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• Brunswick complex fires in Fraser Canyon still active on southern flank

  02-08-2026 22:25 via abbynews.com
  
  As of Sunday morning (Aug. 2), no new evacuation orders or alerts have been issued in response to the Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires burning in the Fraser Canyon near Boston Bar.
  The Brunswick Creek wildfire, discovered on July 2, is estimated at 7,483 hectares. The Ainslie Creek wildfire, discovered on July 4, is estimated at 39,819 hectares. Both fires are suspected to have been human-caused.
  On Saturday, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) issued an evacuation order for th
  
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• 22 lightning-caused fires started in 1 day, BC Wildfire says

  02-08-2026 22:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Extreme weather conditions have made wildfire containment efforts significantly more challenging, said BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  Winds with gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour led to aggressive fire behaviour in the Okanagan, adding stress to new and existing wildfires.
  Across the province, more than 2,200 lightning strikes led to 22 suspected lightning-caused fires.12 of those have been classified as out, under control or being held. 10 remain out-of-control.
  BCWS added that conditions next
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation orders and alerts continue to be issued as Quilpituk Creek fire grows

  02-08-2026 21:49 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 12:42 p.m.
  The North Fintry neighbourhood to the border of the Okanagan Indian Band land are now on evacuation alert due to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire.The Central Okanagan Emergency Management has a map of the area covered by the alert.“Residents in the evacuation alert area are advised to remain prepared for potential changes in conditions and pending updates from emergency officials. At this time, do not self-evacuate or get into your vehicle unless specifically directed to do
  
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• Expo 86 remembered at scaled-back Vancouver fireworks

  02-08-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  As fireworks exploded over Vancouver’s English Bay, a radio station broadcast of the music to go with the display was playing “”Something’s Happening Here.”
  It was the official theme song and catchphrase of Expo 86, back when fireworks were happening every night at the 1986 World’s Fair.
  Fireworks continued after Expo as a once-a-year multi-day festival, the Celebration of Light, but that was ended by the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society due to rising prod
  
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• Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton grows to 115,438 hectares

  02-08-2026 20:58 via abbynews.com
  
  The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton continues to grow, and as of Sunday (Aug. 2) was estimated at 115,438 hectares; an increase of nearly 25,000 hectares since Saturday morning, when it was estimated at 90,475 hectares.
  At its southeastern edge the fire has pushed into the Rim Lake wildfire between Loon Lake and Chasm. That fire showed minimal growth overnight on Aug. 1, and as of Sunday was estimated at 4,577 hectares.
  These two fires, along with the French Bar Creek wildfire, make up the Big B
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued for La Casa due to Quilpituk wildfire

  02-08-2026 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 11:31 a.m.
  An evacuation order has been issued for the La Casa area as the Quilpituk wildfire continues to burn.Properties under evacuation orders should leave the area immediately.The following addresses are listed under the evacuation order:
  Barcelona Drive
  Dunwaters Road
  Fair Bridge Road
  7142 and 7174 Fintry Delta Road
  Fintry Estates
  Gray Road
  Kelly Place
  La Palma Loop
  Madrid Way
  Marbella Loop
  Muir Road
  Sante Fe Way
  Santiago Loop
  Shalal Road
  Toledo Drive
  Terazona Drive
  Valencia Way
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• More crew being brought in to Riley Creek fire south of Lillooet

  02-08-2026 19:56 via abbynews.com
  
  More personnel are being brought in to deal with the Riley Creek wildfire south of Lillooet, which as of Sunday morning (Aug. 2) was still estimated at 1,150 hectares.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports that they continue to see increased activity on the fire, which is burning in very steep and rocky terrain.
  Heavy equipment and fallers are continuing to build control lines to the east of the fire, as well as to the south parallel to Texas Creek Road. Fallers are accompanying heavy equipment to
  
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• VIDEO: Ascendant Vancouver FC downs Ottawa

  02-08-2026 19:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver FC coach Martin Nash’s was sounding upbeat about the team’s performanceprior to Saturday’s game against Atlético Ottawa.
  “We’ve been able to grind out some results, which is nice,” Nash said. “Yeah, we’ve won a couple by big scores, but we’ve also grinded some wins out. I feel that we’re becoming another team that can win dirty; we can win ugly.”
  They were victorious, again, with Vancouver FC taking down Atl&eacut
  
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• Guichon Creek fire near Logan Lake classed as Being Held

