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VSAR Confirms Two Separate Rescues in Hunters Range, Including Missing Snowmobilers

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Major Highway Closures Remain as Flooding and Storm Impacts Continue

December 13 2025 - Major transportation routes between the Lower Mainland and the Interior remain closed or disrupted as crews continue repair work following heavy rainfall and flooding linked to an atmospheric river. The most significant impacts continue on Highway 1 through Abbotsford and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton , both of which remain closed as of Friday. Highway 3: Hope to Princeton Still Closed Highway 3 remains closed in both directions between Hope and Pri

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Missing Snowmobilers Located in Hunters Range

Two snowmobilers reported missing in the Hunters Range since Wednesday have been located

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Okanagan Indian Band Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Restore Fire Losses

The White Rock Lake fire that destroyed numerous homes and caused immeasurable grief may be extinguished but for many, the hardship hasn't ended People have not only lost homes, businesses, farms, and equipment have also been destroyed by the wildfire. The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has started a GoFundMe campaign to help members and residents on their territory rebuild their lives. Last July and August over 1000 people on OKIB land were forced to leave their homes, some f

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Oct 14, 20211 min read

Wildfires, Slides, Heavy Rainfall, 26 Road Closures

Travelers planning to take the Coquihalla or other interior routes should be prepared for delays, detours or closures according to drive BC Thanks to wildfires like the White Rock Lake blaze and other fires burning along the Coquihalla and Hope Princeton twenty-six roadways are closed or have significant delays or advisories. That's in addition to scheduled maintenance. Coquihalla travelers between Hope and Merritt will have no access to off ramps, facilities, or washrooms

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Aug 22, 20213 min read

Ewing, Killiney OKIB Fire Timeline

Ewing, Killiney and the OKIB were hit hard by the White Rock Lake fire. The wildfire roared down the mountainside adjacent to the lakefront communities taking approx. 100 homes. The wildfire had been creeping closer to the area for two weeks. Despite efforts by all involved the fire continued to creep towards the northwestern shores of Okanagan Lake. Evacuation orders and alerts were put in place. At the mercy of the wind and sun, all residents could do was pack up what was

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Aug 22, 20213 min read

Video: Ewing Hit Hard by White Rock Lake Fire

Unofficially the number of homes lost in the communities of Ewing and Killiney, across Okanagan Lake from Vernon BC, hovers around 70. Nearby the Okanagan Indian Band also lost homes but once again there are no official numbers. Some evacuation orders remain in place for the area. Cooler weather and light rain have slowed the massive White Rock Lake fire for now. The weather conditions are expected to remain that way for the next few days. There have been no reports of i

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Aug 19, 20211 min read

Is My Westside Road Home Still Standing

Hundreds of people are checking out a video taken last Tuesday showing the west side of the north end of Okanagan lake trying to see if their home is still standing. Since the White Rock Lake fire roared through the region earlier this week much of the area has been off limits to residents living along Westside Road. This video was taken during a brief clearing of the smoke last Tuesday. Smoke was still present over the area making clear shots of some of the shoreline and b

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Aug 19, 20211 min read