The blaze grew 500 ha yesterday
Their neighbour’s home was lost in the blaze
The “aggressive” fire is now 800ha
The Lytton-area fire is suspected to be human caused, but is still under investigation
Temperatures of 41C may lead to increased fire behaviour in the Stein Valley
The BioBlitz, through the iNaturalist app, runs from July 28-Aug. 1
Robert Riley Saunders stole over $461,000 intended for vulnerable, primarily First Nations, youth
Bylaw requires residents of homeless encampment to pack-up and leave each morning
Riley Saunders stole approximately $461,000 that was intended for over 107 youth in his care
Kelowna fire department spread thin with “unsafe staffing levels” and a lack of resources
The fire is estimated at 2,193 hectares
In 2019 the BCSPCA allegedly turned in a whistleblower for sharing footage from inside a hog farm
Two structures are on fire in West Kelowna, visible from Kelowna’s lakeshore
‘Hire Back our Heroes’ campaigners says an entire career should not be tainted by one decision
The fire is considered ‘Out of Control’ and evacuation orders are in effect
Evacuation orders are in place for nearby communities
Saunders stole approximately $461,000 intended for 107 Indigenous youth in his care
Carla Leinweber, 66, gave up on her vacation after flights were cancelled countless times over 5 days
Sentencing begins for fraudulent social worker Robert Riley Saunders
The City of Kelowna declared a state of emergency on June 14
