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Rail trail to connect Enderby and Splatsin gets boost of nearly $460,000
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is getting $459,061 to put towards a new pilot…
Foreign student drowns in Shuswap area lake
A 27-year-old foreign exchange student has drowned in the Shuswap's White Lake. On July 28,…
Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community
A wildfire burning near Sicamous has crossed the eastern side of Sicamous Creek, and is…
Vernon’s e-scooter program launched today
Neuron started Vernon’s first shared e-scooter service today, July 29, with a kick-off at 2900…
Tickets on sale for North Okanagan’s first sunflower festival
The founders of an Abbotsford tulip festival will be testing residents’ desire for flower festivals…
Canadian Armed Forces stationed in Vernon to assist with wildfires
The Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Vernon and will be stationed there throughout the…
City of Vernon seeking legal action against short-term rental ‘party house’
The City of Vernon is attempting to stop an ongoing short-term rental 'party house' by…
Sicamous Creek gorge holding wildfire near Shuswap community at bay
The Sicamous Creek gorge near the Shuswap community that was the source of flooding in…
Evacuation order issued in Seymour Arm due to wildfire
Part of the small Shuswap community of Seymour Arm is being evacuated due to wildfire…
Wildfire firefighters get free meal at Vernon restaurant
A group of firefighters were treated to a free meal from Wings Vernon as a…
Wildfire growing away from Seymour Arm in Shuswap
A wildfire threatening the small community of Seymour Arm on Shuswap Lake is growing away…
Some Salmon Arm residents collecting food for wildfire crews
Salmon Arm residents are rallying to support wildfire firefighters with food. Jane Pugh, whose son…
Out of control wildfire east of Mabel Lake has grown to 3,000 hectares
An out of control wildfire on the east side of Mabel Lake in the North…
Wildfire near Sicamous grows to 130 hectares overnight
A wildfire that caused the evacuation of Sicamous residents yesterday has grown to 130 hectares…
Secwépemc Nation declares state of emergency due to wildfires
The Secwépemc Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires impacting its…
Evacuations ordered for new Sicamous area fire; boats asked to stay off lake
B.C. Wildfire crews have been sent to the Shuswap to assist the Sicamous and Swansea…
Evacuation order for properties affected by wildfire near Mabel Lake
A 600-hectare wildfire burning on the east side of Mable Lake has prompted another evacuation…
Vernon man dead following fiery weekend car crash
A woman safely escaped her burning vehicle after a multi-vehicle collision in Vernon on Saturday…
Wildfire threatening Shuswap community still burning out of control
A wildfire that has caused an evacuation alert for the community of Seymour Arm is…
Wildfire causing evacuation alert for Westwold now at 2,500 hectares
A wildfire burning roughly 56 kilometres northeast of Merritt has reached 2,500 hectares in size.…
Evacuation alert issued due to wildfire near Mabel Lake in North Okanagan
An evacuation alert has been issued for residents in the Mabel Lake area in the…
Pedestrian struck by pickup crossing Vernon street
A 30-year-old man was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a pickup truck…
Man wanted for uttering threats, extortion may be in Okanagan: RCMP
RCMP are hoping someone has seen a 50-year-old man wanted they say has committed crimes…
Wildfire discovered southwest of Revelstoke yesterday already at 240 ha
A new wildfire burning to the southwest of Revelstoke is suspected to be human caused.…