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Penticton business supporting evacuees, firefighters with discounts and free meals
Penticton businesses are showing their support in the form of food for firefighters and evacuees.…
Built-up dryer lint caused fire in Kelowna strip mall
Kelowna firefighters took down a fire in a strip mall this afternoon that started from…
Winds have peaked in Penticton, expected to taper off soon: Environment Canada
An Environment Canada meteorologist says the southern winds blowing northward in Penticton should taper off…
Interior Health urges South Okanagan residents to have evacuation plan
Interior Health is asking residents to build an emergency plan in the event of an…
UPDATE: Embers biggest concern for firefighters in upper east side of Penticton
Penticton's fire chief says the biggest concern for firefighters in the upper east side of…
Central Okanagan firefighters lending their support to Penticton
Central Okanagan firefighters will be among a large contingent of firefighters from around the province…
‘Too close for comfort:’ Residents in path of Christie Mountain wildfire worried about forecast
An Okanagan Falls resident can see the smoke of the Mount Christie wildfire from her…
19 wildfires now burning in Kamloops Fire Centre, may see more this weekend
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting 19 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, and may…
Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…
West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Penticton establishing protection for structures in event of evacuation
The City of Penticton is preparing this afternoon for strong winds that could cause further…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Highway 97 reopens in Okanagan Falls after rollover
Highway 97 has reopened after an accident involving a semi-truck hauling lumber occurred yesterday afternoon,…
The Central Okanagan is celebrating B.C. Culture Days
A Revelstoke artist will be holding a mural workshop in Kelowna as part of B.C.…
Okanagan Similkameen Regional District staff still can’t access email after attempted ransomware attack
After an attempted ransomware attack last week, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is operating with…
Interior Health creating plans in case Penticton hospital has to be evacuated
Interior Health is creating contingency plans in the event that Penticton's hospital will have to…
Highway 97 closed in Okanagan Falls due to rollover
Highway 97 is closed in both directions this afternoon after a truck hauling lumber rolled…
UPDATE: No structures lost in Penticton boundary, one destroyed by Christie Mountain fire in regional district
A single family home was destroyed last night in the Christie Mountain wildfire on Christie Mountain…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire grows to 1,400 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire has grown to 1,400 hectares today from 1,000 ha last night.…
Kelowna Riding Club offers space for animals if Penticton residents need to evacuate
If Penticton residents need some place to stay, or for a temporary home for their…
Skaha Lake boaters told to stay away from air crews working Christie Mountain fire
The City of Penticton is asking that boaters avoid using Skaha Lake as the Mount…
Penticton, RDOS to hold live-streamed conference on Mount Christie wildfire
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the City of Penticton are holding a live-streamed…
Alberta man drowns in Okanagan Lake near Penticton
The Penticton RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a 61-year-old man drowned in…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents capture scene of Mount Christie Wildfire
It was a long night for firefighters battling the Mount Christie wildfire that has put…