Georgina Whitehouse

An imperfect solution: CORD Emergency responds to ‘trauma bus’ accusations
The Central Okanagan Regional District says the escorted bus visits, nicknamed “trauma buses” by West…

‘Trauma bus’: Some West Kelowna evacuees not pleased with offer of tour of burnt homes
Evacuees on Westside Road and Bear Creek Road were left appalled after they were offered…

Phone scammers using Kelowna RCMP number to steal your information
Kelowna RCMP are warning people to be aware of scam in which the fraudsters spoof…

‘No place for hate’: Anti-LGBTQ+ protesters met with vocal counter demonstrators in Kelowna, Kamloops
While the 1MillionMarch4Children was drowned out by pride demonstrations in Kamloops, hundreds of people took…

‘He needs a miracle’: Kelowna teen broke his neck diving in Okanagan Lake
Friends on GoFundMe have raised over $100,000 to support a 17-year-old Kelowna boy who was…

It’s going to be a while until Bear Creek Park recovers from the fires
On Aug. 16, many watched from across the lake as the McDougall Creek wildfire crept…

Planned anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in Kamloops, Okanagan face counter protests
People opposed to a school policy that teaches gender and sexuality to children are holding…

Landmark Cinemas set to charge a fee to buy tickets online
Landmark Cinemas is introducing a new fee if you buy a movie ticket through its…

RCMP hunting for suspect after several shots fired at Vernon home
Vernon RCMP are investigating a shooting in a residential building and a car fire in…
Okanagan, Shuswap homes survived the fire? Now the work begins
Even if they were left standing after the fires, there are still some vital steps…

In wake of wildfires, some Okanagan communities taking FireSmart more seriously
While some residents of the Central Okanagan are just returning home to measure the devastation…

‘WE COULDN’T GET AWAY’: West Kelowna family fled three times in one night as fires spread
Heather Reis spent hours running from three different fires as the McDougall Creek wildfire closed…
Westbank First Nation wants to return to prescribed burning
It may seem counter intuitive, but intentionally burning the land could be what saves the…
The lonely namesake of Knox Mountain
The Okanagan Lake, downtown Kelowna and the mountains surrounding the city are all visible from…

Pest that caused $1 billion in damages to US corn found in North Okanagan
A pest that caused $1 billion worth of damages in the U.S. midwest corn industry…