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133 property owners can rest easy after wildfire evacuation alerts downgraded near Coquihalla
More than 100 property owners near the Coquihalla will no longer have to worry about…
Roughly half of Thompson Okanagan students have received their 2nd COVID-19 shot
Roughly half of Thompson Okanagan students have received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine…
Alberta man dies after UTV rolls over in South Kootenay area
The RCMP is investigating after a man died when his driver rolled a UTV earlier…
Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton ‘being held’
A large wildfire burning to the southeast of Penticton is now being held. The B.C.…
Cougar spotted wandering around Kelowna neighbourhoods
In the last few nights, a cougar has been seen wandering around the City of…
UPDATE: Firefighters in mop up stages on wildfire near Penticton
A new wildfire discovered this morning is burning on Penticton Indian Band land. The wildfire…
Community mourns death of Vernon city councillor
The Vernon community is in mourning following the death of a city councillor yesterday. Coun.…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier speaks against COVID-19 vaccine passports in Kelowna
The People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier made stops in the Okanagan this weekend…
Vernon city councillor dies after long battle with cancer
A Vernon city councillor died this morning after a long battle with cancer. Harwinder Sandhu,…
TRU alumnus gains massive TikTok following with trucker videos
A Thompson Rivers University alumnus is captivating a wide online audience with his hauling truck…
Minimal fire behaviour expected for South Okanagan wildfires
With cooler temperatures, fire activity today is expected to be minimal as crews tackle large…
It’s the last day of the season for the popular Enderby drive-in movie theatre
A well-known Enderby drive-in movie theatre is holding its last double feature of the season…
The best spots to see spawning salmon in the Interior
September is salmon spawning season and thousands of fish are returning to where they were…
UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens following four-vehicle fatal accident between Golden and Revelstoke
A collision between four vehicles has left one driver dead, four others injured and caused…
UPDATE: RCMP investigating suspicious death reported near Penticton Secondary track and field
The Penticton RCMP is investigating after a young man was found unresponsive at a Penticton…
Three-quarters of Canadian parents believe teachers, school staff should be vaccinated against COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases rise across Canada, new survey data shows most parents of school-aged children…
Hiker seriously injured after falling seven metres from cliff in Central Okanagan
A hiker was seriously injured yesterday morning after falling seven metres onto a rocky area.…
Indigenous taco truck owner provides Westside Road community with wildfire updates in lieu of food while evacuated
An Indigenous taco stand owner who was evacuated due to the wildfire decided to continue…
More North Okanagan, Okanagan Indian Band residents can return home following wildfire evacuation
More North Okanagan and Okanagan Indian Band residents will be able to return home this…
Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season
The Canadian Armed Forces will be leaving the province tomorrow after being deployed earlier this…
Winds expected to pick up near 230 ha wildfire burning close to Penticton
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has not seen significant growth overnight but…
Kootenay’s ‘hot boss’ now modelling for romance book covers
A Kootenay man who became TikTok famous when he was deemed a “hot boss” by…
Kelowna shop offers free coffee to hospital workers after protest against COVID-19 vaccine cards
Following a large protest against COVID-19 vaccine cards at Kelowna General Hospital, a coffee shop…
Stabbing victim in hospital after altercation in downtown Kelowna
A Kelowna man is recovering in the hospital after he was stabbed early this morning.…