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Out-of-town firefighters arrive in Kelowna as MLA calls for more resources

Out-of-town firefighters arrive in Kelowna as MLA calls for more resources

City of Delta among the fire departments in B.C. able to send a firetruck to West Kelowna as fire ravages homes
A giant mural is being painted next to Coquitlam city hall

A giant mural is being painted next to Coquitlam city hall

The Raven–Tacuara Collaborative includes an artist whose grandmother is a member of the Kwikwetlem First Nation.
BC Pharmacare offers drug coverage for certain rare diseases

BC Pharmacare offers drug coverage for certain rare diseases

BC Pharmacare will offer new coverage for medications that treat ALS, AHP and LC-FAODs.
Wildfires spread across Kelowna, triggering more evacuations

Wildfires spread across Kelowna, triggering more evacuations

A devastating wildfire near Kelowna, B.C., appears to have jumped Okanagan Lake, triggering evacuations of a university and bringing added pressure to already strained firefighters.
Port Coquitlam Car Show: Road closure map now available

Port Coquitlam Car Show: Road closure map now available

Roads will be closed this weekend in downtown Port Coquitlam to make way for a massive car show, and event-goers are encouraged to walk or take transit.
Two indie bands to rock Coquitlam tonight at annual arts fest

Two indie bands to rock Coquitlam tonight at annual arts fest

The Zolas and Current Swell perform at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park on Aug. 18, starting at 6 p.m., for the city's annual Kaleidoscope Arts Festival.
'It can never be replaced': Family loses home, animals in B.C. wildfire

'It can never be replaced': Family loses home, animals in B.C. wildfire

The family from the Twin Lakes area south of Penticton, B.C., managed to save three of their dogs and are getting looked over in hospital.
Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

Lake Okanagan Resort mostly destroyed by McDougall Creek fire

It is not clear if any structures at the resort north of Kelowna survived the fire.
High school teacher from B.C. wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show 'Alone'

High school teacher from B.C. wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show 'Alone'

A Canadian high school teacher is the winner of the latest season of the History Channel’s survival reality show “Alone.” Alan Tenta, from Columbia Valley, B.C.
Kelowna airport shuts airspace amid wildfires

Kelowna airport shuts airspace amid wildfires

Kelowna International Airport has shut its surrounding airspace as wildfires rage around the city.