Missing Kelowna woman may be travelling in North Okanagan, RCMP say
Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a 33-year-old woman who investigators believe may be travelling in the North Okanagan.
Swimming advisory remains in effect at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach
A swimming advisory remains in effect for the south end of Rotary Beach in Kelowna after testing found elevated E. coli levels in the water.
Castlegar warns of significant bear activity after unusually quiet 2025
The City of Castlegar is warning residents to secure garbage, fruit and other wildlife attractants as significant bear activity is reported in and around the community this year.
Air quality improves after rain, cooler weather move through Grand Forks
Grand Forks saw a dramatic improvement in air quality Thursday and Friday morning, while conditions also cleared across much of the West Kootenays and Okanagan. The reprieve may be temporary, however, with wildfire smoke expected to build again in parts of the region.
Wildfire update: Summerland remains evacuated as Quilpituk residents return home
Summerland remains under evacuation order Friday as the Bald Range wildfire continues to affect thousands of properties across the Okanagan, while residents displaced by the Quilpituk Creek wildfire have begun returning home.
Trail Health Centre lab to remain open permanently as local training program takes shape
The Trail Health Centre laboratory will remain open permanently, ending more than a year of uncertainty over the future of the downtown service.
Kelowna Made cancelled as wildfires, smoke strain regional resources
Thinking of running for Kelowna council? Candidate information session is tonight
Kelowna residents considering a run for mayor or city council can learn more about what the job involves during a free candidate information session Wednesday evening.
Osoyoos water advisory enters sixth week over elevated manganese
A water quality advisory over elevated manganese in Osoyoos drinking water has now entered its sixth week, with the Town's latest update saying the advisory remains in effect.
19 firefighters respond to multi-unit rental house fire in downtown Nelson
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services was called to the 500 block of Hall Street at 12:49 p.m. on Aug. 11.
No timeline for Summerland evacuees to return as Bald Range re-entry planning continues
Thousands of properties remain under evacuation order because of the Bald Range wildfire, with residents still facing no timeline for when they will be allowed to return home.
Rossland extends arena season as Warriors pursue 2027 Coy Cup
The Rossland Senior Warriors have cleared a key local hurdle in their effort to bring the 2027 Coy Cup to Rossland.
Woman arrested after newspaper box allegedly set on fire at Vernon’s Kin Beach
A 35-year-old Vernon woman was arrested Monday after a newspaper box was allegedly set on fire at Kin Beach, according to Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.
Wildfire flight restrictions ease at Kelowna airport after days of disruptions
Some wildfire-related flight restrictions at Kelowna International Airport are beginning to ease after several days of cancellations and interrupted air service across the Okanagan.
Suspect arrested after Salmon Arm fire police believe was deliberately set
A suspect has been arrested after police say a brush fire that threatened a business along the Trans Canada Highway in Salmon Arm appears to have been intentionally set.
RCMP says person in viral Bald Range wildfire video is witness, not suspect
RCMP investigating the cause of the Bald Range wildfire are asking for witnesses and footage from areas around Princeton-Summerland Road and Bathville Road while warning against misinformation circulating online about a person shown setting off a bear banger.
Three arrested in Sicamous after targeted Salmon Arm shooting
Three people have been arrested after a man was shot in Salmon Arm Saturday evening and a suspect vehicle was later tracked to a residence in Sicamous.
RCMP confirms one death as Bald Range fire grows and evacuation orders remain
One person has died in connection with the Bald Range wildfire as thousands of properties remain under evacuation order and the fire continues to grow across the Okanagan.
Penticton moves to preserve evacuee capacity as more wildfire evacuees arrive
Penticton is taking steps to preserve space for incoming wildfire evacuees as expanding Bald Range evacuation orders continue to put pressure on emergency support services in the city.
Bradley Creek wildfire now being held as evacuation orders ease
The Bradley Creek wildfire is now classified as Being Held, marking a significant improvement in the North Okanagan fire response as evacuation restrictions begin to ease in some affected communities.