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Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The mayor of a northeastern British Columbia municipality says a tree…
Men behind the doomsday seed vault in the Arctic win World Food Prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
Warm weather means Kelowna’s waterparks are open early
This weekend temperatures are expected to get up to 29 C, but Kelowna residents can…
Bob Ross’ legacy lives on in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ series
A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents…
Thousands in Fort Nelson, B.C., ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate…
Kelowna’s Rotary Arts Centre the latest battleground in the culture wars
On Sunday mornings, hundreds of people file into Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts with…
Councillors a ‘minor’ contributor to Kamloops city hall strife
The problems at Kamloops city hall aren't entirely the mayor's fault, but it's pretty close.…
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban
OTTAWA – Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past…
Fire danger level raised to high in all Central Okanagan regional parks
The fire danger in the Central Okanagan has been bumped to high in all regional…
Rare chance for a northern lights show in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
There's a strong chance the northern lights will appear in the sky over Kamloops and…
B.C. confident that cybersecurity attacks on government were state directed
VANCOUVER – A state or state-sponsored actor was likely responsible for a series of cybersecurity…
Kamloops man facing weapons charges following stolen vehicle investigation
A Kamloops man is facing seven charges related to weapons after police discovered he was…
Police ask for help to find missing Kamloops man
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 29-year-old man. Daniel…
BC finance minister Conroy says she’ll retire after provincial election this fall
British Columbia's finance minister has announced she won't be running again in the next provincial…
Trudeau points to fire fight, says Meta news ban degrades safety as it makes billions
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Canada’s dispute with Meta is a “test moment” for the country…
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 97 between West Kelowna and Peachland
Traffic is starting to move along a stretch of Highway 97 between West Kelowna and…
Police hunt for suspect after convenience store robbed in Merritt
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery in Merritt today. RCMP were called…
Prime Minister Trudeau in West Kelowna announces funding for wildfire preparedness
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more money is coming for volunteer firefighters and wildfire preparedness…
Police investigate assaults at University of Victoria pro-Palestinian protest encampment
SAANICH, B.C. – Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two…
Prime Minister in Central Okanagan to meet with first responders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the Central Okanagan today to meet with local first…
One dead in Highway 97 crash in Peachland
West Kelowna RCMP have confirmed one person died in the car crash on Highway 97…