Highlights

Offering masks to filter out fine particles a common sense solution to poor air quality, says PoCo Mayor Brad West.

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.

Coquitlam's air handling equipment has been upgraded to filter out fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke.

Downtown Port Coquitlam became a museum of motor vehicles, hot rods and even some wacky automobiles this past weekend.

Dozens of fire departments from across the province descended on West Kelowna over the last several days.

Heads up, PoCo swimmers! The Hyde Creek leisure and lap pools are shutting down for yearly maintenance, but the weight room, gym and squash/racquetball courts will stay open.

Jesse Rene Attig walked up behind a man parked and cut his throat.

“We're deploying Canadian Forces assets and providing resources to help with evacuations, staging, and other logistical tasks.”