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iN VIDEO: Demolition of popular Kelowna Greek restaurant underway; owners plan to rebuild
Kelowna’s iconic Olympia Greek Taverna, which was destroyed by fire last fall, is being knocked…
Kelowna council gives Olympia Greek Taverna green light to rebuild year after fire
Last year, a popular Kelowna Greek restaurant burned down, devastating a neighbourhood community. Now, the…
Homeowners with wildfire damage urged to contact B.C. Assessment
Owners of homes and properties damaged by wildfire this year are being urged to contact…
Pot shop on Osoyoos Indian Band lands damaged in arson fire
A cannabis store on Osoyoos Indian Band lands has been a victim of an arson…
iN VIDEO: Footage released of brazen arsonist in Oliver pot shop blaze
The owner of an Oliver cannabis store has released video footage of a brazen arson…
Merritt considering 3D printer to help build homes for evacuees
Following November’s catastrophic flooding events, roughly 600 Merritt residents still haven't returned to their homes,…
Motorhome fire blocked Highway 3, east of Osoyoos
A motorhome caught on fire this afternoon and caused the closure of Highway 3, east…
How Kelowna firefighters handled rare highrise fire last weekend
While it’s unusual for Kelowna firefighters to battle blazes in highrises, from a manpower point…
Emergency crews respond to house fire in Kamloops
Emergency crews are on scene this afternoon at a house fire in Kamloops. Police officers,…
Salvation Army truck goes up in flames in Penticton
A delivery truck for donations was lost to a fire last night outside of a…
Mobile home burns down in Vernon residential area
A mobile home and two recreational vehicles burned up in a fast-moving fire in a…
Trailer destroyed by fire in Kelowna
A large fifth-wheel trailer was badly burned by fire early this morning, Dec. 27. Fire…
Firefighters rush to Kelowna General Hospital
Five fire engines, two ladder trucks and 23 firefighters rushed to Kelowna General Hospital shortly…
Probation for homeless Kamloops man who lit fire for warmth
A homeless Kamloops man had his arson charge dropped today after he lit a fire…
Four people taken to hospital due to house fire in Kelowna
Four people suffered from smoke inhalation and were sent to hospital and three cats were…