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B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

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B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Carney said Canada was attacked, pointed to divisions inside Trump administration

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown.

Emotional Summerland mayor warns evacuees to brace for difficult return home

Wildfires
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes is warning evacuated residents to brace themselves for what they may find when they return home, saying the community already knows people who have lost homes.

REPLAY: Bald Range Wildfire media update, Aug. 10

Wildfires
Officials are providing a live update on the escalating wildfire situation in the South Okanagan.

Canada’s military ‘on stand-by’ to help with B.C. wildfires, says federal defence minister

Wildfires
Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military is “on standby” to assist with British Columbia’s wildfire response if needed.

BC SPCA urge pets owners to take precaution during air quality advisories

Health
The BC SPCA is urging pet owners to take precautions during air quality advisories to keep animals comfortable during wildfire season.
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Off-road vehicles banned in southern B.C. areas due to wildfire risk

Wildfires
British Columbia is banning recreational off-road vehicles on Crown land in parts of the province to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Out-of-control wildfire burns east of Summerland

Wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service has discovered a wildfire burning east of Summerland earlier this afternoon.

RCMP seek witnesses in Bald Range wildfire probe, say man in viral video not suspect

Wildfires
Penticton RCMP are asking for witnesses and video as investigators work to determine what started the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

Summerland evacuees face uncertainty over what awaits at home

Wildfires
Summerland evacuee Shea MacDonald says uncertainty over what he and his neighbours will find when they return home has been one of the hardest parts of being forced out by the Bald Range wildfire.
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Summerland firefighter loses home, stays on front lines as Bald Range fire grows

Wildfires
The Bald Range wildfire grew to an estimated 15,590 hectares Monday morning, according to BC Wildfire Service, while evacuation orders issued by local authorities kept thousands of South Okanagan residents away from their homes.

Penticton shifts wildfire evacuees as convention centre capacity tightens

Wildfires
Penticton is asking some wildfire evacuees already receiving support in the city to relocate from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as additional displaced residents arrive.

RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

Wildfires
An 80-year-old woman died while evacuating the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, RCMP said Sunday.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Wildfires
Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.
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Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

Wildfires
Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.

“The community is really strong” Penticton-Summerland MLA speaks on Bald Range wildfire

Wildfires
As the Bald Range wildfire continues to burn, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee hopes to shed some light on the current situation.

Power restored to 2,700 customers affected by Bradley Creek wildfire

Energy & Utilities
BC Hydro said it restored power to about 2,700 customers affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire after crews repaired infrastructure damaged by the wildfire and a windstorm.

Update: No significant growth on Bald Range Wildfire overnight, officials say no risk to Penticton

Fire
The B.C. Wildfire Service reported growth of only 648 hectares overnight, the smallest overnight increase since the fire broke out late Friday afternoon.
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Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

Interior Health expands urgent care hours in Okanagan

Health
Interior Health is expanding urgent and primary care hours in parts of the Okanagan on Sunday as the region deals with increased health-care needs, including those related to the Bald Range wildfire.

Summerland, Penticton mayors respond as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuation

Wildfires
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said residents should not expect to return home immediately as crews continue battling the Bald Range wildfire.

RCMP investigating possible death amid Bald Range wildfire

Wildfires
RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a report of a possible death as a wildfire forces evacuations in the Summerland area.
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Peachland resident recounts wildfire evacuation

Wildfires
A Peachland resident forced from his home by the Bald Range wildfire said his family was prepared to evacuate but struggled to find a place to stay.

Penticton Peach Festival pivots to Fire Relief Concert tonight

Entertainment
The concert will fundraise for everyone impacted by the wildfire with a performance by Canadian pop artist virginia to vegas.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.

Konanz says help available as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfires
Federal support is available for Bald Range wildfire evacuees as crews continue to battle the blaze, MP Helena Konanz said.
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Summerland wildfire grows to 9,500 hectares forcing evacuation, closes Hwy. 97

Wildfires
More than 12,000 people have been ordered out of Summerland as a wildfire west of the community grows to 9,500 hectares and Highway 97 is closed through the area, cutting the main route between Penticton and Peachland.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

Wildfire forces relocation of hundreds of Summerland care residents

Wildfires
Hundreds of long-term care and senior residents are being moved from Summerland facilities as Interior Health responds to the Bald Range wildfire.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

Wildfires
More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.
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Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Wildfires
Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

B.C. asking rents drop 4.5% in July, says report

Real Estate
Average asking rents in B.C. fell 4.5 per cent year over year in July to $2,384, a new report said.

Interior B.C. home sales dip in July

Real Estate
Home sales in the Okanagan remained relatively steady in July as benchmark prices varied by housing type and region, according to the Association of Interior Realtors.

B.C. adds 17,800 jobs in July as unemployment falls

Economy
British Columbia added 17,800 jobs in July, marking a third straight month of employment gains, according to Statistics Canada.
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More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

Wildfires
About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

B.C.’s new consumer protection rules crack down on pushy sales tactics, sneaky subscription renewals

Business
New consumer protection rules aimed at curbing high-pressure sales tactics and automatic subscription renewals have taken effect in B.C.

B.C.’s new consumer protection rules crack down on pushy sales tactics, sneaky subscription renewals

Business
New consumer protection rules aimed at curbing high-pressure sales tactics and automatic subscription renewals have taken effect in B.C.

B.C. man extradited from Germany pleads guilty in dark web drug trafficking case

Crime
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for his role in a dark web drug trafficking operation.
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Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

Wildfires
A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Health
Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires
About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, ending 28-hour strike

Business
A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday.
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Quilpituk Creek wildfire evacuation order expands

Fire
UPDATED: All remaining properties south of the Okanagan Indian Band's IR 1 to north of Nahun are under evacuation order. Properties in the lower Fintry, Valley of the Sun, Ewings Landing and Killiney Beach are also under evacuation order.

WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

Business
WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

Provincial
British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
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Fairview encampment trial wrapped up, decision to come in the fall

Housing
The civil trial to remove the Fairview encampment in Penticton wrapped up on Thursday after the province filed an injunction earlier this summer.

B.C rents drop 5.7 per cent across B.C. amid increased supply and population declines

Real Estate
Average rents in B.C. fell 5.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, one of the steepest declines in Canada, according to a new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Politics
Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.

WestJet flight attendants issue 72-hour strike notice, airline responds with lockout notice

Business
WestJet is warning travellers to expect possible flight disruptions after its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Thursday.
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Angelo Isidorou steps down as B.C. Conservatives’ executive director after leading party’s rise to Official Opposition

Politics
Angelo Isidorou is stepping down as executive director of the B.C. Conservatives after nearly three years in the role.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

Wildfires
Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.
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