June 2026

UPDATE 6:10 a.m. West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) will be assessing the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Wednesday morning, fire chief Jason Brolund tells Black Press Media. Brolund said he expects “numerous” hotspots within the fire’s perimeter, which will show smoke throughout the day. “Because these are within the existing perimeter, we are not concerned about […]

Already down three competitors, during its “proving ground” seagoing trip to Victoria, the Race to Alaska (R2AK) fleet takes off Wednesday at noon. When it does, Saanich paddlers Janice Mason and Ian Graeme are once again on the starting line of one of North America’s most unusual and demanding adventure races. The R2AK is a

Antique aircraft to the latest in aviation technology will be on display at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, YPK, for the annual Airport Day. Around 20 general aviation and commercial aircraft will be on display for enthusiasts to check out, in addition to a market, a Kids Zone, food vendors and a beer garden. Entrance is

UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District

The Alouette River Management Society’s annual Father’s Day Fish release is moving to Allco Park this year. The event is happening on Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and with parking lot closures at Maple Ridge Park, it will be moved to the park at 12355 Alouette Road, near ARMS own Rivers