  02-08-2026 19:11 via abbynews.com
  
  As of Sunday morning (Aug. 2), the Guichon Creek wildfire outside Logan Lake was classed as Being Held.
  The fire, discovered on July 29, had spread to 145.4 hectares and crossed Highway 97C to the west of Logan Lake. Seven properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and 49 properties in Logan Lake, are currently on evacuation alert due to the fire.
  According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a fire classed as Being Held is a wildfire that is projected, based on fuel and weather conditi
  
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• WestJet cabin crew work stoppage in effect

  02-08-2026 17:36 via abbynews.com
  
  WestJet plans are touched down on Sunday, Aug. 2 as the cabin crew is on strike.
  The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just before the B.C. Day long weekend.
  However, after 72 hours, a deal between WestJet and the union wasn’t agreed upon. The strike prevents the airline from operating its scheduled 737 and 787 flights.
  “We’re disappointed to be here, this directly impacts the travel plans of our guests, our WestJette
  
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• Multiple evacuation orders, alerts remain as Bradley Creek wildfire still out-of-control

  02-08-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  As the Bradley Creek wildfire continues to burn on Sunday morning (Aug. 2), it is now estimated to be 2,603 hectares in size.
  Additionally, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place.
  These orders and alerts have been issued by multiple organizations including the Okanagan Indian Band, Regional District of North Okanagan, The Corporation of the Township of Spallumcheen, Splatsin Kukpi7 & Tkwamipla, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and the City of Armstrong. In total, there are four
  
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• UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire close to Westside Road now 40 hectares in size

  02-08-2026 16:19 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:10 a.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Quilpituk Creek wildfire grew north and west overnight.
  As of right now, it remains 40 hectares in size.
  “Crews have completed a sprinkler line set up along the powerline on the west flank,” said BCWS. “This morning they will be continuing to establish hoselay for water delivery to the fire’s edge and conducting danger tree assessments and falling as they work their way around the fire perimeter.”
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• Quilpituk Creek wildfire close to Westside Road now 40 hectares in size

  02-08-2026 16:19 via abbynews.com
  
  The latest wildfire found in the Central Okanagan, known as the Quilpituk Creek wildfire along Westside Road, is 40 hectares in size and remains out of control on Sunday morning, Aug. 2.
  The blaze was discovered in the La Casa area, south of Fintry, around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1.
  As the fire quickly spread on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (CORD) issued multiple evacuation orders and alerts, which remain in place.
  At 11:45 p.m., all properties n
  
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• Blue Grouse Creek wildfire in West Kelowna remains out of control

  02-08-2026 15:48 via abbynews.com
  
  The wildfire in West Kelowna remains out of control on Sunday morning, Aug. 2.
  Known as the Blue Grouse Creek wildfire, the 20-hectare blaze was last updated by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) at 9:19 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1.
  In that update, BCWS stated the blaze was displaying Rank 1 fire behaviour, meaning it’s “a smouldering ground fire with no open flame, white smoke and slow rate of spread.”
  On Sunday morning, an evacuation alert remains in place for Baird Road, Bancroft Road
  
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• QUIZ: In celebration of the long weekend

  02-08-2026 13:20 via abbynews.com
  
  In many but not all parts of Canada, the first Monday in August is a statutory holiday.
  In other areas, it is not a statutory holiday, but is still observed by businesses and residents.
  This is a time for special events, time at the lake or simply time to enjoy an extra day off work.
  How much do you know about this statutory holiday and the festivities surrounding it? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.READ MORE: QUIZ: A time to celebrate Canada
  READ MORE: QUIZ: The continuin
  
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• Westbank First Nation opens gym to shelter wildfire evacuees

  02-08-2026 09:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Three wildfires burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake have prompted thousands of properties to be placed on evacuation order and alert.Wildfire evacuees and Okanagan Indian Band members are invited to find shelter at the Westbank First Nation gym at 1920 Quail Lane, Westbank.The facility has snacks, water, a limited number of sleeping mats, washroom facilities, and security patrolled parking.Emergency Support Services will open at 9 a.m. at Westbank Lions Hall.
  
