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Vancouver Rundown Wednesday August 12, 2026
<p>The B.C. government continues to keep the public in the dark as to the number of homes destroyed by wildfires. BC Wildfire officials and members of the Eby Cabinet continue to reject calls for damage reports despite massive evacuations in Summerland, Peachland and other areas of the province. Emergencies Minister Kelly Greene says it’s important to contact people responsibly. That decision runs counter to what most western democracies do during a state of emergency. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Tuesday August 11, 2026
<p>The B.C. government is asking people to make better decisions as a wildfire state of emergency continues. Off-road vehicles, such as ATVs, are now banned in parts of the province to help prevent new fires. The move comes as the RCMP start an investigation into the cause of the massive Bald Range wildfire near Summerland. More than 21,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in various parts of the B.C. Interior. Much of southern B.C. remains under yellow or orange air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Monday August 10, 2026
<p>An elderly woman is confirmed dead and more than 20,000 people remain on evacuation order as the massive Bald Range wildfire continues to burn in the Okanagan. The wildfire on the west side of Okanagan Lake, just north of Penticton, is about 140 square kilometres forcing residents to leave their homes in Summerland, Peachland and several small communities. The fire exploded in size after breaking out late Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, Premier David Eby declared a province wide state of emergency due to wildfires. Hundreds of homes have already been destroyed in B.C. this summer. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Friday August 7, 2026
<p>A quick and deliberate response has helped crews hold the small but dangerous wildfire north of Port Moody. The wildfire in Belcarra Regional Park has not grown beyond 1.5 hectares since first being spotted on Tuesday. At one point, flames came close to the community of Anmore - two homes had to be evacuated. It’s believed the fire is human caused.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Thursday August 6, 2026
<p>Two homes have been evacuated and three helicopter crews have been dropping water as a wildfire burns between the Metro Vancouver communities of Belcarra and Anmore. That fire broke out early Wednesday afternoon, prompting a call-out to volunteer firefighters. It’s since grown beyond one hectare and threatens an area below major BC Hydro transmission lines. It’s believed the fire is human caused.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Wednesday August 5, 2026
<p>More than 120 buildings have now been destroyed by a wildfire near Clinton as B.C. continues to struggle with hot, dry conditions. That’s in addition to the more than 200 homes destroyed west of Vernon. Close to 8,000 people across the province are on evacuation order…many others are watching evacuation alerts. Meanwhile, more smoke has funneled into the Lower Mainland from the B.C. Interior. Chilliwack has an orange air quality advisory while much of the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver are under a yellow advisory.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Tuesday August 4, 2026
<p>More smoky haze is moving across the Lower Mainland as B.C. continues to struggle with a series of wildfires burning in the Interior. Thousands remain forced from their homes near Vernon as crews continue to battle a fire west of the city. Dozens of buildings have been destroyed - many of them on the main reserve of the Okanagan Indian Band. The fire was first reported on Friday and quickly grew to 26 km over the weekend. More hot, dry and windy conditions are in the forecast for this week.</p>
Vancouver Rundown Friday July 31, 2026
<p>The BC Supreme Court has ruled parts of the forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients are unconstitutional. Justice Lauren Blake says provisions in the Mental Health Act violate the Canadian Charter and patients’ rights to life, liberty, and security of person. Blake has given the provincial government six months to fix the legislation. Involuntary care is designed to get patients with extreme addictions or mental health issues into immediate treatment. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Thursday July 30, 2026
<p>A two year old continues to cling to life in hospital after falling into Whonnock Lake in Maple Ridge Monday evening. RCMP say responding officers provided life-saving measures before paramedics arrived. An investigation is underway but police are not saying how the incident happened. </p>
Vancouver Rundown Wednesday July 29, 2026
<p>Cooler, wet weather has provided some relief as crews battle a dangerously large wildfire threatening Clinton. The BC Wildfire Service says a trace of rain held off any extreme fire behaviour on Tuesday. An evacuation order has forced hundreds of people from their homes - many are now staying in Kamloops. Hot, dry weather is expected to return over the next few days. </p>
