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Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…
Rent refunds in Kelowna, free van in Oliver among generous Christmas donations
A property manager in Kelowna is giving his less-fortunate clients a chance to win this…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pilot flies to Castlegar to grab essentials for local food banks
Families who count on the food banks in Oliver and Osoyoos won’t be without milk…
iN VIDEO: Cyclist tests good, bad and ugly on KVR trail from Penticton to Osoyoos
A cyclist has documented the good, the bad and the ugly of the Kettle Valley…
Suspect trying to getaway from police in Okanagan smashes stolen car into cruiser
Kelowna RCMP assisted their Penticton counterparts in capturing the driver of vehicle stolen in Osoyoos…
South Okanagan loses beloved business owner and firefighter following cancer battle
Things hadn’t changed for decades in Robert Somerville’s life and that was exactly how he…
Former Oliver Elementary School PAC treasurer avoids jail time after stealing almost 11K
The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary School parent advisory council will not being spending…
From VHS to Blu-ray this South Okanagan video store has rented them all
After 23 successful years running a video rental store in Oliver, Bill Unwin is ready…
Quebec man killed in Oliver after jumping into highway traffic
Witnesses north of Oliver called police to report a man acting erratically along Highway 97…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire drawing lion’s share of resources in Okanagan complex
Among the three fires active within Okanagan complex, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire between Oliver and…
Firefighters from Mexico taking break after battling South Okanagan wildfire
Nearly 100 firefighters from Mexico are taking a well-deserved rest after batting a large wildfire…
Firefighters focus on north side of wildfire near Osoyoos, Oliver with increased fire activity
Firefighters are focusing their efforts on the northern side of a wildfire burning to the…
Residents threatened by wildfire near Oliver feeling uneasy
Some residents of a rural community near Oliver are saying the early response to a…
Wildfire near Oliver, Osoyoos now estimated to be 13,000 hectares
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos is now estimated to be roughly 13,000 hectares…
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going…
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction…
Firefighters from Mexico making a ‘huge impact’ battling blaze near Osoyoos
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near…
UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
New evacuation orders have been issued for South Okanagan homes and a ski resort as…
Camper and house burn in Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.…
Wildfire near Osoyoos ‘aggressive and challenging’ for firefighters
A wildfire burning near Osoyoos continues to show aggressive and challenging fire behaviour due to…
Growth of out of control wildfire near Osoyoos could impact Highway 3
A roughly 2,000 hectare wildfire burning to the near Osoyoos has grown, causing more evacuation…
Two pioneering South Okanagan wine families join forces
Two pioneering wine families in the South Okanagan are joining forces. Burrowing Owl Vineyards in…
Dog seized by B.C. SPCA after travelling in crate strapped to back of RV
A dog found in a crate that was strapped to the back of an RV…