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More than a half dozen Kelowna townhouses damaged in early morning fire
KELOWNA – A townhouse fire in Kelowna caused extensive damage to at least six units…

Kamloops ESS reception centre to stay open through first week of September
KAMLOOPS – As evacuees from across the province are beginning to go home, social service…

2003 firestorm hero enters council race
KELOWNA – The woman who coordinated the evacuation of thousands of residents during the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire is running for a seat on council. Beryl Itani, 76, was the Emergency Social Services director for the Central Okanagan for 30 years. She retired in 2011. According to the City of Kelowna website, Itani has...