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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.
B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
Woman and her dog attacked in Richmond by two loose dogs

Woman and her dog attacked in Richmond by two loose dogs

Three people were reportedly bitten by dogs on Saturday, Aug. 12 near Dixon elementary.
Stay inside to avoid wildfire smoke: City of Richmond

Stay inside to avoid wildfire smoke: City of Richmond

A province-wide state of emergency was declared Friday and an air quality advisory was issued Saturday
B.C. man wins $1,000 compensation for toilet overflow

B.C. man wins $1,000 compensation for toilet overflow

Plumber had to clear out “excessive amounts of paper and wipes"
Grant helps Richmond charity connect better with clients

Grant helps Richmond charity connect better with clients

The number of requests for support increased for RCRG since the pandemic.
Bob Kronbauer: Kelowna is hell right now - don't come here

Bob Kronbauer: Kelowna is hell right now - don't come here

Please steer clear
McDougall Creek wildfire still too active to start assessing structural damage and evacuation orders

McDougall Creek wildfire still too active to start assessing structural damage and evacuation orders

Homes lost but more saved
Homes within City of Kelowna destroyed by fire on Friday

Homes within City of Kelowna destroyed by fire on Friday

Update from local officials for Saturday August 19
Column: Empty office buildings may be one key to the housing crisis

Column: Empty office buildings may be one key to the housing crisis

All levels of government must act with urgency to put reasonably priced homes into the market