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Fires and floods: ‘Period of stabilization’ in B.C. but inbound heat poses new riskB.C.'s fire and flood situation has stabilized somewhat, but a new round of unseasonably warm weather could renew the threat of both by next weekend.EnvironmentMay 8, 2023
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More people forced to flee their homes under threat of flooding in North OkanaganAccording to the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, B.C., close to 100 people have been forced from their homes as Whiteman's Creek threatens to burst its banks again.CanadaMay 4, 2023
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Kelowna residents may see less freshet frustration around Mill CreekAs part of that project, the city made improvements to the diversion structure located next to the Okanagan Rail Trail east of Dilworth Drive.WeatherMay 4, 2023
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Rising water levels, rising danger along Okanagan creeks and riversDay said current water flows in Mission Creek are about 32 cubic meters per second--and depending on the weather forecast could go up to 100 in the next few days.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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B.C. flood and fire seasons: Lingering drought, cooling trend, seasonal weather to play key rolesEmergency management officials in B.C. are laying out a preview of the upcoming flood and fire seasons.FireApr 13, 2023
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Flood watch issued for B.C.’s Chilcotin regionThe bulletin covers the Chilcotin and Chilko rivers and their tributaries. Several other B.C. regions also remain under flood watches or high streamflow advisories.EnvironmentJul 13, 2022
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Woman suspected missing near North Thompson River located safelyKamloops RCMP said items belonging to Louise Grainger, 43, were located on the shores of the river near flowing water in the area of Schubert Drive and Cypress Avenue.CrimeJun 27, 2022
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Thunder showers, rain could mean flooding for part of B.C. southern InteriorResidents and property owners in part of B.C.'s southern Interior are being asked to prepare for potential flooding due a forecast of thunder showers mixed with rain and sunshine.WeatherJun 15, 2022
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Six Mile, Kootenay regional district saysAmid spring freshet, the Regional District of Central Kootenay said creek levels in Six Mile have dropped enough for a previously announced evacuation alert to be downgraded.EnvironmentJun 15, 2022
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RDCO reminder to boaters: Slow down near shores, reduce wakes during spring runoffWith spring melt underway, lake levels are continuing to rise throughout the Okanagan, leading to concerns of high waves from boats.CanadaJun 11, 2022
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