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Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

The team of up to 50 members consists of police officers, firefighters, engineers, doctors, paramedics and various technical experts.
Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

"Several” homes have been destroyed by the wildfire in Lake Country's Okanagan Centre area, while others have been partially damaged.
DC and District Hospital: construction work begins

DC and District Hospital: construction work begins

70 beds - an increase of 24.
Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

The next 24 to 36 hours could be favourable conditions for crews
Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Oliver EOC says it is coordinating protection of wastewater plant as a Provincial State of Emergency limits use of temporary accommodations across the region, including everything from hotels to campgrounds.
Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

The video shows trucks from Chilliwack, Comox, White Rock and Delta, among other communities.
Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Stephen Bounds said the abuse began in the boarding school dormitory when he was 12.
No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

The apprentice wasn't entitled to keep the $3,100 tattooing equipment, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal says
How to pack a go-bag for wildfires

How to pack a go-bag for wildfires

Having a go-bag packed before an evacuation alert comes will help you get out of the path of a wildfire quickly.
B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
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