News Items tag as: Mabel Creek wildfire 2018

Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later
August 14, 2018 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - Lightning that struck around the Mabel Lake region last weekend could still pose a significant threat as the temperature is set to rise through the week.
Portion of Mabel Lake Road and more rec sites closed as crews battle wildfires
August 14, 2018 - 11:29 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - People are being asked to give B.C. Wildfire crews room to safely battle an out of control wildfire near Mabel Lake.
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Shuswap dirt biker hit chain across road at neck height; awarded $1.3M for injuries
A Shuswap dirt biker who was almost killed when he drove into a metal chain that had been strung across the road on his neighbour's large rural property has been awarded $1.3 million in damages. According to a May 13 B.C. Supreme Court

The future is now: Robot kitty will bring you food at Kelowna Smitty’s
It makes noise, flashes lights, has a set of wheels and enjoys head scratches. This unusual server, known as the BellaBot, has been rolled out at Kelowna’s Smitty’s restaurant since Mother’s Day weekend. The cat robot assi

First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy
MONTREAL - When Thomas Hartle indulges in a session of psilocybin treatment, the end-of-life anxiety, distractions and noises associated with his terminal colon cancer go away. "Before the treatment, it’s like you’re sittin

Why Kelowna may be heading toward a downtown highrise overbuild
The most visible sign that Kelowna is the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Canada with the third-fastest growing downtown core is the plethora of highrises that are not only under construction but in the works. There are 25 highri

Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later