UXO
-
Search for unexploded munitions in North Vancouver to close some popular trailsThe rifle range was used by the Canadian Armed Forces for military training from the 1930s to the 1960s and it is believed a number of UXOs are still on the site.CanadaSep 27, 2023
-
Hiker wants unexploded military ordnance cleared from North Okanagan provincial parkFor the second time in less than four months, an unexploded military ordnance has been found in a North Okanagan park.Sep 2, 2020
-
-
Advertisement
-
Second World War-era explosive found by climbers in Jasper National ParkA group of climbers were on the north side of Mt. Athabasca when they found the old Second World War-era explosive.CanadaJul 6, 2019
-
-
Advertisement
-
Dept. of National Defence confirms live mortar found in North OkanaganThe explosive was found Friday and was a remnant of former military training.CanadaNov 24, 2018
-
Landmine-riddled B.C. property still costing Ottawa millions to clean up for developerA 2016 settlement saw the government agree to pay out $11 million to a B.C. real estate developer over land riddled with unexploded landmines.CanadaOct 25, 2018
-
-
Firefighters’ wildfire mop-up efforts halted after UXO discovered near VernonThe finding has city officials putting out a warning to residents and the general public.CanadaAug 29, 2016
-
-
Okanagan Indian Band pushes for action on UXODecades after they were used in military exercises, potentially dangerous unexploded explosive ordnances (UXO) still remain on lands owned by the Okanagan Indian Band...Jan 7, 2016
-
New danger for refugees: leftover landmines in CroatiaCroatia has opened its border to refugees and migrants trying to reach Western Europe, but in doing so those making the overland trek could be faced with life-threatening obstacles.WorldSep 16, 2015
Trending
-
B.C. teen’s killer says new TV show about Reena Virk’s murder ‘disrespectful’3,224 Read
-
Anne Heche’s estate cannot pay over $8M in debts, son says2,689 Read
-
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada2,132 Read
-
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know1,333 Read
-
Four injured after military horses break loose, stampede in London, U.K.1,252 Read
-
Trudeau says ‘good luck’ to Saskatchewan premier in carbon price spat1,112 Read
-