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West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Penticton establishing protection for structures in event of evacuation
The City of Penticton is preparing this afternoon for strong winds that could cause further…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon…
High winds to complicate South Okanagan firefighting efforts? Pick your favourite forecast
Okanagan residents are keeping a close eye on the weather over the next couple of…
Christie Mountain wildfire update coming this afternoon
The City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have scheduled a joint…
Rain and wind in the Okanagan forecast
The record breaking hot weather experienced by Okanagan residents in recent days has come to…
Cooler temperatures, showers before weekend clearing in Kamloops
The hot weather experienced by Kamloops in recent days is coming to an end. Showers…
Decreased fire activity reported on Christie Mountain wildfire
The Christie Mountain wildfire settled down a little today. B.C. Wildfire says fire activity decreased…
Heritage Hills evacuees feeling lost, sad, but thankful for firefighters’ efforts
Heritage Hills residents are reeling after suddenly being forced from their homes by a raging…
Okanagan Similkameen Regional District staff still can’t access email after attempted ransomware attack
After an attempted ransomware attack last week, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is operating with…
Interior Health creating plans in case Penticton hospital has to be evacuated
Interior Health is creating contingency plans in the event that Penticton's hospital will have to…
UPDATE: No structures lost in Penticton boundary, one destroyed by Christie Mountain fire in regional district
A single family home was destroyed last night in the Christie Mountain wildfire on Christie Mountain…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire grows to 1,400 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire has grown to 1,400 hectares today from 1,000 ha last night.…
South Okanagan told to prepare for smoky skies
As fire rages in the South Okanagan, previously pristine air quality is at risk of…
Kelowna Riding Club offers space for animals if Penticton residents need to evacuate
If Penticton residents need some place to stay, or for a temporary home for their…
Skaha Lake boaters told to stay away from air crews working Christie Mountain fire
The City of Penticton is asking that boaters avoid using Skaha Lake as the Mount…
Wildfire out of control just across the U.S. border
As B.C. wildfire crews battle the Mount Christie blaze, their counterparts are actioning a similar…
Penticton, RDOS to hold live-streamed conference on Mount Christie wildfire
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the City of Penticton are holding a live-streamed…
Alberta man drowns in Okanagan Lake near Penticton
The Penticton RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a 61-year-old man drowned in…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents capture scene of Mount Christie Wildfire
It was a long night for firefighters battling the Mount Christie wildfire that has put…
More high temperature records broken in the Okanagan
More daily high temperature records fell for the third straight day in the Okanagan, as…
Penticton RCMP puppy-trainer is helping ‘Nack’ learn the profession
Penticton Const. Mike Richardson is working on his dream job of becoming a dog handler…
Anxious night as Penticton’s Mount Christie wildfire grows to over 1,000 ha, spreads south
Emergency crews worked into the night as the community of Heritage Hills along the east…