washington after Trump invite
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Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Mount Eneas fire burning out of control
The Mount Eneas fire south of Peachland is burning out of control. Continue reading
Liberals rise in polls as Canadians rally behind Trudeau in spat with Trump: Ipsos poll
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Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Rowan Atkinson not ‘dead’: Viral Mr. Bean hoax is spreading a real virus
A video hoax claiming ‘Mr. Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson has died is going viral, and it’s spreading a computer virus designed to siphon personal information. Continue reading
Children among 13 killed after duck boat capsizes on Missouri lake
Weather is believed to have caused the boat to capsize. Continue reading
Canada Child Benefit payments get a boost
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No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C.” Continue reading
More evacuation orders due to Mount Eneas wildfire
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Three properties in the Central Okanagan Regional District that were on evacuation alert were upgraded to an evacuation order. Continue reading
Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery
The Kelowna Fire Department put out a grass fire near the cemetery this afternoon. Continue reading
Police investigating fatal shooting in Oliver
A 58-year-old man was fatally shot in Oliver on Tuesday. Continue reading
First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending
The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard. Continue reading
UPDATE: Mount Eneas fire listed at 1,000 hectares; more properties on evacuation alert
The District of Summerland says approximately 40 more homes in the South Okanagan were put on evacuation order because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
B.C. considering entering legal case on federal carbon price
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan hasn’t ruled out British Columbia seeking intervenor status in Saskatchewan’s legal bid to stop a national carbon price. Continue reading
Peachland and community reacts to fires, evacuations
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The Mt. Eneas fire south of Peachland has resulted in an evacuation order for properties in the Brent Road area as well as Highway 97 South. Evacuees are asked to register at the Emergency Support Services reception centre located at Lakeview Heights Baptist Church in West Kelowna. Continue reading
‘Those flames are 50 feet high’: B.C. residents near huge Mount Eneas wildfire
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
“It’s cresting the mountain right now!” Continue reading
B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s only one reason for that, and that’s because ICBC is the only place to go,” said spokesperson Kris Sims. “They are a forced government monopoly.” Continue reading
Good Creek fire in Okanagan Mountain Park is ‘out of control’
The Good Creek fire in Okanagan Mountain Park is out of control, says the B.C. Wildfire Service, but rain may be on the way. However, so could more lightning, which caused several fires in the Okanagan on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Little relief, lightning possible in Okanagan forecast
By Peter Quinlan Meteorologist
Little relief is in the Okanagan weather forecast for crews battling fires across the region. Continue reading
Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic
Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire. Continue reading
VIDEO: Camper visiting Okanagan talks about being evacuated by fire
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A camper from the Vancouver area discusses what it was like to be evacuated by a fire in the Okanagan. Continue reading
VIDEO: Mount Eneas fire causing traffic delays along Highway 97
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Traffic along Highway 97 is running into long delays because of the Mount Eneas fire between Peachland and Summerland. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018. Continue reading
Mount Eneas fire burning out of control
The Mount Eneas fire south of Peachland is burning out of control. Continue reading
Taxi companies pitch plan to keep ride-hailing companies out of Metro Vancouver
The Vancouver Taxi Association has a tentative agreement in place to develop a ride-for-hire app called Kater. Continue reading
Charges laid after 8 dogs seized from central Alberta hotel room
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
An employee with the animal rescue organization said all the dogs were stressed but in good physical condition. Continue reading
Air quality warning issued for smoke-covered Okanagan
With wildfire smoke blanketing the Okanagan, Interior Health people with lung issues should consider taking it easy until the skies clear. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The most serious fires are burning between Peachland and Summerland. Continue reading
200-hectare wildfire forces Summerland-area state of emergency to be declared
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The wildfire could “threaten life and safety.” Continue reading
Okanagan Mountain Park fire growing fast; evacuation alerts issued
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
BC Wildfire estimated the size of the fire to be about 200 hectares at 9:25 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
UPDATED: Evacuations ordered; wildfire jumps highway near Peachland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A wildfire burning between Peachland and Summerland jumped the highway Wednesday evening. Continue reading
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