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Death of West Kelowna man found near phone used to call 911 is no longer suspicious
WEST KELOWNA – Tips from the public may have helped police rule out homicide in…
Online rumours muddying real information on B.C. wildfires
When it comes to evacuation orders, locations of wildfires and road closures, many are leaning…
Union president calls for more firefighters, urges council to reconsider Glenmore Station
KELOWNA – The president of the local firefighters union says persistent understaffing is putting local…
After losing everything, Truswell residents scramble to find somewhere to live
KELOWNA – Everything Steve Shortt owned is gone. “The only belongings I have left is…
Knox Mountain fully closed to vehicle traffic due to extreme fire risk
KELOWNA – Knox Mountain Drive is now entirely closed to vehicle traffic due to extreme…
Film about life of Robbie Knievel premieres in Kelowna this fall
KELOWNA – A local filmmaker’s emotional glimpse into the impact growing up in a famous…
Authorities turn to Facebook to connect B.C. wildfire evacuees with volunteers
Donations and offers to volunteer are coming in faster than emergency operations staff can keep…
Apartment fire on Truswell Road continues to keep residents away from homes
KELOWNA – A fire that engulfed a six-storey apartment building on Saturday left more than…
Officials urge cash donations, not items for B.C. wildfire evacuees
With about 14,000 evacuees forced out of homes because of wildfire danger in the province,…
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies…
Body found near Grand Forks identified as Australian hitchhiking to Kelowna in 2010
GRAND FORKS – The body of a missing Australian man, who had been living in…
Glitter, sequins, shells and tails: These women are the Okanagan Mermaids
KELOWNA – When Jennifer Grant is not working as a corporate image consultant, she is…
UPDATE: Evacuation order for homes affected by Truswell Road fire rescinded, but not everyone can go home
UPDATE: 3:33 p.m July 9, 2017 KELOWNA – The evacuation order for all homes and buildings affected…
UPDATE: Residents evacuated after Kelowna building goes up in flames, collapses
KELOWNA – Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in the Lakeshore area…
Fuel leak forces evacuation of West Kelowna gas station
WEST KELOWNA – A fuel spill caused an evacuation at a West Kelowna Petro Canada…