Dan Walton

Vernon garbage truck forced to drop trash on city street after fire starts
The operator of a garbage truck in Vernon had to dump his waste on a…

Homicide investigation launched after death of man in 100 Mile House area
RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a 69-year-old man in the Central Interior as…

Fundraiser launched for retiree who lost home in White Rock Lake wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire consumed the holiday trailer that was home to a 68-year-old…

Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad approaching end of the line
All aboard! Final call for any passengers boarding the Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad. “I just…

Single vehicle crash slows traffic in Penticton
A Ford Escort crashed along Westminster Avenue in Penticton this afternoon. It came to a…

Nk’Mip Creek wildfire drawing lion’s share of resources in Okanagan complex
Among the three fires active within Okanagan complex, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire between Oliver and…

Kamloops lottery winner splits $1M prize
A Kamloops woman who matched all seven numbers on her Maxmillions ticket won $500,000. “I…

Wildfire evacuation orders downgraded to alerts north of Vernon
Some residents on the west side of Irish Creek Road north of Vernon are allowed…

Vernon RCMP trying to reunite boat with owner
Police in the North Okanagan are looking for the owner of a stray boat found…

Few Americans spotted crossing into Osoyoos on 1st day of land border reopening
The reopening of the US border means Americans are allowed again into Canada, but southern…

Weekend rain offers short-lived reprieve for wildfire crews in South Okanagan
Sunday’s heavy rainfall offered some relief for emergency crews battling South Okanagan blazes, but it…

Cyber security ‘has to be a part of our DNA’ after attack on RDOS last summer
Last year’s cyber attack on the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's online network showed staffers what…

West Kelowna vet again offering safe haven for displaced pets
It’s the 10th summer of Dr. Oz rescuing animals at the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital…

Crews fighting fire with fire on South Okanagan blaze
The plume of smoke that can be seen southwest of Penticton today is part of…

Off-duty RCMP officer involved in fatal watercraft collision near Summerland
One man is dead after two personal watercraft collided in Okanagan Lake this morning. Shortly…