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B.C. Wildfire ‘feeling good’ about Brenda Creek fire
The 824-hectare Brenda Creek wildfire burning near the Okanagan Connector has been relatively calm, but…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire continues to challenge crews
The Nk’Mip Creek fire near Osoyoos has grown significantly but getting an accurate measurement has…
Here comes another heat wave for the Okanagan and Kamloops
While it won’t get as hot as the record-breaking June heat dome that fried much…
Public apology demanded from Kelowna MP Tracy Gray for her stand on conversion therapy
Deeds speak louder than words. That’s the gist of a letter sent to Kelowna-Lake Country…
RCMP want witnesses in Kelowna crash that left one dead
A fatal Sunday morning crash in Kelowna is being investigated by RCMP and the Coroner's…
Time for the province to help clean up homeless camps near Penticton
Keeping a handle on homeless camps in Penticton is not an easy job but it’s…
Kelowna city staff wants home with ‘life safety concerns’ torn down
Gibson Road in Kelowna is a pleasant street with nicely kept-up single-family homes on one…
Brenda Creek wildfire now mapped at 824 hectares
Hot weather and winds may cause more activity around the Brenda Creek fire burning south…
UPDATE: RCMP locate elderly Kelowna man
RCMP has located the Kelowna man who was reported missing earlier today. "The RCMP is…
Here are the Okanagan athletes competing in Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Six Okanagan athletes and one coach are competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics starting tomorrow.…
Taste of Mexico being offered to Kelowna at fall event
Taco Vino, a Mexican-themed wine, cider and spirits tasting will take over the Kelowna Ford…
Kelowna crash kills one, causes road closure
The Kelowna RCMP is asking motorists to avoid the area of Springfield Road between Burtch…
Penticton won’t support Vancouver’s efforts to decriminalize drugs amid overdose crisis
Penticton City Council has followed Vernon’s lead and voted not to support Vancouver’s call to…
New cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to Gotham nightclub in Kelowna
A cluster of COVID-19 cases has been linked to the Gotham nightclub in Kelowna, Interior…
Firefighters from Mexico land in B.C., heading to the Interior soon
A contingent of 100 Mexican firefighters landed in B.C. today, offering much-needed aid to ongoing…
Kelowna swimmer competing for gold in 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
Kierra Smith has trained years for this moment. Born and raised in Kelowna, the swimmer…
Wildfire activity increases near Coquihalla
A wildfire blazing near the Coquihalla has grown and the fire's activity has increased in…
Environment Canada continues warning of smoky skies for Thompson Okanagan
Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson Nicola residents may continue to see smoky skies this morning. Environment…
Kelowna MLA concerned for Alberta couple who had lug nuts tampered with
A Banff couple sent a “concerning” letter to a Kelowna MLA after finding someone had…
Propane barbecue ban in most Central Okanagan parks
Portable propane barbecues have been banned in parks and beaches in the Central Okanagan effective…
City council may reject plan for tallest highrise in Kelowna
Developers of a proposed 46-storey highrise in downtown Kelowna have already scaled it down to…
Teens in Thompson-Okanagan love to gamble: report
A new study on youth gambling found that a higher proportion of teens in the…
Wildfires boosting Kamloops hotel stays while tourists fill rooms in Okanagan
The Okanagan tourism industry has recovered to pre-pandemic levels despite smoky skies and a growing…
Heat returning to Okanagan, Kamloops this weekend
After some cooler temperatures, get ready for the heat to return by the weekend in…