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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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E. coli found in Shuswap beaches, swim advisory issuedHealth officials are advising people not to swim at Caen Road Community Park in Shuswap due to elevated E. coli levels. Advisories for two other beaches have been lifted.CanadaJun 16
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Vernon Search and Rescue volunteers recover man’s body from Shuswap RiverThe 53-year old man entered the river Friday, June 14 ,at around 5 p.m., with the intent to swim across and back.WeatherJun 17
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Landslide risk warning issued for post-wildfire areas in ShuswapEnvironment Canada is forecasting widespread showers from Saturday to Monday, with rainfall totals of 5-10 mm, though downpours could see 25 mm.EnvironmentJun 15
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Landslide risks in post-wildfire zones topic of Shuswap public meetingThe 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire ‘changed how the landscape absorbs precipitation, like rain and snow,’ said the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ahead of a community meeting.CanadaJun 8
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Swimming advisory issued for 2 beaches on Shuswap LakeThe beaches are both located along Blind Bay Road. Swimming at either is not recommended at this time due to the elevated risk of stomach or intestinal illness.HealthMay 31
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Okanagan real estate: Rise in sales from April to MayFor real estate in the Okanagan and Shuswap regions, May saw 926 units sold, up from 785 units in April.MoneyJun 5