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Kelowna security guard who dealt with racist tirade ‘will be recognized’
A Kelowna security guard who dealt with a protestor yelling racist comments at him at…
RCMP investigating potential hate crime after racist remarks made towards Kelowna security guard
The RCMP is investigating if an incident involving racist comments made towards a security guard…
Wildfire southeast of Ashcroft now at 780 hectares
A wildfire burning to the south of Ashcroft has reached 780 hectares and is still…
Former West Kelowna teacher who sexually exploited student has conditions set for statutory release
A former West Kelowna teacher who went to prison for sexually exploiting a student at…
RCMP looking to identify ‘persons of interest’ in downtown Kelowna stabbings
Kelowna RCMP are looking to identify several people who may be linked to a stabbing…
Kelowna security guard who handled tirade of racist remarks gains positive attention worldwide
A Kelowna security guard who has been praised for his actions in handling a racist…
New wildfire starts southeast of Merritt
B.C. Wildfire crews are dealing with a new wildfire that started southeast of Merritt. B.C.…
‘Life and death situation’: Mayor concerned as wildfire threatens only hydro transmission line into West Kelowna
West Kelowna’s mayor is concerned a single transmission line supplying electricity to the entire city…
Thompson-Okanagan in level three drought
The extremely hot and dry conditions in the Thompson-Okanagan means impacts to ecosystems and socio-economic…
Area restriction in effect for 500 ha Brenda Creek wildfire near West Kelowna
An area restriction will soon be in effect near a 500-hectare wildfire burning to the…
Okanagan security guards experiencing ‘extreme’ levels of harassment during pandemic
During the last two years, Okanagan security guards have been facing an “extreme” level of…
Public information meeting to be held on Thompson Nicola Regional District wildfires
A public information session will be held later today to provide an update on the…
Smoke to drift into Southern Interior, says Environment Canada
Much of the Southern Interior may see smoke in the next couple of days. The …
UPDATE: Brenda Creek wildfire ‘less vigorous’ overnight, mapped at 480 hectares
BC Wildfire is planning for a small ignition of around 30 hectares later today at…
What’s that sound? Why some firefighting aircraft have sirens
As firefighters continue to battle wildfires across the province, residents may hear the sounds of…