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FortisBC given permission to cut power during wildfires
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June 24, 2025
FortisBC has been given permission to cut power to some communities if its necessary to prevent the spread of wildfires. As Travis Lowe reports, at least one mayor is dead set against the idea.
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Kelowna council approves golf course land swap02:10 | March 16, 2026
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FortisBC given permission to cut power during wildfires02:24 | June 24, 2025
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Autism Okanagan break-in01:47 | April 23, 2026
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Simone!01:07 | April 13, 2026
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West Kelowna reservoir damage caused by youths02:14 | March 25, 2026
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Kelowna Sally Ann vehicles vandalized02:10 | March 24, 2026
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Fine for drone flight near wildfire02:20 | March 23, 2026
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Bebbin00:55 | March 23, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: March 2011:09 | March 20, 2026
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B.C. woman and 7-year-old daughter detained by ICE in Texas02:22 | March 20, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: March 1909:25 | March 20, 2026
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Merritt tick bite warning02:19 | March 18, 2026
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Controversial comedian to perform in Kelowna01:59 | March 18, 2026
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Kelowna restaurant broken into twice in 24 hours01:54 | March 17, 2026
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Kelowna council approves golf course land swap02:10 | March 16, 2026
FortisBC given permission to cut power during wildfires
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June 24, 2025
FortisBC has been given permission to cut power to some communities if its necessary to prevent the spread of wildfires. As Travis Lowe reports, at least one mayor is dead set against the idea.
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