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It’s going to get windy: Warning issued for Kamloops, Coquihalla and Connector
Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for the South Thompson, including Kamloops, along with the…
Heavy snow on the way with warnings issued for Coquihalla, North Okanagan and Shuswap
A snowfall warning has been issued this afternoon for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to…
Snowfall warnings and watches on high elevation southern B.C. highways
It may not be the safest day for a road trip in the B.C. Interior.…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warnings in effect for the Interior
Snowy weather is expected to result in hazardous driving on the Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector…
Officials warn of wildfire risk this coming May long weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
Alberta and northeast British Columbia are the hot spots for wildfires this spring due to…
Peachland’s liquor store warned after selling alcohol to a minor
A liquor store in Peachland got off with a warning after an employee was caught…
Water quality advisory issued for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – If you're in West Kelowna, check the water before you drink it.…
Snowfall warning for Kootenay pass
Drivers should take extra caution today. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway…
More snow expected for much of the Southern Interior
Easter eggs might be a little harder to find in much of the Southern Interior…
Unstable, dangerous ice on North Okanagan lake
VERNON – Ice skaters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to watch their…
UPDATE: Freezing rain warning over for Kamloops, Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS – A freezing rain warning issued for the South Thompson and the Coquihalla Highway…
Health officials warn of potentially deadly meningitis disease after fourth case in Okanagan
Interior Health is cautioning people — in particular teens and young adults — to avoid…
Pilot’s near miss with drone in Vernon prompts warning
VERNON – The City of Vernon is reminding people not to use drones or model…
Driver couldn’t see much, but police in North Okanagan noticed him right away
VERNON – A man driving with nothing but a small peephole on his windshield was…
Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
MERRITT – Drivers are being warned to drive to conditions on the Coquihalla this evening…
Five overdoses in 48 hours in Vernon; health officials say there is no clear link
VERNON – Health officials say there was a jump in the usual number of overdoses…
Avalanche warning for southern Interior this weekend
KAMLOOPS – An avalanche warning has been issued for a big chunk of the southern…
Salmon Arm RCMP warn of bad driving conditions
SALMON ARM – Several close calls on slippery roads have prompted a warning for the…
Vernon marijuana dispensaries warned by police to shut down
VERNON - Medical marijuana dispensaries in Vernon have been warned to close their doors. Hasia Glaim co-owns MMJ Total Health Care on 31 Avenue downtown Vernon and was surprised to get a visit from the Vernon RCMP Nov. 24. “We were given a verbal warning to shut down as we are operating illegally and we...
UPDATE: Storm should miss Kamloops but Penticton’s not so lucky
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A powerful storm expected to bring winds up to 70 km/h tomorrow and potentially bring plenty of moisture with it is headed south, according to Environment Canada. The weather office ended its special weather statement for the North Thompson issued earlier today, Nov. 11, and made a special weather statement for the South...
Credit card skimmer discovered at Vernon gas station
DEVICE IS DIFFICULT TO DETECT VERNON - A device used to skim credit card information from unsuspecting victims might have been used at a Vernon gas station. Staff at the Esso Gas Station at 3400 32 St. in Vernon discovered the device Friday, July 31, and reported it to the RCMP. “The device was on...
Stay vigilant in dark, wet weather
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - B.C. drivers and pedestrians are reminded to remain vigilant during the wet, dark weather as statistics show an average of 269 pedestrians are injured and seven pedestrians are killed every year in December. 75 per cent of crashes involving pedestrians happen at intersections. Drivers are reminded to keep eyes on the road and...
Police warn gangsters to avoid Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – With one of the city’s biggest festivals taking place in downtown Kelowna this weekend, local RCMP are once again issuing a public warning to gang members planning to take part. Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says every year gangs are drawn to the Okanagan, but they are not...
RCMP warn out-of-town gangsters to stay away
KELOWNA - With summer just around the corner and numerous high draw events on the calendar, the local RCMP are warning out-of-town gang members to stay away from Kelowna. RCMP Const. Kris Clark says police have noticed a considerable rise in gang presence over the past several years, especially during the summer months, and they...