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Thunderstorms, high temperatures could challenge firefighters near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire near Okanagan Falls has grown to 8,214 hectares mostly on the fire’s northern…
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…
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from…
South Okanagan produce store asks for local support after business declines due to wildfire
A South Okanagan produce stand and store is asking residents for help to support their…
iN VIDEO: Mexican firefighters welcomed to South Okanagan with Syilx drum ceremony
Mexican firefighters arriving in the South Okanagan this past weekend and were welcomed with a…
Hot, dry windy conditions challenging firefighting efforts on wildfire near Okanagan Falls
The B.C. Wildfire Service continues to battle a more than 7,000 hectare blaze located near…
Cabin saved from Thomas Creek Wildfire
The Thomas Creek wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has challenged the crews battling it back…
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…
RCMP ask for public’s help to find missing Penticton man
RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 62-year-old Penticton man. David…
More activity expected at Thomas Creek fire today
The wildfire east of Skaha Lake near Okanagan Falls remains the largest in the region.…
Penticton woman who killed mother of great grandson to get escorted leave from prison
A Penticton woman who killed the mother of her great-grandson in 2015 will be able…
Owner of Penticton’s Ogopogo Motel says he has the right to evict residents
The owner of the dilapidated Ogopogo Motel in Penticton, doesn’t think the Residential Tenancy Branch…
iN PHOTOS: Apocalyptic-like sky in South Okanagan due to wildfire smoke, ash
Many regions in B.C. are being impacted by wildfire smoke and last night South Okanagan…
Multi-family housing projects on a tear in Penticton
The City of Penticton has approved more multi-family housing units in the first half of…
Proposed massive apartment complex retuning to Penticton council slightly smaller
The developers of a proposed major rental housing complex in Penticton have knocked two storeys…
Wildfire near Okanagan Falls now mapped at 5,500 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls is now mapped at 5,500 hectares. The Thomas Creek…
Wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 5,000 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has grown to 5,000 hectares. Aydan Coray, fire information…
UPDATE: Wildfire northwest of Peachland exhibiting ‘aggressive fire behavior’
A wildfire located to the south of the Okanagan Connector is now estimated to be…
Wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 1,500 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has grown in size due to dry and hot…
Interior Health backs off appointments for new Aboriginal roles after staff backlash
Interior Health’s new Aboriginal Partnerships portfolio is off to a rocky start after non-Indigenous senior…
Drought triggers more watering rules in Okanagan; Kamloops sticks with regular summer restrictions
The Okanagan's three major cities are issuing water restriction notices in the face of the…
26K lightning strikes in Southern Interior, but heat remains top concern
Thunderstorms and rain was scattered throughout B.C.'s Southern Interior last night, but heat remains the…
Costly legal battle with province over Penticton shelter does nothing to help homeless
An expensive legal battle between the the City of Penticton and province is doing nothing…