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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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Questions on wildfire prevention after rapid spread of Bald Range fire01:55 | August 16, 2026 -
Community support for wildfire evacuees02:16 | August 14, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1309:52 | August 13, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026 -
Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 2026
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FortisBC given permission to cut power during wildfires02:24 | June 24, 2025
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Lucy!01:00 | September 17, 2026
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Okanagan communities react to FireSmart project funding01:42 | September 14, 2026
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Kelowna business owners battle increased crime02:13 | September 11, 2026
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Okanagan family waiting for repatriation of remains of son killed in Ukraine02:14 | September 10, 2026
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Okanagan concerns about U.S. wine ban02:14 | September 9, 2026
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Kelowna mayor asks Ottawa to shut down consumption site02:25 | September 2, 2026
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Uproar over U.S. Defense Secretary tweet02:13 | September 1, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 2810:55 | August 28, 2026
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City of Kelowna to spend $25 million on Apple Bowl01:41 | August 27, 2026
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Drought takes toll on Cools Pond01:36 | August 21, 2026
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Arson concerns grow after Knox Mountain fire02:00 | August 21, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 2009:40 | August 21, 2026
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Okanagan winery hopes to reunite rabbit stuffie02:23 | August 20, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1907:36 | August 19, 2026
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Summerland couple thankful to go home01:54 | August 19, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1811:07 | August 18, 2026
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Herd of goats brings ‘udder’ joy to B.C. wildfire evacuees01:58 | August 18, 2026
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Long Term Impact of Wildfires on Okanagan Businesses05:08 | August 18, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1708:34 | August 17, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1708:32 | August 17, 2026
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Questions on wildfire prevention after rapid spread of Bald Range fire01:55 | August 16, 2026
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Community support for wildfire evacuees02:16 | August 14, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Aug. 1309:52 | August 13, 2026
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B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026
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Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 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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