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Okanagan, Nicola election candidates have signs stolen, vandalized
A Liberal candidate vying for a seat in the Central Okanagan says her election signs…
Evacuation alert due to wildfire downgraded for properties west of Kamloops
An evacuation alert for some properties west of Kamloops has been downgraded this morning. The…
Penticton addictions centre officially reopens after receiving council’s support
Penticton’s Pathways Addictions Resource Centre has officially reopened after it received council’s support following a…
10 hectares burned with planned ignitions on Mt Law wildfire
With cooler temperatures, planned ignitions on the Mt Law wildfire in West Kelowna went well…
White Rock Lake wildfire activity expected to ‘bounce back’ with extreme drought conditions
Wildfire crews battling a fire in the Central Okanagan have seen decreased fire activity within…
This West Kelowna bike shop is not a COVID-19 test site
The concerned owner of a West Kelowna bike shop just wants people to know that…
Firefighters, emergency responders who saved Logan Lake leave behind signatures and positive messages
Roughly 150 firefighters, RCMP officers and those who stayed to help save Logan Lake from…
Three teenagers dead in Surrey after vehicle crashes into tree
Three teenagers have been pronounced dead follow a single vehicle collision in Surrey early this…
West Kelowna pizza restaurant closing its doors next month
A well-known West Kelowna pizza stop is closing its doors next month. Mother Patricia Guest…
Planned ignitions underway in West Kelowna for Mt Law wildfire
As firefighters on the ground continue work to suppress the Mt Law wildfire, planned ignitions…
Mammoths claimed the Thompson Okanagan as their home more than 10,000 years ago
Travel back in time more than 10,000 years, and you'll see giant mammoths roaming around…
Deep burning forest fuels pose challenge for firefighters on White Rock Lake wildfire’s eastern flank
A 80,745.0 hectare wildfire burning along Westside Road in the Central Okanagan is seeing increased…
9 Kelowna flights report COVID-19 cases onboard
Within the last two weeks, nine planes landing and flying out of Kelowna have reported…
Swimmers asked to stay out of north end of Kalamalka Lake due to possible algae bloom
Residents and visitors are being asked to avoid an algae bloom at the north end…
Evacuation alerts cleared for more than 500 properties near Sparks Lake wildfire
Evacuation alerts within the Thompson Nicola Regional District for more than 500 properties has been…
30 Thompson Nicola structures affected by Lytton Creek wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed 30 structures have been impacted in its jurisdiction due…
Weather prevents planned ignitions on West Kelowna wildfire
Current weather conditions and forecasted precipitation meant firefighters did not go ahead with planned ignitions…
Where is Waddy man? Popular piece of Vernon history remains in region
For generations, a smiling dough-like chef carrying pancakes was a popular sight to see along…
UPDATE: Westwold house destroyed by fire
A Westwold house located along Highway 97 has been completely destroyed following a fire that…
West Kelowna teacher loses home in Mt. Law wildfire
A West Kelowna elementary school teacher has lost her home and all of her possessions…
Drought forces more water restrictions for irrigation users in Thompson-Okanagan
With the southern Interior in a drought, new water restriction orders are in place for…
iN VIDEO: Lytton Creek wildfire destroys structures, home northwest of Merritt
An Abbotsford farmer with property outside of Merritt has lost multiple structures and a home…
Mount Law wildfire slowly creeping towards Okanagan Connector
A wildfire burning within the City of West Kelowna’s boundaries continues to creep towards Highway…
More falls, serious incidents happening as B.C. wildfire crews become fatigued
With an extended wildfire season, more firefighters are becoming fatigued and the B.C. Wildfire Service…