B.C. Wildfires Escalate as Evacuations and Travel Chaos Grow

Cold front may worsen B.C. wildfires ahead of long weekend BC wildfires face strong winds and storms as a cold front hits B.C. See which fires threaten communities and what officials warn next Evacuations ordered as wildfires spread near Okanagan Lake and Kimberley B.C. wildfires trigger evacuations near Vernon and Kimberley as crews fight flames. Get the latest on road closures, alerts, and firefighting efforts before conditions change. Wildfires and WestJet cancellations disrupt B.C. Day travel B.C. travel disruptions from wildfires, highway closures and flight cancellations Check closures, ferry waits and airport delays before you head out this long weekend Richmond unhoused population has doubled since 2020, report says Richmond homelessness rises as affordability worsens across the city Officials and advocates say more affordable housing is needed now Penticton art gallery donations end up at thrift store Penticton Art Gallery thrift store art sale raises donor trust concerns Value Village discovery sparks debate over transparency and artwork value A road trip detour in Tumbler Ridge leads to a dinosaur footprint Tumbler Ridge fossil discovery reveals a dinosaur footprint and ancient history See how a chance hike in B.C. turned into a rare prehistoric find and travel story Kelowna artist uses an ancient technique to address modern climate issues Encaustic art by Kelowna artist Angela Hansen explores climate themes through waxbased sculptures on food security, weather, water and biodiversity changes. What to know to stay safe from ticks this summer Tick bite prevention in Canada: reduce Lyme disease risk with simple outdoor habits Use DEET, check for ticks, and remove them safely to help stay protected Summer soba noodle salad Soba noodle salad with sesameginger dressing and summer vegetables Make it ahead, add chicken or tofu, and enjoy a fresh chilled meal