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A combination of dried-out forests, potentially strong winds and lightning could make for a “very challenging” fire season in 2023, which has already turned to be unprecedented in many ways, provincial officials said Thursday (June 8) during a news conference. (Black Press Media file photo)

Officials warn of ‘very challenging’ fire season ahead in B.C.

Large ‘chunks’ of B.C.’s interior already find themselves in ‘desert-like conditions’

 

12,000 BC Hydro customers without power north of Kamloops. (BC Hydro)

More than 12K BC Hydro customers without power in Kamloops, Clearwater, Valemount

Transmission circuit failure is to blame for the outage

 

An evacuation order has been issued for the northern community of Tumbler Ridge due to wildfires. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for Tumbler Ridge due to wildfire

Evacuees are to report to the reception centre in Dawson Creek Ovintiv Events Centre.

 

Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man dies after going into medical distress while swimming in Vancouver Island lake

Rescue attempt by friends, emergency services successful, but victim died later in Nanaimo hospital

Nanaimo RCMP have reported a man has died on June 7 after going into medical distress while swimming at Westwood Lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Smoke billowing from the Soards Creek Wildfire on Monday (June 5). (Photo by Laura Dempsey)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Reports of gunshots lead to Kelowna standoff, at least 1 person arrested

Several police vehicles and ambulances are at Appaloosa and Arab roads

A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna fire crews take down blaze in Black Mountain

Crews received calls about smoke in the area at 1 a.m.

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)

Homeowner, neighbour help douse South Kelowna wildfire

The fire started around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)
Update for the wildfire northwest of Revelstoke. (BC Wildfire Services Map)

Update: Wildfire near Mica Dam outside Revelstoke grows overnight

BC Wildfire Services couldn’t measure the growth due to smoke

Update for the wildfire northwest of Revelstoke. (BC Wildfire Services Map)
(BC Wildfire Services)

Small wildfire southeast of Revelstoke

13 personnel are battling the blaze

(BC Wildfire Services)
A brush fire on KVR Trail in Penticton on Wednesday, June 7. (Brennan Phillips/Western News)

Smoky skies in Penticton as crews attack fast-moving brush fire on KVR Trail

Smoke is visible from across the northeast side of the city

A brush fire on KVR Trail in Penticton on Wednesday, June 7. (Brennan Phillips/Western News)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen signs with DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins

Virtanen initially signed with German-based team in February

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)
Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)

PODCAST: Singer Raymond Salgado, ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ finalist

TODAY IN B.C.: He discusses the competition, his music, and his journey

Raymond Salgado of Nanaimo, competes on 'Canada's Got Talent'. (Canada's Got Talent photo)
Campfire. (Black Press Media - File)

Campfire ban in effect for Kamloops Fire Centre

The ban starts June 8 at noon

Campfire. (Black Press Media - File)
Uber is now available in Kelowna. (File photo)

Uber officially hits the streets of Kelowna

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas took the inaugural Uber ride to City Hall on June 6

Uber is now available in Kelowna. (File photo)
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. (Photo contributed)

Another day in Kelowna court ends without plea from former mayor charged with sex assault

The charges stem from an incident on May 11, 2022, while Colin Basran was in office

Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. (Photo contributed)
The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)

Water skimmers pull back as wildfire activity eases near Peachland

The fire is still burning out of control at 33-hectares

The Pigeon Creek wildfire is continuing to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. (BC Wildfire)
Photo from above Highway 97 where the landslide took place. (Ryan Antonovitch)
Photo from above Highway 97 where the landslide took place. (Ryan Antonovitch)