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Ironman cancels Penticton event
The Ironman triathlon won't be happening in Penticton this year due to the wildfire situation. …
Worst of Kamloops and Okanagan’s extraordinarily hot, dry summer appears to be over
With a heat wave coming to an end and summer winding down, the hottest days…
B.C. wildfires: no new evacuations overnight as grim battle goes on
British Columbia's desperate battle against hundreds of wildfires continues on multiple fronts Sunday, but no…
Travel ban in parts of B.C. disrupting tourism as raging wildfires burn
The central Okanagan is facing weeks without tourism during its peak season after British Columbia's…
‘We might not have a home’: Fire evacuees in Kelowna parking lot ponder unclear fate
Robert Pullen and his husband, Warren, got a knock on their door on Thursday night…
TRENDING NOW: Man runs into burning building to save dog
Firefighters were spraying their hose at a burning home when a man ran into the…
‘A great feeling’: Okanagan wildfire battle has turned a corner, say fire chiefs
Fire chiefs say the fight against devastating wildfires that have been rampaging around Lake Okanagan,…
Two men die during swimming portion of Ironman event in Ireland
Two men died during the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Ireland on Sunday,…
Kamloops, Okanagan cities’ next union contracts are due and it will be expensive
Hundreds of municipal workers will be heading into contract negotiations over the next few months…
A look at the number of wildfires and evacuations in B.C.
British Columbia remains under a state of emergency after thousands of people were evacuated from…
Someone’s been persistently flying a drone at Kelowna Airport
Drones haven't only been a problem for fire personnel on Okanagan fires, in the last…
iN PHOTOS: Calmness in the Central Okanagan despite wildfire emergency
It’s extremely rare for the Okanagan to be devoid of tourists on a warm, summer…
New grassfire in West Kelowna
Emergency crews are dealing with a grass fire in West Kelowna. The West Kelowna Fire…
Flights in and out of Kelowna won’t be happening before 9 p.m.
The Kelowna International Airport announced that all airlines have cancelled flights up until 9 p.m.…
Quiet night for wildfires in Southern Interior
Evacuation orders were lifted in some areas of the Okanagan yesterday, Aug. 20. Residents along…
Smoke and showers in the forecast for Kamloops and the Okanagan
Record-breaking heat last week has given way to cool nights and a strong chance of…
Entrepreneur spreads her love of locally-sourced charcuterie to Penticton
The owner of a new booming charcuterie business near Keremeos has announced she's expanding her…
At least 50 structures damaged or destroyed in West Kelowna
Damage from the McDougall Creek Wildfire is just being tallied but, so far, at least…
Cooler weather helps but smoky skies hinder wildfire fight in South Okanagan
Cooler weather is mitigating the wildfire situation in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, however air…
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup in Kamloops
A motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck in Kamloops on the weekend.…
Kelowna flights can only happen at night and on case-by-case basis
Kelowna’s airspace will remain closed all day as fire fighting crews continue operating amidst a…
‘Overwhelming’: Donations of water, food to frontlines of Okanagan wildfire battle not needed
The wildfires in the Southern Interior have led to an outpouring of community support, putting…
Tilray takes full ownership of Truss Beverage from Molson Coors Canada
Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. is taking on full ownership of the pot drinks company…
Call 911 to report suspicious activity in Okanagan, Shuswap wildfire evacuated areas
While the BC Wildfire Service has reported firefighting equipment being stolen in the North Shuswap,…