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Keeping track of two million Central Okanagan sandbags
KELOWNA – A new smartphone app has just been released that will use crowd-sourcing to…
It’s finally safe for some flood barriers to come down in Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Regional District is advising some Central Okanagan residents that it’s finally…
Okanagan Lake well above full pool with high winds in forecast
KELOWNA – Gusty winds of over 60 km/h are expected to further test flood protection…
What reeks at your local beach?
KELOWNA – Up and down the shores of Lake Okanagan, countless microorganisms are working day…
Okanagan Lake level still fluctuating day to day
KELOWNA – Up one day, down the next. That was the activity of Okanagan Lake…
Tolko Mill, working to stay dry from flood waters, lends a helping hand
KELOWNA – Staff and management at Tolko Industries have been keeping a close eye on…
McDONALD: Forget the camera, Mayor Basran, this flood isn’t about you
OPINION Unfolding disasters do strange things to people’s minds. Some people rush towards calamity, others…
Heavy winds headed for flood ravaged Okanagan
KELOWNA – Shorefront properties and flood barricades will be tested this afternoon with winds expected…
Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn’t be in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Homeowners and business in Peachland are battling to keep up with rising ground…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch dropped in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Environment Canada has ended the severe thunderstorm watch for the Okanagan. Along with…
McDONALD: When the Okanagan floodwater subsides, let’s take back the shoreline
OPINION I'm not one inclined to take delight in the misfortune of others but I…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: More residences under evacuation alert on Okanagan Lake shore
KELOWNA – An evacuation alert has been issued for five properties in the Central Okanagan.…
No, Okanagan Lake will not peak this weekend
If you’re confused about projections for what Okanagan Lake is going to do over the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Potential Kelowna tourists put off by flooding concerns
KELOWNA – The national and provincial media coverage of the Okanagan flooding may be playing…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Oyama is stuck between two overflowing lakes
OYAMA – Stuck between two lakes is probably the worst place to be during a…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Should we be worried about the public infrastructure in the Central Okanagan?
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake may be just five centimetres away from setting a new historic…
iN PHOTOS, VIDEO: Last night’s winds caused permanent changes to shoreline in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – The high winds produced by last night's storm that blew through the Interior…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: UPDATE: Wind prompts new warning from emergency officials
KELOWNA – Local officials are sounding one more warning to property owners on Okanagan Lake…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: West Kelowna closing boat launches, roads as lake continues to rise
WEST KELOWNA – Boat launches in West Kelowna are being closed due to concerns about…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Lake continues to rise as Summerland helps prepare residents for highwater mark
SUMMERLAND – As waters in Okanagan Lake continue to rise officials are warning lakefront property…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Docked boat owners face difficult choices as flood threat lingers
KELOWNA – Boaters everywhere are trying to decide what to do with their docked vessels.…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Kelowna beaches set to close due to flood protection measures
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake is continuing to rise and beach areas of local parks are…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: State of emergency declared southwest of Merritt
MERRITT – Flooding has prompted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area N to call a state…