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Charred road to recovery in B.C.’s Okanagan as province extends state of emergency
iNwheels
While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a fire official said…
All hands on deck to save pets lost after Summerland wildfire
“We're still at the point where they're trying to find them all."
Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops
The music starts, the rhythm picks up, and dancers take to the patio as the…
RCMP gang unit seizes drugs, weapons while helping Summerland wildfire evacuees
“Without hesitation, (Uniform Gang Enforcement Team) officers stepped into action, assisting with tactical evacuations and supporting our teams during the deadly wildfire response.”
‘Devastation’: Blackwell dairy farm in Kamloops out of water
iNwine
“We’ve not had one drop of irrigation this year, we haven’t started our pumps once.”
Kelowna Downtown Thursday Night Market cools off summer evenings
Kelowna’s downtown core has always been a hot spot for tourists to experience a wide…
Lemonade Day gives Kamloops kids a taste of entrepreneurship
Fresh lemonade, colourful stands and young entrepreneurs will pop up around Kamloops on August 21…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | August 21-23, 2026
As we head closer to the end of August, there is plenty of live music,…
‘SYMBOLS OF NEGLECT’: Why Kamloops councillors left this city entrance to the weeds
"Last year it had flowers and there were staff there once, twice a week. It was gorgeous."
$250K wildfire clean-up bill lands Lake Okanagan Resort in court
iNhome
The resort was destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.
Summerland sanctuary back to helping animals — and people, too
“I went through the whole thing with my own home, with my own farm and with the animals.”
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
iNhome
The day she returned to her home in Summerland, B.C., more than a week after…
Gas price roller coaster continues in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
Roller coasters are supposed to be fun.
Vernon celebrates Vernon Regional Airport’s 80th with Appreciation Day
The Vernon Regional Airport and the Vernon Flying Club are having a day of celebration…
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the…
Afro Caribbean Festival celebrates community and culture in Kelowna’s City Park
The Mind STIRR Society and Africans in Okanagan are hosting an interactive and educational festival…
At least 5 people across the Okanagan charged with arson this summer
At least five individuals have been arrested for arson over the last few weeks.
Okanagan drought a ‘wake up call’ to plan long-term, minister says
"The conditions are awful."
iN PHOTOS: Campers unplug at picturesque sites in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are a few provincial sites and several free sites available.
Kamloops cops search for arson suspect after dumpster fire
"The suspect appears to arrive on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.”
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
iNhome
The Sunflower Ukrainian Cafe in Summerland, B.C., is still restocking, but it’s already serving limited…
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
iNwheels
“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
Salamander and tarantula are B.C. fire survivors, as pets and owners seek reunions
iNhome
When Amanda Roberts and her 10-year-old son River fled the Bald Range fire before it…
Hotel Eldorado not the only obstruction to connecting Kelowna waterfront paths
It could be a long road to complete a one-kilometre stretch.