Three landslides occurred in Summerland’s Garnet Valley, impacting the Campbell family’s property, following heavy rain on Tuesday. This incident highlights ongoing risks from slopes affected by the Bald Range wildfire, which have become vulnerable to erosion, prompting the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to conduct geotechnical assessments.

Maya Gebala has been discharged from hospital after 262 days following a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Her father, David, shared updates on her recovery, highlighting significant milestones, including her first breaths unassisted and her recent 13th birthday celebration.

The newly elected municipal council of Okanagan Falls is undergoing training ahead of its first meeting on 6 November. Mayor-elect Matt Taylor is leading sessions to prepare the council for managing local services, following the area’s transition to municipal status after a 2025 referendum.

The Canadian Armed Forces provided an update on the fire incident at CFB Wainwright that occurred on 17 October, resulting in four fatalities and 39 injuries. Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan noted the fire began on the automatic grenade launcher range, complicating firefighting efforts due to restricted access.

The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston issued a complaint to Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, following his media comments on a proposed AI data centre’s environmental impact. The office criticised Chen’s remarks as slanted and unsubstantiated, while he defended his statements as based on peer-reviewed research.

Lumby will hold a byelection for mayor following Kevin Acton’s dual victories in municipal and provincial elections, which resulted in his departure from the mayoralty. The byelection is projected for late January or early February, with costs estimated between £5,000 and £10,000, which Acton has pledged to cover.