Pnaug2020

Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…

Drivers warned not to stop on highway to view Penticton wildfire
Apparently, boaters aren’t the only drivers who need to take care around wildfire fighting operations.…

Fire crews preparing for windy day tomorrow
B.C. Wildfire is preparing for a potentially busy day on the Christie Mountain wildfire fire…

Police watchdog seeking public witnesses to Penticton incident involving police
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is seeking witnesses to an incident involving Penticton RCMP.…

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…

Highway 97 reopens in Okanagan Falls after rollover
Highway 97 has reopened after an accident involving a semi-truck hauling lumber occurred yesterday afternoon,…

Highway 97 closed in Okanagan Falls due to rollover
Highway 97 is closed in both directions this afternoon after a truck hauling lumber rolled…

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…