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BC STORIES1 month ago

Wildfire Evacuations and Historical Losses Highlight Ongoing B.C. Threat

Thousands are evacuated in Summerland and Peachland as wildfires flare along Okanagan Lake, adding to B.C.'s history of destructive fire seasons.
BC STORIES1 month ago

New Seahorse Species Named After UBC Conservationist Amanda Vincent

A new seahorse species, Hippocampus amandavincentae, has been named after UBC professor and Project Seahorse co-founder Amanda Vincent.
BC STORIES1 month ago

20,000 Flee Explosive Wildfire as Summerland Declares Local Emergency

An explosive wildfire forced 20,000 to evacuate Summerland and Peachland, B.C., triggering a local emergency, power cuts, and festival cancellations.
BC STORIES1 month ago

Evacuation Orders Issued for Over 20,000 Okanagan Residents as Wildfire Surges

Over 20,000 Okanagan residents evacuated as the 9,500-hectare Bald Range wildfire forces closures of Highway 97 and Summerland community operations.

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