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UPDATE: Lake Country wildfire 80 per cent contained
KELOWNA – As many as ten homes may have been lost in a 30-hectare fire…
This could be the smartest university student in British Columbia
KAMLOOPS – Who wants to spend all summer doing research, especially when there’s so many…
Only 41 per cent of Okanagan Lake’s shoreline is still natural
OKANAGAN – A new survey of Okanagan Lake shows just how much shoreline has been…
High winds expected this weekend according to special weather statement
Wind and a return of smoky skies are expected to complicate fire suppression efforts across…
High lake level brings North Okanagan septic concerns to the surface
VERNON – The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says this year’s flooding event is…
Loss of condo building not helping Vernon’s housing crisis
"WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE GOING TO GO?" VERNON – The John Howard Society is calling…
Donate B.C. wildfire relief goods only to agencies prepared to handle them
Calls from people offering donations of food, water, clothing and volunteer hands are rolling in,…
Sunny, hot weather continues for Okanagan into the weekend
OKANAGAN – The forecast calls for sunshine and hot temperatures for the rest of the week…
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire firefighters under investigation for allegedly starting their own campfire
A social media post showing B.C. Wildfire firefighters standing around a campfire while a province-wide…
Fire officials wrap up investigation into cause of Vernon condo fire
VERNON – Those forced out of their homes by a violent fire in Vernon earlier…
North Okanagan RCMP make arrest after suspect gets stuck inside crashed, stolen semi truck
VERNON – A trail of damage was left in the wake of what police are…
Online rumours muddying real information on B.C. wildfires
When it comes to evacuation orders, locations of wildfires and road closures, many are leaning…
Vernon semi truck crash sparks small grass fire
VERNON – Emergency officials were all over an early morning highway incident yesterday that ignited…
Vernon bank robbery suspect facing charges
VERNON – Police made an arrest earlier this week in connection with a robbery at…
Flooding still has some waterfront properties in North Okanagan under evacuation order
NORTH OKANAGAN – As wildfires rage across the province, some people in the North Okanagan…
No, Vernon’s therapy dog program isn’t shutting down
VERNON – Vernon’s Therapy Dog Program is the focus of some confusion following claims that…
Police ask for help to find missing Vernon man
VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 34-year-old Vernon…
Finding housing the biggest concern now for Vernon residents displaced by fire
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO" VERNON – With the shock and panic…
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…
UPDATE: Likely months before Vernon residents can return to fire-damaged apartment
VERNON – A fire forced the residents of a Vernon apartment building out of their…
A bozo’s guide to wildfire season in the Southern Interior
While thousands of hectares of our province go up in flames, some people clearly aren’t…
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,…
Petition to ‘make Polson Park safe again’ not getting support from elected officials
VERNON – A petition calling on the government to “make Polson Park safe again” is…
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies…