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Structure losses in West Kelowna to McDougall Creek wildfire
Emergency officials have confirmed an unknown number of structure losses in West Kelowna overnight, even…
Winds to remain a problem for firefighters today
Dramatic winds fanning the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna did their damage last night,…
iN PHOTOS: Images from the West Kelowna wildfire
The McDougall Creek wildfire near West Kelowna has burned approximately 6,800 hectares as of this…
Thunderstorm watch issued for much of the Okanagan
Environment Canada has issued a warning about the high likelihood of severe thunderstorms today, Aug.…
Body of missing commercial fishing captain found in Okanagan Lake
The body of a man who is presumed to have drowned in Okanagan Lake in…
All flights at Kelowna airport cancelled due to wildfires
All flights in and out of Kelowna International Airport have been cancelled today, Aug. 18,…
Kamloops nurse suspended for unexplained reasons
A Kamloops nurse has been suspended for two weeks for a number of vague allegations…
You’re invited to celebrate 25 years of jazz in Penticton
The Pentastic Hot Jazz and Music Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Penticton this…
Columbia Valley high school teacher wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show ‘Alone’
A Canadian high school teacher is the winner of the latest season of the History…
Firefighters risked their lives trying to rescue people and save homes from McDougall Creek Wildfire
There is no count yet on how many homes have been destroyed by the McDougall…
Offensive graffiti along Penticton river channel to be removed
It took a week and possibly the intervention of the media, but obscene graffiti is…
RCMP release image of brazen Kelowna guitar thief suspect
Kelowna RCMP are looking for help to find a man who stole a guitar from…
Lake Okanagan Resort near West Kelowna destroyed by wildfire
Lake Okanagan Resort north of West Kelowna was destroyed by the out of control McDougall Creek…
Kelowna wildfire evacuees describe tense night fleeing new fires
Residents evacuated from the multiple fires burning in the Central Okanagan describe a chaotic and…
Man taken to hospital after reports of shots fired in Kamloops
A man in his 30s was found with life-threatening injuries after police responded to a…
New wildfire evacuation orders issued in Central Okanagan
Evacuation orders are coming in fast and furious today from the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna landfill on fire as UBCO and Quail Ridge evacuate
Kelowna's landfill is on fire and there are reports the employees have been evacuated. The…
New and old wildfires prompt evacuation orders in South Okanagan
Hundreds of properties in the South Okanagan and Similkameen regions are under evacuation order because…
TRENDING NOW: The littlest ninja
Just when you thought it could get any cuter in the dojo, this little tike…
Canada Post delivery services halted in West Kelowna due to wildfire
Wildfires and evacuation orders are affecting mail and parcel delivery in Kelowna and West Kelowna.…
Half the boats carrying invasive mussels into BC heading to Thompson-Okanagan
Out of eight boats found to be carrying invasive mussels into BC so far this…
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected…
BC car seller tried to keep deposit from young woman, court gives it back
A teenage BC driver who was convinced to give a $500 deposit to get a…
iN VIDEO: This DIY air purifier will help you breathe easier in the wildfire smoke
With thick smoke from wildfires making it hard to breathe in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…