Support workers in School District 53 reach tentative agreement: CUPE
The union says the new agreement, which still needs ratification, covers members who provide a variety of services for students. Continue reading
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UPDATED: BC Wildfire Service postpones planned burn for Eagle Bluff wildfire
BCWS says if conditions are favourable for the scheduled burns, smoke will be visible in nearby communities. Continue reading
Edmonton police seek suspect after knife-wielding man breaks into Oliver residence, demands money
Police have released security video images of a suspect in a break and enter in Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood this week. Continue reading
Smoky skies advisory lifted for Central Okanagan
A special air quality statement remains in effect for the South Okanagan. Continue reading
2.6-magnitude earthquake near Oliver a ‘major shock’ to residents
The 2.6-magnitude earthquake happened roughly 18 kilometers northwest of Oliver. Continue reading
Eagle Bluff wildfire tempered by cooler temperatures, controlled burn
By John Copsey Network news anchor
Cooler temperatures on Saturday slowed growth of the massive Eagle Bluff Wildfire in the south Okanagan, now estimated at 2,632 hectares in size. Continue reading
Controlled burn increases size of Eagle Bluff wildfire
BC Wildfire Service says the growth of blaze did not threaten any structures or communities. Continue reading
New evacuation alerts because of Eagle Bluff wildfire north of Oliver
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has put another 41 properties on evacuation alert because of the Eagle Bluff wildfire north of Oliver. Continue reading
UPDATED: Eagle Bluff wildfire more than doubles in size, evacuation alert expanded
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The wildfire north of Oliver, B.C., is expected to grow Tuesday night. Continue reading
UPDATE: Eagle Bluff wildfire now estimated at 280 hectares in size
The BC Wildfire Service says overnight growth of blaze north of Oliver was minimal. Continue reading