Shuswap

• Sicamous, B.C., man facing murder charge after year-long homicide investigation

  A charge of second-degree murder has been approved against Danny Anthony Sirvio, 57, in relation to the August 2023 death of his uncle, Wayne Sirvio in Sicamous, B.C.

  Crime

  Aug 17
  
• Lightning sparks 10 fires in the Okanagan during storm

   There were more than 500 lightning strikes throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap Monday night, sparking 10 fires.

  Fire

  Aug 6
  
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• Lightning strikes spark fires in the Shuswap

  Lightning strikes have caused about 90 per cent of wildfires in British Columbia this year, the province says.

  Fire

  Aug 6
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• Hot weather, possible dry lightning, in Shuswap weather forecast

  Friday’s forecast for the Shuswap features a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

  Canada

  Aug 1
• Vernon rescuers see higher number incidents on Shuswap River

  Vernon Search and Rescue responded to Enderby, B.C. after two women with dogs became stranded on the Shuswap River. Rescue crews say they've had more calls this summer than usual.

  Canada

  Aug 1
• Salmon Arm man, children safely located: B.C. RCMP

  In a statement, Salmon Arm RCMP thanked the community and media "for their assistance in bringing this matter to a safe conclusion."

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Slow-burning blaze near Sicamous being monitored: BC Wildfire Service

  The Mara Mountain wildfire is located seven km south of Sicamous, but no evacuation alerts or orders been issued.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire

  The fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.

  Canada

  Jul 20
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• Fatal highway crash in B.C. Interior, 2 dead: Police

  Police, ambulances and an air ambulance were on scene following the 8 a.m. crash that closed Highway 1 near Sorrento on Saturday morning.

  Traffic

  Jul 20
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• Lower Blueberry Creek blaze not growing, several more burning in Shuswap: BC Wildfire

  BC Wildfire says the Lower Blueberry Creek fire showed no signs of growth overnight. Two initial attack crews, four smokejumpers and a heavy helicopter are working the blaze.

  Canada

  Jul 19