Kathy Michaels
Big White Ski Resort looks to locals to fill jobs for the upcoming ski season
Local workers are going to have to step up to help Big White run smoothly…
Fundraiser for Kelowna firefighter who had truck stolen while dealing with Christie Mountain blaze
Family members of the firefighter whose truck was stolen this week while he battled the…
Steady increase of new Canadians or foreign nationals who have died in B.C.’s waters, RCMP says
The RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team, which conducts investigations throughout B.C., has seen an increase in…
Stress level around Christie Mountain fire falling, says Penticton mayor
Stress caused by the Christie Mountain fire has "gone down tenfold," Penticton's mayor said at…
New true crime book focuses on tragic story folded into Westbank’s history
It’s been 38 years this month since three generations of the Johnson and Bentley families…
Peach brand being pulled across Canada due to Salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat, and retailers and…
Pets suffer from smoky skies too, says SPCA
As air quality advisories come up across the province due to wildfires, the SPCA says…
Firefighters to strengthen control lines on Christie Mountain
The Christie Mountain fire near Penticton showed minimal activity for most of Saturday but started…
Vernon man who died in motorcycle crash remembered for kind spirit
The man who died in an Aug. 19 motorcycle crash in front of the Vernon…
Environment Canada extends smoky sky bulletin for South Okanagan
Smoke from the Christie Mountain wildfire is expected to linger over the South Okanagan through…
Firefighter has truck stolen while battling Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire
When Connor Callaghan was deployed by BC Wildfire to Christie Mountain Tuesday, he was among…
Another flight to Kelowna with COVID-19 exposure risk
The BC Centre for Disease Control announced today, Aug. 22, five more domestic flights with…
Christie Mountain firefighters make progress on southwest flank of the blaze
The Christie Mountain fire that's burning just north of Penticton is now mapped at 2,035…
Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills are the latest to require masks in-store
Another business is adding an extra layer of COVID-19 protection to its operations. Starting Saturday,…
Christie Mountain Wildfire still mapped at 2,000 hectares after wind threat passes
The Christie Mountain Wildfire remained at 2,000 hectares overnight, despite fears that wind would push…