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All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.

The McDougall Creek wildfire has damaged or destroyed at least 50 structures around Kelowna, B.C., but worst hit areas have yet to be surveyed, says chief.

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.

Dozens of fire departments from across the province descended on West Kelowna over the last several days.

Jesse Rene Attig walked up behind a man parked and cut his throat.

“We're deploying Canadian Forces assets and providing resources to help with evacuations, staging, and other logistical tasks.”

YLW has been working with the BC Wildfire Service, NAV Canada, and Transport Canada to ensure the safe operation of flights

Inflation and economic headwinds are impacting back-to-school shopping decisions