Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Carli Berry
Two men facing charges after RCMP find suspects in stolen vehicle
Two men are facing charges after being caught minutes after allegedly stealing a truck. The…
Wildfire near Oliver, Osoyoos now estimated to be 13,000 hectares
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos is now estimated to be roughly 13,000 hectares…
The Lizard returns: Kelowna rock station rebrand borrows from the past
A radio station in Kelowna has relaunched with a new name, featuring familiar classic and…
Mini blaze near Oyama Lake being held by B.C. Wildfire crews
A small wildfire that sparked to the west of Oyama Lake is now being held…
Thunderstorms, high temperatures could challenge firefighters near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire near Okanagan Falls has grown to 8,214 hectares mostly on the fire’s northern…
Rail trail to connect Enderby and Splatsin gets boost of nearly $460,000
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is getting $459,061 to put towards a new pilot…
Popular Kelowna Greek restaurant destroyed by fire planning a comeback
A popular Kelowna Greek restaurant that burned down last year is planning on returning with…
Foreign student drowns in Shuswap area lake
A 27-year-old foreign exchange student has drowned in the Shuswap's White Lake. On July 28,…
More than 456,000 hectares of B.C. burned so far this year
More than 1,250 wildfires in B.C. have burned more than 456,000 hectares of the province…
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
Kelowna man arrested after allegedly assaulting person, police officers
A Kelowna man is potentially facing charges for allegedly assaulting another person and RCMP officers…
Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community
A wildfire burning near Sicamous has crossed the eastern side of Sicamous Creek, and is…
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going…
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased…
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction…
Central Okanagan businesses take another hit with localized pandemic precautions
Central Okanagan business owners are expecting localized COVID-19 restrictions that came into effect this morning…
Tickets on sale for North Okanagan’s first sunflower festival
The founders of an Abbotsford tulip festival will be testing residents’ desire for flower festivals…
From Kelowna to Kamloops, Interior lakes hold underwater mysteries
Deep beneath the waves of the Interior’s many lakes are secrets only divers can explore.…
New mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics to be available this week
Interior Health is hosting new drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics following the announcement that new mask…
Canada Post won’t be delivering to parts of Okanagan due to wildfire smoke
Canada Post is not delivering packages to Kelowna, Penticton or Oliver today due to wildfire…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from…
Wildfire burning near Coquihalla sees some growth
A wildfire burning next to the Coquihalla Highway has grown but fire crews have been…
Firefighters from Mexico making a ‘huge impact’ battling blaze near Osoyoos
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near…
South Okanagan produce store asks for local support after business declines due to wildfire
A South Okanagan produce stand and store is asking residents for help to support their…