Kelowna airport takes crime prevention to new heights
Kelowna International Airport is helping raise awareness about crime prevention through a new partnership with Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers.
Okanagan photographers shine in provincial wildlife photography contest
Photographers from Kelowna, Peachland and West Kelowna have earned top honours in the B.C. SPCA's annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.
Penticton RCMP investigating hateful online comments targeting city staff
The City of Penticton has turned to the RCMP following a series of hateful and harassing social media comments directed at municipal employees.
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement jumps in Kelowna and Central B.C.
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased sharply across Central B.C., including Kelowna and the Okanagan, during September.
Penticton RCMP seek witness following arrest in robbery investigation
A 27-year-old Penticton man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery last month, but police are still searching for a potential witness.
Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.
B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs
B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis leaves B.C. Conservatives
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the latest MLA to leave amid growing criticism of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Kelowna RCMP seek help finding missing 21-year-old woman
RCMP in Kelowna are asking for the public's help to find a 21-year-old woman who has been out of contact with family and associates for about a month.
Evacuation alert issued for Princeton-Summerland Road as Bald Range wildfire threatens
An evacuation alert has been issued for Princeton-Summerland Road east of Thirsk Lake due to the Bald Range wildfire, according to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
Clearer skies fuel increased activity at Bald Range wildfire
Clearer skies overnight contributed to increased activity at the Bald Range wildfire as exceptionally dry fuels and shifting winds challenged crews Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Province adds accommodation, support for Summerland-area wildfire evacuees
The B.C. government has secured more than 1,000 hotel rooms in the Okanagan and increased staffing for its evacuee helpline as people leave their homes because of the Bald Range wildfire.
Some Summerland evacuees granted temporary access as re-entry planning begins
Some residents displaced by the Bald Range wildfire are being granted temporary access to Summerland for critical purposes as emergency officials plan for a staged return to the community.
Bald Range wildfire keeps Highway 97 closed between Penticton and Peachland
Highway 97 was closed Monday night as the Bald Range wildfire threatened communities in the central Okanagan.
Power restored to 2,700 customers affected by Bradley Creek wildfire
BC Hydro said it restored power to about 2,700 customers affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire after crews repaired infrastructure damaged by the wildfire and a windstorm.
Interior Health expands urgent care hours in Okanagan
Interior Health is expanding urgent and primary care hours in parts of the Okanagan on Sunday as the region deals with increased health-care needs, including those related to the Bald Range wildfire.
RCMP investigating possible death amid Bald Range wildfire
RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a report of a possible death as a wildfire forces evacuations in the Summerland area.
Wildfire activity affecting flights at Kelowna airport
Wildfire activity in the Central Okanagan is affecting operations at Kelowna International Airport, with several flights cancelled.
Summerland, Penticton mayors respond as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuation
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said residents should not expect to return home immediately as crews continue battling the Bald Range wildfire.
‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.
Wildfire forces relocation of hundreds of Summerland care residents
Hundreds of long-term care and senior residents are being moved from Summerland facilities as Interior Health responds to the Bald Range wildfire.
Two wildfires prompt evacuation order and alert in Central Okanagan
Emergency officials have ordered some residents to leave their homes and warned others to prepare for possible evacuation as two wildfires burning west of Kelowna continue to threaten properties in the Central Okanagan.
Emergency crews respond to possible drowning at Okanagan Lake
Emergency crews are responding to a possible drowning in Okanagan Lake.
Province clears way for $2-billion FortisBC LNG expansion in Delta
The British Columbia government has cleared the way for FortisBC's proposed $2-billion expansion of its Tilbury liquefied natural gas facility in Delta by exempting the project from a key regulatory review.
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