News Items tag as: open burning

Open burning restrictions to be lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
September 28, 2020 - 12:15 PM

Burning restrictions are being lifted in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Open burning allowed again in Kamloops Fire Centre
June 18, 2020 - 4:27 PM

A wet spring has prompted B.C. Wildfire officials to permit open burning throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre tomorrow.
Open burning ban extended for Kamloops and Okanagan
April 14, 2020 - 4:15 PM

Open burning ban has been continued for in high smoke sensitivity areas of British Columbia including the Thompson and Okanagan valleys.
Fireworks, lanterns and open burns banned in B.C.
April 07, 2020 - 10:00 AM

Don't expect to see fireworks, sky lanterns or to get an open burn going in the days ahead.
Open burning no longer permitted in Thompson, Okanagan
March 26, 2020 - 1:45 PM

The open burning season has come to an early end in the Okanagan and Thompson regions.
Breathe easy: Central Okanagan open burning season coming to an end
April 25, 2019 - 6:45 PM

KELOWNA - People with properties larger than one hectare have until the evening of April 30 to get all their outdoor burning done before such fires are banned for the season.
Why smoke in November in the Interior is generally a good thing
November 14, 2018 - 4:30 PM

The smoke you're seeing now in the Thompson-Okanagan region may mean a lot less smoke next summer as wildfire mitigation efforts continue through open burning.
Open burning season begins this weekend in Central Okanagan
September 27, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - It's officially fall, and along with the cooler weather, comes the beginning of open burning season in the Central Okanagan.
Hazy regulations helping to create smoky air
February 26, 2015 - 7:29 PM

PENTICTON - The kind of smoke that comes from burning wet leaves and brush might be harmful to your health and the health of neighbours in the valley, but it may not be clear which days are best for burning because of how that information is distributed in the south Okanagan.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
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Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
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Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
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News Items tag as: open burning

Open burning restrictions to be lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre

Open burning allowed again in Kamloops Fire Centre

Open burning ban extended for Kamloops and Okanagan

Fireworks, lanterns and open burns banned in B.C.

Open burning no longer permitted in Thompson, Okanagan

Breathe easy: Central Okanagan open burning season coming to an end

Why smoke in November in the Interior is generally a good thing

Open burning season begins this weekend in Central Okanagan

Hazy regulations helping to create smoky air

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