WestJet plans are touched down on Sunday, Aug. 2 as the cabin crew is on strike. The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just before the B.C. Day long weekend. However, after 72 hours, a deal between WestJet and the union wasn’t agreed upon. The strike prevents […]
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As the Bradley Creek wildfire continues to burn on Sunday morning (Aug. 2), it is now estimated to be 2,603 hectares in size. Additionally, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. These orders and alerts have been issued by multiple organizations including the Okanagan Indian Band, Regional District of North Okanagan, The Corporation of
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UPDATE 8:10 a.m. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Quilpituk Creek wildfire grew north and west overnight. As of right now, it remains 40 hectares in size. “Crews have completed a sprinkler line set up along the powerline on the west flank,” said BCWS. “This morning they will be continuing to establish hoselay for water
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The wildfire in West Kelowna remains out of control on Sunday morning, Aug. 2. Known as the Blue Grouse Creek wildfire, the 20-hectare blaze was last updated by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) at 9:19 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. In that update, BCWS stated the blaze was displaying Rank 1 fire behaviour, meaning it’s “a
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A Maple Ridge mountain bike racer will compete in the world championships next month in Italy. Lauren Rosser is a professional downhill mountain biker racer who will compete in the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, taking place in Val di Sole from Aug. 26 to 30. After a recent comeback, she’ll be racing against
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