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How will wildfire affect West Kelowna's drinking water?

How will wildfire affect West Kelowna's drinking water?

The soil won't retain water and will run off, "so future storms, for example, can result in a lot of runoff, and landslides or increased sedimentation into the reservoir."
Six-foot-tall wooden bear stolen from Kelowna restaurant

Six-foot-tall wooden bear stolen from Kelowna restaurant

“The vehicle used in the incident is a white mid-2000s Ford F150 with a black tonneau cover and matches the description of a vehicle involved with a previous attempt to steal the statue,” said Kelowna RCMP.
Okanagan woman with life-altering injuries loses ICBC appeal

Okanagan woman with life-altering injuries loses ICBC appeal

The driver was deemed at fault but did not have third-party liability coverage, so Sebrina Mazzei was not covered.
Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

COQUITLAM — French immersion teacher allowed Grade 2/3 students to watch a film containing "inappropriate" scenes, teacher discipline board says.
Bylaw change could allow physician assistants to work in B.C. emergency rooms

Bylaw change could allow physician assistants to work in B.C. emergency rooms

VICTORIA — The B.C. Ministry of Health says a proposed bylaw change by the body that regulates doctors could allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms. The ministry says the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
Three Vancouver police officers go on trial for assault

Three Vancouver police officers go on trial for assault

The officers allegedly tried to stop David Cowie at a SkyTrain station for riding a bike with no light, helmet, lights or proper reflectors.
B.C. ski resorts get early snow in September

B.C. ski resorts get early snow in September

The snowfall was captured on the resort's live mountain camera at Whistler Peak.
Online auction for Amanda Todd Legacy Society goes live Oct. 1

Online auction for Amanda Todd Legacy Society goes live Oct. 1

The target of the Port Coquitlam non-profit group is to raise $15,000 in the online auction that closes on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Fire danger drops, bans lifting as cooler weather eases B.C.'s wildfire season

Fire danger drops, bans lifting as cooler weather eases B.C.'s wildfire season

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the fire danger rating across most of the province has dropped to low or very low as cool, damp fall weather arrives.