Tag Archives: Okanagan
Active wildfires in region at 44, new fire near Westwold
As of Sunday morning, there are 166 active wildfires in B.C., including 44 in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 65 in the Southeast Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service reports one new fire in the North Ok...
Aug 12, 2022
Hundreds of lightning strikes hit B.C. as severe thunderstorms roll through
Severe thunderstorms have torn through British Columbia’s Interior, delivering hundreds of lightning strikes to areas already ranked at a high to extreme risk for wildfires. The BC Wildfire Serv...
Aug 12, 2022
Former mayor not seeking re-election
West Kelowna councillor Doug Findlater says he will not be running for re-election in October. Findlater has been a part of politics on the west side for almost 20 years, including ten years as mayor ...
Aug 11, 2022
Evacuation orders lifted for more properties near Keremeos wildfire
The Regional District of Okanagan Similakmeen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) has lifted more evacuation orders for properties in Olalla. The RDOS EOC said the orders for the community of Olall...
Aug 11, 2022
New anti-idling bylaw starts in Kelowna
A new anti-idling bylaw has taken effect in Kelowna but motorists are being given a grace period before there is any enforcement. Residents and visitors are no longer permitted to idle for more than o...
Aug 11, 2022
UPDATE: Edmonton girl missing in Kelowna located
The RCMP is pleased to confirm that Destiny Redford, a 15-year-old female reported missing on Aug. 10 in Kelowna, has been located. “She is safe and sound. Thanks to the media and public for you...
Aug 10, 2022
Some Keremeos Creek wildfire evacuations lifted
Some of the evacuated residents from the Keremeos Creek wildfire have been allowed to go home as crews continue to make progress. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen said 54 properties from ...
Aug 10, 2022
Nohomin Creek wildfire no longer ‘fire of note’
The portion of the Nohomin Creek wildfire burning within the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park near Lytton will be allowed to remain out of control until it is naturally extinguished. In a joint ...
Aug 10, 2022
RCMP track down man sought on B.C.-wide warrants
A man wanted on B.C.-wide warrants has been arrested after a coordinated air and ground response by RCMP. Police said at around 10 a.m. this morning, Aug. 10, Kelowna RCMP received information that a ...
Aug 10, 2022
Department works with commercial owners to reduce fire threat
The Kelowna Fire Department is helping to educate business owners about how to minimize fire hazards around their buildings. The department has created a video targeting business owners, outlining wha...
Aug 10, 2022