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Evacuation orders, alerts not expected to be rescinded on Sunday, says RDCO283 properties in the RDCO Electoral Area West, as well as 122 properties within the City of West Kelowna remain under an evacuation order.FireSep 10
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Central Okanagan regional district waives fees for fire-affected residents“This includes waiving of garbage fees, yard waste, demolition permit fees, and temporary building permit fees,” said the regional district.FireSep 9
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B.C. wildfires: 405 properties still under evacuation order for McDougall Creek blazeOf the 405 properties, 122 are within West Kelowna city limits, with the remaining 283 within the regional district’s Electoral West area.FireSep 9
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Calm night on the fire lines in West Kelowna, officials sayActive firefighting is underway in a number of neighbourhoods and ongoing dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose risks.FireAug 30
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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
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‘Just nine days in’: Progress made on McDougall Creek blaze, but wildfire fight continuesLake Country mayor Blair Ireland says the district plans to downgrade all evacuation orders within the community to evacuation alerts.FireAug 26
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‘Difficult days ahead’: Fire activity still high for wildfires in West Kelowna, KelownaOfficials in the Central Okanagan gave an update on the wildfires burning out-of-control in the area, Saturday afternoon.FireAug 19
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Successful Central Okanagan book recycling pilot project extendedAt Planet Earth Recycling used books are given another life; whether that's finding its way to a new reader or being recycled into a new material.EnvironmentAug 17
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More watering restrictions for South Okanagan as hot forecast bakes regionIn the Central Okanagan, the regional district says smoking, vaping and open flames are not allowed in any regional park.WeatherJul 15
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Central Okanagan population estimated at 235K, up 6K from 2021The region’s population grew 2.8 per cent from 229,003 in 2021. A dozen years ago, the area’s population was 179,839.CanadaJul 8
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