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Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
Warm weather means Kelowna’s waterparks are open early
This weekend temperatures are expected to get up to 29 C, but Kelowna residents can…
Fire danger level raised to high in all Central Okanagan regional parks
The fire danger in the Central Okanagan has been bumped to high in all regional…
Kamloops man facing weapons charges following stolen vehicle investigation
A Kamloops man is facing seven charges related to weapons after police discovered he was…
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 97 between West Kelowna and Peachland
Traffic is starting to move along a stretch of Highway 97 between West Kelowna and…
Police hunt for suspect after convenience store robbed in Merritt
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery in Merritt today. RCMP were called…
Prime Minister Trudeau in West Kelowna announces funding for wildfire preparedness
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more money is coming for volunteer firefighters and wildfire preparedness…
Prime Minister in Central Okanagan to meet with first responders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the Central Okanagan today to meet with local first…
One dead in Highway 97 crash in Peachland
West Kelowna RCMP have confirmed one person died in the car crash on Highway 97…
Emergency alert system to be tested nationwide today including Okanagan, Kamloops
The federal government is testing the Alert Ready system across the country this morning, including…
Province spending $15M to protect Okanagan drinking water from wildfire
The BC government, several municipalities and a First Nation have created a new plan to…
New ‘tamper-proof’ locking bike racks coming to Kelowna
Special new bike racks are being installed around Kelowna to help reduce bike and scooter…
Kelowna council finalizes budget with nearly 5% tax increase
Kelowna city council has finalized the budget for 2024, including an increase to property taxes.…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: May 6, 2024 RCMP say a missing 43-year-old Penticton man has been located. All…
Kelowna Rocket helps Canada win gold at world championship
Canada took home the gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 World Championships on…
‘Pretty cool’: Vancouver FC plans to make an announcement in Kelowna
Vancouver Football Club and the City of Kelowna have a big announcement planned this week…
Ashes inside urn found in Vernon park
Vernon RCMP are trying to find the owner of an urn found in a local…
Become a citizen scientist and count bats in Kamloops, Okanagan
The BC Annual Bat Count needs volunteers to help count up the little winged creatures…
Hundreds competed in ultimate frisbee tournament in Kelowna
Hundreds of athletes from around the country flocked to Kelowna this weekend for the 18th…
Man in critical condition after downtown Kamloops assault
Kamloops RCMP are investigating a downtown assault that left one man in the hospital and…
String of shootings in Kamloops believed to be ongoing drug dealer conflict
Kamloops RCMP have responded to three shootings in the past three days, police believe it…
FREEDOM TO BUSK: Some Okanagan cities restrict street performances others not so much
With summer right around the corner, buskers in the Okanagan and Kamloops are getting ready…