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Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
'Our doors are open': Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association ready for visitors after wildfires
1+ week, 6+ day ago (258+ words) Published 12:51 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 After multiple wildfires sparked in the Okanagan this August, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is launching a new campaign to welcome tourists back to the region. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, TOTA announced its ‘Our Doors Are…...
Okanagan Forest Task Force asking province for help keeping backcountry safe
1+ week, 6+ day ago (625+ words) Published 10:58 am Monday, August 31, 2026 Amid preparations to clean up an abandoned camp in the Lumby area, the Okanagan Forest Task Force (OFTF) is urging the province to aid its mission to make the backcountry safer. Ryan Hirschmiller, with OFTF, told…...
Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to???reduced fire impacts???
2+ week, 6+ day ago (420+ words) Published 11:37 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 By Dillon White/Mission City Record A portion of Highway 1 has reopened due to reduced fire impacts along parts of the corridor, according to Drive BC. However, Highway 1 remains closed for an approximately 20-kilometre stretch between…...
UPDATE: BCWS working on response to three Central Okanagan spot fires
3+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) Published 1:11 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are responding to three wildfires in the Central Okanagan caused by lightning yesterday. Incident management teams working on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland are working with other BCWS teams on tackling…...
Utilities returning to Summerland following rescinded evacuation orders
3+ week, 3+ day ago (229+ words) Published 9:28 pm Thursday, August 20, 2026 As most of Summerland is able to return home, the good news and recovery continues. In a video update via social media at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, incident commander Stefan Hood said the rebuilding is already beginning. “Now…...
Poor air quality conditions continue across multiple B.C. regions
3+ week, 5+ day ago (592+ words) Published 6:06 am Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Smoky conditions from wildfires across the province continue to linger on Wednesday, Aug. 19. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Environment Canada issued orange and yellow air quality warnings due to local wildfire smoke. The Coquihalla Highway from Hope to…...
Life resumes for Peachland: Docks and boat activities open amid Bald Range fire
3+ week, 5+ day ago (191+ words) Published 4:09 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Life is getting back to normal for people of Peachland. After residents returned to their homes, the services that were suspended due to the Bald Range wildfire have now resumed too. The District of Peachland issued…...
Early stages of wildfire recovery for Okanagan Indian Band
3+ week, 6+ day ago (491+ words) Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The long road to recovery is beginning as hundreds of people have lost homes to wildfires on the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB). The Bradley Creek wildfire continues to burn, but remains held at 2,658 hectares above Westside…...