Penticton news
West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Penticton establishing protection for structures in event of evacuation
The City of Penticton is preparing this afternoon for strong winds that could cause further…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents capture scene of Mount Christie Wildfire
It was a long night for firefighters battling the Mount Christie wildfire that has put…
High winds to complicate South Okanagan firefighting efforts? Pick your favourite forecast
Okanagan residents are keeping a close eye on the weather over the next couple of…
Christie Mountain wildfire update coming this afternoon
The City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have scheduled a joint…
Cooler temperatures, showers before weekend clearing in Kamloops
The hot weather experienced by Kamloops in recent days is coming to an end. Showers…
Rain and wind in the Okanagan forecast
The record breaking hot weather experienced by Okanagan residents in recent days has come to…
Decreased fire activity reported on Christie Mountain wildfire
The Christie Mountain wildfire settled down a little today. B.C. Wildfire says fire activity decreased…
Heritage Hills evacuees feeling lost, sad, but thankful for firefighters’ efforts
Heritage Hills residents are reeling after suddenly being forced from their homes by a raging…
Okanagan Similkameen Regional District staff still can’t access email after attempted ransomware attack
After an attempted ransomware attack last week, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is operating with…
Interior Health creating plans in case Penticton hospital has to be evacuated
Interior Health is creating contingency plans in the event that Penticton's hospital will have to…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire grows to 1,400 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire has grown to 1,400 hectares today from 1,000 ha last night.…
Kelowna Riding Club offers space for animals if Penticton residents need to evacuate
If Penticton residents need some place to stay, or for a temporary home for their…