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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…
Early morning vehicle fire spreads to Vernon apartment block
A Vernon apartment building was evacuated Friday morning after a vehicle fire spread. A City…
Kamloops church fire appeared to start in roof
Kamloops firefighters rushed to the scene within minutes of a fire at a downtown church…
Fire between Vernon and Salmon Arm doubles in size
A wildfire burning between Vernon and Salmon Arm has doubled in size in the last…
Two abandoned houses burned down in Merritt
Two abandoned houses were burned down in Merritt early this morning, and a witness saw…
Body found in Lumby home destroyed by fire
A body has been found at a house in Lumby destroyed by fire. According to…
‘Completely unacceptable’: Vernon man douses fire left behind by irresponsible campers
An outdoor enthusiast, and former wildfire fighter, who spotted an abandoned campfire burning on a…
Man in 20s dies in house fire in Blackpool north of Kamloops
A young man died in a house fire in the small community of Blackpool about…