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Good Birding: As the forests go quiet, what birds are out there?

Good Birding: As the forests go quiet, what birds are out there?

Theoretically, there should be a maximum number of birds around at this time of the year as the population spikes after springtime breeding. However, because birds are silent at this time of the year, they are much harder to detect.
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.
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.
Book-fuelled teen from the Sunshine Coast crosses Canada under pedal power

Book-fuelled teen from the Sunshine Coast crosses Canada under pedal power

Matthew Douglas, a teenage UBC political science student and graduate of Chatelech Secondary School, completed a solo bicycle crossing from Vancouver to Halifax just before the summer solstice. The trip took 46 days of peddling, including a few days’ rest in Montreal.
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.
Roberts Creek Community Association renamed to honour traditional name

Roberts Creek Community Association renamed to honour traditional name

Now known as xwesam/Roberts Creek Community Association