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Human remains in burned car near Summerland linked to fatal Abbotsford crashTwo bodies were found inside a burned vehicle on Saturday morning just outside of Summerland. Police say the two died from foul play.Crime3 hours
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: Highway 3A still closed, cooler temperatures in forecastThe fire is sized at 6,836 hectares, and 1,600 properties are still under either evacuation alerts or orders.Canada4 hours
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‘Decent fire activity’ in Saturday forecast for Keremeos Creek blazeThe BC Wildfire Service says it’s also forecasting light winds and expects “decent fire activity” for Saturday.CanadaAug 6
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: Shifting winds keep villages on edge in B.C.’s South OkanaganA regional director says the Indigenous name for Keremeos was “valley of the three winds, so you can tell, winds change hourly.”CanadaAug 6
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Public help sought in Kelowna gas-station shootingKelowna police have released images of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a gas station shooting Tuesday in the hope someone will be able to identify him.CrimeAug 5
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: 1,600 properties under evacuation alerts, ordersThe Keremos Creek wildfire was estimated at 5,903 hectares on Friday afternoon, up from the previous estimate of 4,250 ha on Wednesday.CanadaAug 5
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B.C. IIO not recommending charges after ‘drunk’ woman suffers broken arm during arrestAccording to an IIO report, a woman described by witnesses as being ‘black-out’ drunk at a party in Salmon Arm suffered a broken arm when officers tried to arrest her.CanadaAug 5
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Shortage of volunteer drivers impacting cancer patients in B.C.’s Southern InteriorFor anyone looking to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others, there are only a few requirements.HealthAug 5
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More evacuation orders issued as Keremeos Creek wildfire growsThe Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen issued another evacuation order, this time applying to 38 homes south of Ollalla and on the west side of Highway 3A in Olalla.FireAug 4
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‘Ash was raining all over my house’: Keremeos Creek wildfire destroys off-grid homeThe Keremeos Creek wildfire has forced hundreds of local residents to evacuate many of whom are uncertain as to when they might return. Some may not be able to return at all.FireAug 3
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