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Threatening phone call forces evacuation of Kelowna retirement home
KELOWNA – Police are investigating after a threatening phone call forced the evacuation of 170…
Man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother in Vernon to remain in psychiatric hospital
VERNON – The British Columbia Review Board has ruled a man from the Philippines —…
North Okanagan man launches needle buyback scheme from back of minivan
VERNON – Inspired by a similar initiative in Kamloops, a Spallumcheen resident has launched a…
Vernon man who killed, dismembered friend loses bid for absolute discharge
CONTENT ADVISORY VERNON – A schizophrenic Vernon man, who was found not criminally responsible for…
Owner of puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire crew says they weren’t lost
VERNON – The owner of the five puppies rescued by B.C. Wildfire firefighters on the…
VIDEO: Former mayoral candidate still helping Kamloops on the sidelines
KAMLOOPS – A video is circulating on social media of a 2014 mayoral candidat picking…
Harlem Globetrotters tour to stop in Okanagan
KELOWNA – The clowns of the hardwood bring their family-friendly entertainment to the Okanagan this…
Smoky conditions forecast to slowly improve in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Oppressively smoky skies put a damper on summer in the Okanagan over the…
B.C. Wildfire crew rescues lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON – Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a…
Kelowna airport cancellations wildfire related
KELOWNA – Several departures out of the Kelowna International Airport are cancelled today. The YLW…
Evacuation alert rescinded for Gottfriedsen Mountain wildfire
The wildfire no longer threatens life and properties in the area. Yesterday afternoon the Thompson-Nicola…
Two more wildfires in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN – Though not yet listed as fires of note, there are already evacuation…
Evacuation alert expanded near Keremeos
KEREMEOS – The district has expanded the evacuation alert in the rural vicinity of Keremeos…
Flights delayed and cancelled at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS – If you are anywhere near the city today you know how smoky it…
YOUR PHOTOS: Pictures of the smoky sky today in the Interior
The smoke from this years' wildfires is so thick in the interior it can be…
UPDATE: Kelowna Apple Triathlon races cancelled today due to poor air quality
KELOWNA – Air quality is so poor in the Kelowna region the Kelowna Apple Triathlon…
Thompson-Okanagan makes top 50 National Geographic list, but not for reasons you’d expect
The Thompson-Okanagan region has been recognized by the venerable National Geographic magazine's list of Canada’s…
Parents of two missing women return to Shuswap, North Okanagan to keep searching
The families of two missing woman are again in the Okanagan searching for their daughters.…
Needle drop box installed in front of Vernon home was in the ‘wrong spot’
VERNON – Within hours of the city installing its first 24-hour needle drop box plans…
Smoky air is also a concern for Okanagan pets
It's not just humans that need to take precautions because of the poor air quality…
Expect smoky skies in the Okanagan right through the weekend
OKANAGAN – An unchanging weather pattern and forest fires burning at all four points of…
Interior air quality is very poor but not comparable to big city smog
It may look bad, and there can be health concerns, but according to the B.C.…
B.C. gangster charged for attacking man with a golf club in North Okanagan
VERNON – A convicted drug smuggler and known gangster has been charged after allegedly attacking…
Kelowna man arrested after allegedly committing two robberies in two hours in Vernon
VERNON – A 28-year-old Kelowna man was arrested yesterday after allegedly robbing two Vernon businesses…