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• UPDATE: Splatsin First Nation issues evacuation order and alert for Bradley Creek wildfire

  02-08-2026 04:54 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: Aug. 2, 1:40 a.m.
  Three properties in Salmon River IR1 have been placed on evacuation order by the Splatsin First Nation Kukpi7 & Tkwamipla. The properties ordered to leave the area immediately are 5211 Heywood Armstrong Rd., 5217 Heywood Armstrong Rd. and 4909 Salmon River Rd.All remaining properties in Salmon River IR1 have been placed on evacuation alert and should be ready to leave at any time.The Bradley Creek wildfire is still estimated to be 1,047 hectares in size and burning
  
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• UPDATE: Spallumcheen expands evacuation orders, wildfire crossed Highway 97

  02-08-2026 04:54 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 10:20 p.m.
  The evacuation order has expanded for the Township of Spallumcheen as the Bradley Creek wildfire is pushed north by the wind.Embers have been reported falling in the area and those in the area directly west of Armstrong are advised to leave immediately.Evacuees can register at the Hassen Memorial Arena in Armstrong.Structure protection and defence are expected to be on scene of the Bradley Creek wildfire overnight.BC Wildfire reports aggressive behaviour from the fire heading
  
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• UPDATE: Section of Hwy 97 near Vernon closed by Bradley Creek Wildfire

  02-08-2026 04:54 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 8:33 p.m.
  Highway 97 has been closed between Old Kamloops Road in Vernon and Salmon River Road due to the Bradley Creek Wildfire.
  The neighbouring Westside Road has also been closed from Highway 97 until Bonneau Road because of the blaze.So far, the wildfire has caused three evacuation ALERTS and two evacuation ORDERS to be issued in the North Okanagan.
  The fire is 1,047 hectares according to BC Wildfire, who have committed nine Initial Attack Crews, three operational field staff, four
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation alert added to western side of Armstrong due to Bradley Creek wildfire

  02-08-2026 04:54 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: Aug. 2, 12:24 a.m.
  The City of Armstrong has added an evacuation alert due to the Bradley Creek wildfire.
  Around 12:15 a.m., the City issued the alert to all properties along the western edge of the city.
  The properties include:3075, 3275 Fraser Road;
  3909, 3915, 3945, 3955, 3965, 3985 Wood Avenue;4000 Noble Road;
  2915, 3065, 3185 Otter Lake Road;
  3930 Patten Drive;
  2365 Pleasant Valley Road.“If you live in the affected area, be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions chang
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire near La Casa reaches 10 hectares, evacuation orders remain

  02-08-2026 04:50 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: Aug. 2/26 at 12:20 a.m.
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire has grown to 10 hectares.BC Wildfire Service has not provided any information on the behaviour of the blaze.An evacuation order was issued just before midnight for properties north of Nahun and south of La Casa.With Westside Road closed northbound due to aggressive Bradley Creek wildfire and people are to evacuate south toward West Kelowna.UPDATE: 11:45 p.m.
  All properties north of Nahun and south of La Casa are on order to evacuate.Th
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation order issued due to wildfire near La Casa

  02-08-2026 04:50 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 11:45 p.m.
  All properties north of Nahun and south of La Casa are on order to evacuate.The Central Okanagan Regional District issued the order for the following properties:
  5455 and 5495 Deighton Road
  5625, 5875, 6409, 6421, 6433, 6445, 6457, 6469, 6493, 6481 Westside Road
  Anyone in the area should leave immediately. Westside Road is closed northbound due to another wildfire and evacuees should go south toward West Kelowna.Emergency Support Services will be available at Westbank Lions Ce
  
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• UPDATE: OKIB calls for more Evacuation Orders due to wildfire near Vernon, Westside Road closed

  02-08-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 5:05 p.m.
  The Bradley Creek wildfire continues to cause Evacuation Orders and alerts near Vernon Saturday evening.According to the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Evacuation Orders have been issued for all properties North of Bonneau Road and South of Highway 97, and all properties across the lake along Head of the Lake Road, Hawhola Road, and all properties up to the OKIB IR 1 boundary.People in the area must evacuate immediately due to the wildfire causing risk to human life and safety.&l
  
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• UPDATE: OKIB calls for Evacuation Order due to wildfire near Vernon, Westside Road closed

  02-08-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 3:55 p.m.
  The Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre has called for an Evacuation Order for all properties north of Mary Emerald Bay Road to Simila Road due to the Bradley Creek Wildfire.As of 3:30 p.m., a tactical evacuation is underway for residents on Pebble Park Lane.People must leave the area immediately to protect public safety as fire conditions continue to evolve.According to OKIB, emergency personnel are working directly with affected residents to support the evacuatio
  
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