B.C. Wildfires
-
West Kelowna, B.C. residents feel grief, relief as evacuation orders downgradedMany homes were levelled, vehicles were scorched and the surrounding forest was left blackened and charred.CanadaSep 14, 2023
-
Containing the McDougall Creek wildfire could still take weeks: BC Wildfire ServiceBCWS incident commander Scott Rennick says a combination of steep terrain and cliff edge near the Powers Creek drainage are making it challenging for wildfire crews.FireSep 3, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
B.C. wildfires: Army reservists deployed from Calgary to help fight fires in Okanagan, ShuswapAccording to a Department of Defense release on Sunday afternoon, the brigade will be deployed as part of Operation LENTUS at 6 a.m. on Monday.FireAug 27, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
1,300-hectare planned ignition postponed in West Kelowna, smaller south guard ignition going aheadA combination of air and hand ignitions are being used for a 1,300-hectare planned burn between the previously established guard and the burning fire edge.FireAug 27, 2023
-
B.C. wildfires: Salvation Army volunteers continue to support evacuees, firefightersWhen thousands of people were forced from their homes to flee the wildfires in the Central Okanagan, the Salvation Army mobilized.FireAug 26, 2023
-
-
King Charles III sends condolences to Canadian wildfire victimsKing Charles III released a statement on Wednesday sending condolences to those affected by the devastating wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories.CanadaAug 23, 2023
-
-
B.C. wildfires: Kelowna evacuees await updates on when they can return homeWith thousands of Central Okanagan residents displaced from their homes, some are coming to evacuation check points, to find out when they can return home.FireAug 21, 2023
-
‘Let’s inspire the next generation’: West Kelowna fire chief"We have been so appreciative of the water and Gatorade and food and fruit and vegetables ... But quite frankly, folks, it's becoming overwhelming and it's becoming unsafe."FireAug 21, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
What to know about home insurance if you’ve been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. wildfiresWhile starting a claim sooner may help you get reimbursed sooner, IBC said personal claims can usually be reported within two years of finding out about the damage or loss.FireAug 21, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Wildfires in B.C., N.W.T. causing ‘apocalyptic devastation,’ Trudeau saysA state of emergency has been declared in B.C., and an encroaching wildfire has forced all residents of the Northwest Territories' capital to evacuate.CanadaAug 21, 2023
Trending
-
Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold34,296 Read
-
Chilling audio reveals scramble to clear Baltimore bridge before collapse17,470 Read
-
Cutting it close: N.B. man claims $64M lotto win just 19 days before expiry14,440 Read
-
CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year13,662 Read
-
Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch11,110 Read
-
Ryanair CEO says airline found parts missing from Boeing planes9,444 Read
-
Top Videos
-
Canada’s population hits 41M, seeing fastest growth in more than 60 years
-
Baltimore bridge collapse: Dispatch audio released of harrowing moment
-
Big changes for the 2023 tax filing season
-
N.B. man claims $64M lotto win just 19 days before expiry
-
Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch
-