Princeton Similkameen Spotlight

Homes near Manning Park under evacuation order as Garrison Lake wildfire inches close to Highway 3

As of Saturday July 31, 2021, the fire has grown to 8,170 hectares. Photo Facebook

Evacuees are being directed to a centre in Chilliwack

by Andrea DeMeer
updated 13 mins ago

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People can be seen trying to pick up glass from wine bottles that are across both lanes of traffic on Highway 97 in Oliver Wednesday afternoon. (Anica Grenzberg Facebook)

On July 31, Sicamous fire Chief Brett Ogino reminded the public that Highway 97A is closed for their safety. (Columbia Shuswap Regional District image)

Two Mile wildfire fight going well despite tough terrain, smoke: Sicamous fire chief

by Zachary Roman

6h ago

The Momich Lake wildfire is burning across an estimated 6500 hectares as of July 31, 2021. (B.C. Wildfire Dashboard image)

Momich Lake wildfire in Shuswap burning across an estimated 6,500 hectares

by Zachary Roman

6h ago

Appeal Court convicts Calgary man who attacked woman while he was high on mushrooms

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True Tranquility: Exploring legendary Haida Gwaii

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Brenda Creek Wildfire on morning of July 26. (BC Wildfire Service)

Crews at Brenda Creek wildfire preparing for changing winds, increased fire behaviour

by Aaron Hemens

6h ago

Highway 1 over Rogers Pass yesterday. (Facebook)
File photo of Highway 1 over Rogers Pass.

Report lists Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden as Canada’s most deadly road

by Timothy Van der Krogt

8h ago

Vernon RCMP investigation leads to arrest of former Kamloops man charged with numerous counts of sexual assault

by Aaron Hemens

updated 8h ago

Interior Health nurse Joey Willis fills a needle with a COVID-19 vaccine. (Black Press Media file photo)

Revelstoke leads Interior Health region in percentage of population vaccinated

by Martha Wickett

9h ago

Federal modelling warns of 4th COVID wave driven by Delta if reopening is too fast

Visitors to the Calgary Stampede line up for tickets in Calgary on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Alberta Health says 71 people likely acquired COVID-19 while attending the Stampede. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta to end isolation rules for COVID-19 cases, close contacts as cases rise

Pack a grab-and-go bag for yourself and your family before you receive an evacuation alert or order. (Twila Amato/Black Press Media)

VIDEO: Pack your grab-and-go bag before the evacuation alert

Mary Simon speaks during an announcement at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

VIDEO: Mary Simon becomes Canada’s 1st Indigenous governor general

2021 Okanagan Comedy Festival coming to Kelowna in August

The lineup features seven comedians from across Canada

by Black Press Media Staff

10h ago

Satellite imagery that shows the extent of the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire as of July 28. (Sentinel Playground - Sinergise Ltd.)

Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos continues to grow northwards

High fire activity is expected on Saturday and overnight

by Brennan Phillips

10h ago

Rugby Canada condemns criticism of 7s team, with some coming from within

Much had been expected of the Canadian women in Tokyo, given their performance in Rio

by The Canadian Press

Romania’s Maria Nechita, right, punches Japan’s Sena Irie during their women’s featherweight 57-kg boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, Pool)

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo

Nine years after London debut, women’s boxing is flattening all kinds of milestones in Tokyo

by The Canadian Press

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