Shuswap

The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock

Uzelman: The B.C. government shrouds the economic costs of CleanBC

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 7, 2023
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 (released in October 2021) proposes to complete B.C.’s Electric Highway by 2024 and reach a target of 10,000 public EV charging stations in B.C. by 2030. AdobeStock
Firefighters hose down a spot within the Bush Creek East wildfire perimeter. (BCWS photo)

Possible rain, cooler temperatures forecasted for Shuswap wildfire

Evacuation orders and alerts remain for the Bush Creek East wildfire

  • Sep 4, 2023
Firefighters hose down a spot within the Bush Creek East wildfire perimeter. (BCWS photo)
A North Shuswap resident attempts to control a spot fire left in the wake of the Bush Creek East wildfire that spread through the area Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. (Angela Lagore photo)

BC Wildfire officials to look at off-season prevention alongside communities

Operations director says BCWS willing to learn, adapt in a year of challenges

A North Shuswap resident attempts to control a spot fire left in the wake of the Bush Creek East wildfire that spread through the area Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. (Angela Lagore photo)
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)

Uzelman: Amidst wildfires B.C supports forest protection, government resists

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 29, 2023
BC Wildfire Service wildland firefighters work the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. (BCWS image)
Bush Creek East wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens, flames visible from Shuswap wildfire

Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place

  • Aug 27, 2023
Bush Creek East wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)
Evacuation orders have been downgraded in the Shuswap Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2023. (CSRD photo)

Evacuation order lifted for more Shuswap areas

Residents can now make their way home, but are still under an evacuation alert

Evacuation orders have been downgraded in the Shuswap Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, 2023. (CSRD photo)
This map shows the approximate perimeter of the Bush Creek East wildfire as of Thursday morning, Aug. 24, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)

North Shuswap to receive supplies, collaboration with wildfire crews still a goal

‘We’re still here to work with BCWS and CSRD – the goal is to put out the damned fire’

This map shows the approximate perimeter of the Bush Creek East wildfire as of Thursday morning, Aug. 24, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)
BC Wildfire message posted to Twitter (X), Wednesday night. (Twitter)

RCMP condemn self-declared convoy that wanted past Shuswap wildfire blockade

Police say group challenged officers stationed at roadblock

BC Wildfire message posted to Twitter (X), Wednesday night. (Twitter)
An photo of the blockade on Highway 1, from Aug.23. (Facebook)

North Shuswap on edge after alleged incident on Highway 1 amid wildfire

A reported permitted truck was set to bring supplies into the wildfire zone

An photo of the blockade on Highway 1, from Aug.23. (Facebook)
Image of the Bush Creek East wildfire. (Cory Erlandson)

Shuswap winery, vacation home saved from wildfire ‘thanks to those who stayed behind’

Staff of Celista Winery stay in fire zone to fight flames

  • Aug 23, 2023
Image of the Bush Creek East wildfire. (Cory Erlandson)
Premier David Eby, left to right, looks on with B.C. Minister of Emergency Readiness Bowinn Ma, Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan and incident commander Brad Litke as Wildcat Helicopter pilot Folef Graafland goes over safety instructions before boarding to survey wildfire damage in the area at Wildcat Helicopters in West Kelowna, B.C., on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

‘Increasingly divisive issue’: Ma says B.C. evacuations orders must be followed

Emergency Management Minister says equipment being moved can put the ‘whole unified strategy at risk’

Premier David Eby, left to right, looks on with B.C. Minister of Emergency Readiness Bowinn Ma, Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan and incident commander Brad Litke as Wildcat Helicopter pilot Folef Graafland goes over safety instructions before boarding to survey wildfire damage in the area at Wildcat Helicopters in West Kelowna, B.C., on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
A structure in the Scotch Creek area of the Shuswap destroyed by the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (Submitted photo)

Shuswap firefighter claims people bringing food, water to crews are being blocked

‘At the end of the day we’re not going anywhere, we’re here to fight…’

A structure in the Scotch Creek area of the Shuswap destroyed by the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (Submitted photo)
Vehicles cross the bridge at Scotch Creek while it was still open to traffic. (Karen-lee Marshall/Facebook image)

Firefighting equipment stolen including ATVs in North Shuswap

Sprinklers on Scotch Creek bridge removed three times

Vehicles cross the bridge at Scotch Creek while it was still open to traffic. (Karen-lee Marshall/Facebook image)
A Shuswap Emergency Program mobile operations truck assists in protecting North Shuswap communities. (CSRD)

UPDATE: Fire crews working to protect structures in North Shuswap communities

Regional District update says 80 North Shuswap firefighters tackling hot spots in the area

A Shuswap Emergency Program mobile operations truck assists in protecting North Shuswap communities. (CSRD)
Lower East Adams Lake fire burning in Scotch Creek on Aug. 18. (Facebook)

VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire

The road is closed between Shuswap Avenue and Passchendaele Road

Lower East Adams Lake fire burning in Scotch Creek on Aug. 18. (Facebook)
An evacuation order has been issued for the Celista area in the North Shuswap up to Evans Road Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (CSRD photo)

Evacuation order expanded in North Shuswap community

The Celista area up to Evans Road is under an evacuation order due to Lower East Adams Lake wildfire

An evacuation order has been issued for the Celista area in the North Shuswap up to Evans Road Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (CSRD photo)
A 10-kilometre planned ignition could be seen burning in the hills behind Scotch Creek on Thursday night, Aug. 17, 2023. (Sasha Ellenna Pellow//Facebook photo)

Planned ignition helps reduce southern movement of Shuswap wildfire

‘The good news is that no houses were lost and no lives were lost.’

A 10-kilometre planned ignition could be seen burning in the hills behind Scotch Creek on Thursday night, Aug. 17, 2023. (Sasha Ellenna Pellow//Facebook photo)
The BC Wildfire Service conducted a large-scale aerial ignition southeast of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire in the North Shuswap Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)

Large-scale planned ignition conducted to protect North Shuswap communities

BC Wildfire Service conducted ignition in advance of incoming cold front

The BC Wildfire Service conducted a large-scale aerial ignition southeast of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire in the North Shuswap Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service image)
An Australian couple vacationing in the Shuswap captured photos of a bald eagle that appears to have been ensnared by a fishing line on Aug. 3, 2023. (Neil Poh photo)

Bald eagle snagged by fishing line spotted at B.C. lake

An Australian couple captured photos of the eagle while vacationing in the area

An Australian couple vacationing in the Shuswap captured photos of a bald eagle that appears to have been ensnared by a fishing line on Aug. 3, 2023. (Neil Poh photo)
An evacuation alert issued by the CSRD for Lee Creek was extended to include Scotch Creek on Wednesday, Aug.

North Shuswap evacuation alert extended to include Scotch Creek

Alert prompted by 10,000-hectare Lower East Adams Lake wildfire

An evacuation alert issued by the CSRD for Lee Creek was extended to include Scotch Creek on Wednesday, Aug.