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Memories of devastating 2023 wildfire cast long shadow for Shuswap residentsIt's been one year since the Adams Lake East fire merged with the Bush Creek fire, devastating the North Shore area of the Shuswap.FireAug 20
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Lightning strikes spark fires in the ShuswapLightning strikes have caused about 90 per cent of wildfires in British Columbia this year, the province says.FireAug 6
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Hot weather, possible dry lightning, in Shuswap weather forecastFriday’s forecast for the Shuswap features a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.CanadaAug 1
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All-clear given for Hullcar Mountain wildfire near ArmstrongOn Wednesday, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ended its evacuation alerts for the Hullcar Mountain wildfire near Armstrong, B.C.FireAug 14
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Vernon rescuers see higher number incidents on Shuswap RiverVernon Search and Rescue responded to Enderby, B.C. after two women with dogs became stranded on the Shuswap River. Rescue crews say they've had more calls this summer than usual.CanadaAug 1
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Shuswap Farmstand Tour launches with interactive map to help support local farmersA collaboration between Shuswap Tourism and the Central Shuswap Regional District has attempted to make it easier to support local farmers.CanadaAug 2
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Lightning sparks 10 fires in the Okanagan during stormThere were more than 500 lightning strikes throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap Monday night, sparking 10 fires.FireAug 6
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Slow-burning blaze near Sicamous being monitored: BC Wildfire ServiceThe Mara Mountain wildfire is located seven km south of Sicamous, but no evacuation alerts or orders been issued.CanadaJul 25
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Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. WildfireThe fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.CanadaJul 20
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Fibreglass pool manufacturing company in Shuswap sees successBusiness is booming for a company that creates fibreglass pools in the Shuswap.LifestyleJul 17
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Lower Blueberry Creek blaze not growing, several more burning in Shuswap: BC WildfireBC Wildfire says the Lower Blueberry Creek fire showed no signs of growth overnight. Two initial attack crews, four smokejumpers and a heavy helicopter are working the blaze.CanadaJul 19
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Heat sticks to B.C.’s Southern Interior, weather warning extendedLast week, dozens of daytime high temperature records fell and this weekend, though markedly cooler, there were some more records set.WeatherJul 15
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Smoke sinks into the Okanagan Valley, hazard rating risesEnvironment Canada said the Okanagan, Shuswap, Boundary and Thompson regions are expected to be affected by wildfire smoke in the next 24 to 48 hours.HealthJul 22
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B.C. wildlife society opposes clearcut proposal that includes caribou habitat‘There’s 209 caribou in there and they are kind of our last shot in the southern-most caribou herds,’ said Eddie Petryshen of Wildsight.CanadaJul 10
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Animal parts falling from the sky have one B.C. community fed upIn a statement to Global News, the CRSD said "Some of these concerns expressed by residents are not under the CSRD's authority and involve other levels of government.EnvironmentSep 19
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Public urged to stay away from Shuswap River as water levels remain highThe Shuswap River Ambassadors issued a second warning Saturday, advising residents against swimming or using inflatables in the North Okanagan river due to high-water dangers.CanadaJul 7
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Late-season thunderstorms set to batter southern British ColumbiaEnvironment Canada has issued special weather statements for the southern third of the province from the Fraser Canyon eastward.WeatherSep 24
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Okanagan, Shuswap and ThompsonEnvironment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Monday morning for the greater Vernon and Kelowna areas, as well as the Shuswap and North Thompson.WeatherJul 1
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Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wildA fierce falcon literally rose from the ashes after surviving a raging wildfire, and after a year of recovery, she's ready to return home.CanadaAug 23
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North Okanagan to welcome Vernon’s 2nd urgent and primary care centreOperated by Interior Health, the new Vernon UPCC will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and several other organizations.HealthAug 23