CSRD

• CSRD seeking public input on Bush Creek East wildfire

  'We are undertaking this exercise now so that we can implement some, but likely not all, suggestions for improvement for the 2024 fire season,' the CSRD said.

  Canada

  Mar 5
  
• Warm weather delays plans for outdoor rinks in Columbia-Shuswap district

  The CSRD also said an outdoor rink won’t be constructed at Sorrento-Blind Bay Park this winter due to weather and budget considerations.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
  
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• Sunken boat found as more non-compliant buoys removed from Shuswap Lake

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says crews discovered an unreported sunken boat while conducting enforcement of non-compliant buoys in Shuswap Lake.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2023
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• Bush Creek East wildfire: Regional district issues moratorium on building permits

  The geotechnical assessments could take four to six weeks, “but the whole area, itself, could take up to three months,” said Tracy Hughes of the CSRD.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2023
• Hot dry weather fuels growth, kicks up smoke around Bush Creek East wildfire

  Concerns about the Bush Creek East wildfire located in the Shuswap persist, as the stretch of hot and dry weather drags on and plumes of thick smoke continue to rise.

  Fire

  Sep 15, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert rescinded for Anglemont

  The Bush Creek East wildfire is currently estimated at 43,084 hectares and is classified as out of control, though it hasn’t had any growth since Aug. 31.

  Fire

  Sep 7, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Local residents to tour area devastated by Bush Creek East blaze

  The media will get a similar tour a few hours after residents have looked over their homes.

  Fire

  Sep 6, 2023
• Bush Creek East wildfire: Several evacuation orders to be downgraded

  'Tomorrow afternoon, we will begin the process of downgrading evacuation orders,' the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said Tuesday.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for part of Sorrento

  “Residents of these properties may go home at this time,” said the regional district. “Property owners must be prepared to evacuate again on short notice if required.”

  Fire

  Sep 2, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for Bush Creek East blaze

  The sprawling wildfire, which is currently estimated at 43,067 hectares, is burning in both the Columbia-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola regional districts.

  Fire

  Sep 2, 2023