North Westside
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New store another step in White Rock Lake wildfire recoveryMore than a year ago residents on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake in B.C., lost a community hub when a wildfire swept through, burning down the Little Kingdom store.CanadaMar 6
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Fire at Okanagan’s Evely Recreation Site sends two to hospitalA fire at the Evely campground, on the northwest side of Okanagan Lake, completely destroyed the site host's trailer and sent two to hospital.CanadaJul 6, 2022
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North Westside residents delve into Central Okanagan governance, servicesThe consulting group will collect all the information and present recommendations and options for possible improvements.CanadaJun 9, 2022
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Central Okanagan regional district searching for new North Westside fire chiefFire chief Ron Ewert announced his resignation just weeks after being hired. Ewert was the North Westside’s third fire chief in two years.CanadaApr 3, 2022
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Sand, sandbags now available for North Westside residents, says regional districtThe Central Okanagan regional district says self-serve sandbag supplies are available at the Killiney Beach and Westside Road fire stations in preparation for spring flooding.CanadaMar 9, 2022
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Wildfire: As Central Okanagan recovery moves towards rebuild, risks remainResidents are being warned some fire impacts could still be yet to come in the form of flooding or landslides.CanadaFeb 11, 2022
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White Rock Lake wildfire: Planned ignition delayed because of rainThe BC Wildfire Service says conditions weren’t favourable to ignite the 3,000-hectare burn along the northeast flank because of rain on Friday.CanadaAug 28, 2021
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Planned ignitions around White Rock Lake fire to send smoke across the OkanaganEnvironment Canada’s Air Quality Health Index will range from 10-plus, which is very high risk to health, to a four over the next couple of days.CanadaAug 25, 2021
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Central Okanagan community calling for self-governance study after pricey park structure“My initial request, I just got a one sentence answer with the total price. We filed a freedom of information, just for some more details of the cost.”CanadaJan 22, 2021
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Public help requested in search for missing North Okanagan manPolice say it’s believed the North Westside resident went paddleboarding on Okanagan Lake on Tuesday afternoon, and he hasn’t been seen since.Jul 2, 2020
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