Category Archives: British Columbia
Flight cancellations at Kelowna Airport due to fires
KELOWNA, B.C. - Operations at Kelowna International Airport have been affected by the wildfires in the region. As a result, all scheduled flights have been cancelled this evening (Aug. 1)."The White R...
Aug 01, 2021
RCMP locate suspected explosive device at scene of two-person shooting in Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in Kelowna, B.C., have cordoned off an area surrounding a two-person shooting following the discovery of what is believed to be an undetonated explosive device. RCMP Cpl Jocelyn...
Aug 01, 2021
RCMP says man dies at Coquitlam, B.C. home
COQUITLAM, B.C. - The RCMP says one man is dead in Coquitlam following a complaint of a disturbance in a home. The RCMP says in a statement Coquitlam officers were called to investigate a disturbance ...
Aug 01, 2021
Wildfire west of Vernon grows another 8,000 hectares, cooler weather, showers could bring relief
The White Rock Lake Fire continues to grow, up another 8,000 hectares from Saturday, and now estimated at 32,000 hectares. The BC Wildfire Services says the fire, which started in the Merritt area Jul...
Aug 01, 2021
UDATE: Explosive device found at shooting scene
UPDATE: Aug.1 12:45 p.m. Saturday's shooting of two men in Kelowna appears to be gang related, and may have involved an explosive device. RCMP responded to a two person shooting in area of Pandosy Str...
Aug 01, 2021
Two communities northeast of Salmon Arm evacuated due to wildfire
An evacuation order was issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Saturday (July 31) evening.The communities of Queest Village and Pete Martin Bay - northeast of Salmon Arm - are evacuated due ...
Aug 01, 2021
'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event
LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...
Aug 01, 2021
Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
VANCOUVER - An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complaina...
Aug 01, 2021
Man stabbed, air lifted to hospital following altercation near Qualicum resort
QUALICUM BEACH - One man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing.Police and emergency services were called to near the Riverside Resort in the 3500 block of Island Hwy. West aro...
Jul 31, 2021
Wildfire update: battle on fire lines heating up
The BC Wildfire Service is dealing with 241 fires today (July 31), with a chance of showers in the forecast, but also a risk of thunderstorms. The Kamloops Fire Centre has the most active fires with 8...
Jul 31, 2021
