White Rock Lake Wildfire

• New store another step in White Rock Lake wildfire recovery

  More than a year ago residents on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake in B.C., lost a community hub when a wildfire swept through, burning down the Little Kingdom store.

  Canada

  Mar 6
  
• Charity provides home to White Rock Lake wildfire victims in Monte Lake, B.C.

  “(We are) so excited. Just to be settled, it has been a lot of (uncertainty),” said Michelle Maisonneuve, a Monte Lake resident.

  Fire

  Oct 22, 2022
  
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• Documents raise questions about review of 2021’s White Rock Lake wildfire

  After a freedom of information request failed to turn up any debriefs of the White Rock Lake fire, a local politician is calling for a public review of the destructive blaze.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Volunteers help some White Rock Lake fire victims rebuild

  For Monte Lake resident, Dustan Eager it's a bit surreal to see a new home for his family under construction.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
• White Rock Lake wildfire victims face major cost to reconnect to water utility

  It has been nearly a year since the White Rock Lake wildfire swept through parts of Killiney Beach on the west side of Okanagan Lake, but life is still far from back to normal.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
• Heavy rain triggers flash flood in wildfire-hit Monte Lake

  The mud flow was only the latest challenge Monte Lake residents have had to contend with. Residents of the area lived through a harrowing wildfire season last year.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
• RDCO: Major concerns with flooding, landslides after wildfire on Westside Road

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan has serious concerns with a few sections of Westside Road, in regards to flooding and landslide risks.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• White Rock Lake officially lightning caused, other major 2021 wildfire investigations ongoing

  On the eve of a new wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service has provided an update on efforts to determine the causes of some of last summer's major Okanagan blazes.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
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• Variety helps Okanagan family after wildfire destroys home

  "Just getting these two items has helped us so much."

  Lifestyle

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Book reflects on Vernon, B.C.’s 2021 wildfire experience

  Titled "Smoke and Ash," the book includes prose, poems, art, and photography from more than three dozen community members who experienced Vernon's wildfires last year.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2022