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Long after the roar of flames has been silenced and the rebuilding process has begun, those who survive wildfires have another battle ahead of them.

The McDougall Creek wildfire razed 191 homes in West Kelowna, Kelowna, Westbank First Nation. A year later, the devastation is still visible and rebuilding has barely begun.

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia is increasing after holding below 350 for days as officials warn of lightning in the forecast.

British Columbia's wildfire service says it's on the lookout for a surge in wildfire activity as thunderstorms and winds are forecast to join record-setting heat.

The fast-moving Shetland Creek fire burning near Spences Bridge is of the most concern.

The fire happened Monday in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood, as an old farm building on Casorso Road went up in flames around noon.

The ban, effective Friday at noon, includes the areas around Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Princeton Merritt, Lillooet and Clearwater. 

The City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’

If you're looking to catch a fireworks show this Canada Day there are plenty of opportunities across the Okanagan Valley.

Trudeau called Meta an "irresponsible web giant" that made billions sharing information from local journalists who work hard to make sure people are properly informed.

When conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.

The number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.

The availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire behaviour and growth at night, a new Canadian study found.

Brad Gushue was a win away from making more curling history at the Canadian men's championship.

Casandra Cooper never thought her love of travel would take her to new depths around the world as a competitive freediver.

In other junior hockey action on Friday night, Salmon Arm beat Prince George and Vernon downed Victoria despite being heavily outshot.

Snow has blanketed much of B.C., and in the Southern Interior that means cancelled flights to and from Vancouver, slower driving conditions and warnings to careful at home and out.

Of the top most-read stories in the valley, half involved summer wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and devastated communities. 

Rosemary Thomson, the orchestra’s former conductor and music director, is suing the OSO Society and president Judy Burns over her firing.

From wildfire coverage to missing people, 2023 was a year of many diverse stories that captivated hundreds of thousands of readers. Here are Global BC's top 10 stories of 2023.