The evacuation order impacts the village of Slocan, B.C., as well as more than 400 properties in the areas surrounding the community, which is about 370 km east of Kelowna. * This article was originally published here

‘The water was fast-running and was filling up their vehicle,’ said RCMP. ‘Both Mark and Janet Brimicombe had injuries and the situation was precarious.’ * This article was originally published here

One Okanagan farmer thinks that in the wake of Friday’s news regarding BC Tree Fruits that ‘there’s going to be a shift in the industry.’ * This article was originally published here

‘I can’t stress enough that there is no health concern,’ said Allen Fillion, the city’s director of engineering and operations. * This article was originally published here

About 30 years ago, the Prince Edward Island government tried unsuccessfully to eradicate the flowers. Now, lupin-covered fields and hillsides are a staple in tourism. * This article was originally published here

The rise in Canada's crime severity index in 2023 was mainly impacted by a 52% increase of police-reported instances of child sexual exploitation. * This article was originally published here

Bare foundations of destroyed homes, scorched vehicles, the shell of what was a Petro-Can gas station — devastating images to emerge from a tour of Jasper on Friday evening. * This article was originally published here

Health Canada says some naloxone take-home kits may contain instructional cards that provide the incorrect dosing information for a potential second dose. * This article was originally published here

The Carpenter's Crew was formed in 2022 and is made up of retired and semi-retired contractors and tradesmen as a way to give back to the community. * This article was originally published here

Hamilton, one of the most populated cities in Ontario, has seen a rise in shootings this year and if it doesn't get it under control, 'incredible opportunities' could be wasted. * This article was originally published here

While crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home. * This article was originally published here

Within the Slocan Valley area, 42 wildfires are burning, with another dozen located on either side of the region. * This article was originally published here

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre Wednesday with Jason Nixon, Alberta's minister of seniors, community and social services, present. * This article was originally published here

The Calcite Creek blaze located near the U.S. border, around 40 kilometers south of Princeton, B.C., has grown from 194 hectares on Friday evening to 911 hectares as of Wednesday. * This article was originally published here

City of Calgary officials said it could cost up to $8 million to have the new event centre comply with the existing noise bylaw in the area. Instead, they want to change the bylaw. * This article was originally published here

Montreal’s bike-sharing service has inaugurated its first remote bike repair shop. The aim is to decentralize maintenance and repair work to have bikes back on the road faster. * This article was originally published here

The Thompson Okanagan saw a significant bump in the number of international arrivals, nearly half of whom were between 25 and 39 years old. * This article was originally published here

reception centre for those displaced by the Jasper wildfire has been set up in Calgary for an expected 200 evacuees. * This article was originally published here