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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…