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Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

Almost 60 buildings lost to wildfire in Kelowna, B.C., area, fire chiefs say

A West Kelowna man says he is still in shock after the wildfire tearing through the region burned down his condo and forced him and his eight-months-pregnant wife to evacuate twice in one night.
Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

Canadian leaders slam Facebook news ban amid wildfires

B.C. Premier David Eby says he feels Meta is holding British Columbians at ransom by withholding news on Facebook and Instagram. Meta said it remains committed to ending news sharing on Facebook.
British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life in murders of 7 babies and attempted murders of 6

British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life in murders of 7 babies and attempted murders of 6

LONDON (AP) — A former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies in her care and trying to kill six others at a hospital in northern England was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of release by a judge who said she was cruel,
Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

Here’s how you can help B.C. wildfire evacuees

27,000 people (and their pets) are now on evacuation order across B.C.
Traffic delays near Prince George

Traffic delays near Prince George

Drive B.C. is reporting some scheduled road maintenance in the Prince George area
B.C.'s premier urges Meta to allow news sharing in B.C. amid wildfire crisis

B.C.'s premier urges Meta to allow news sharing in B.C. amid wildfire crisis

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier issued a direct plea to the head of Meta on Monday as he implored the social media giant to reinstate access to Canadian news on its platforms amid the province's ongoing wildfire crisis.
Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Kelowna area firefighters still battling blaze that destroyed their own homes

Firefighters in Wilsons Landing, a community north of West Kelowna, have lost their homes but still working the fire lines every day.
Critical firefighting equipment being moved or stolen, says BC Wildfire Service

Critical firefighting equipment being moved or stolen, says BC Wildfire Service

BC Wildfire Service says critical equipment used to fight some of the province's devastating blazes has been moved and sometimes stolen, in one case three times.
After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).