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Crews to mop up hot spots at held West Kelowna wildfire, evacuation alert still in place

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

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Saanich paddlers tackle Race to Alaska for 3rd time 10 years after meeting there

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

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Antique aircraft and the latest in aviation technology on display for Airport day in Pitt Meadows

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

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Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton

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

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