In the news today: B.C. wildfire reinforcements, Colombia earthquake, car thefts down

B.C. is set to receive reinforcements from Mexican firefighters to combat a devastating wildfire on the northern side of Okanagan Lake. This fire has already forced 20,000 residents to evacuate and has claimed one life. The blaze, known as the Bald Range wildfire, has destroyed numerous homes and threatens to wipe out Summerland altogether, according to Mayor Doug Holmes.

Meanwhile, in Colombia, search and rescue teams are desperately searching for survivors after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Choco region, killing over 100 people. The quake was felt as far away as Bogotá and has caused extensive damage to buildings across dozens of cities and towns. In Montreal, a father has been found guilty of drowning his nine-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a marsh.

Luciano Frattolin, 46, was convicted by a New York jury after a one-hour deliberation. Auto thefts in Canada have been on a downward trend, with a 10% decrease in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. However, luxury vehicles continue to be targeted, and these stolen vehicles are believed to be funding organized crime.