prevention

Everything you need to know about raccoons in the Thompson-Okanagan
Whether you refer to them as raccoons, masked bandits or trash pandas, these little critters…

Neighbours west of Kamloops create wildfire strategy after two devastating blazes
After being impacted twice by raging wildfires in the past few years, neighbours in a…

Kelowna mayor calling for more supports after 5 overdose deaths, person injured on Okanagan Rail Trail
Kelowna's mayor says there needs to be more supports in place for vulnerable people after…

22 crime prevention notices issued in Penticton during long weekend
A Penticton RCMP officer took to the streets during the long weekend and issued 22…

FireSmart reaches out to garden pros to help protect South Okanagan homes
It may be the middle of winter but FireSmart is already working to mitigate the…
Kelowna MLA, Liberal health critic made false claims about COVID-19
The B.C. Liberal Health critic — Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield — is under fire for…
If you see smoke in the Central, South Okanagan, it’s for a good reason
Wildfire mitigation efforts near Summerland and Penticton are expected to produce smoke visible to South…

International conference on wound infection prevention coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A unique two-day medical conference is coming to Kamloops this spring. The 5th…

How Kamloops officials are monitoring mobile overdose prevention sites
KAMLOOPS – Since rolling into Kamloops earlier this year, the mobile overdose prevention sites have…

If you’re concerned about crime in Kamloops, there’s a way to help
'YOU CAN'T EXPECT A POLICE OFFICER TO BE ON EVERY CORNER.' KAMLOOPS – In recent…

Two ways you can get involved with Vernon’s Community Safety Unit
VERNON – If you’re looking for ways to promote safety in your community, the local…