RCMP search for man missing after working on Alberta farm
RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a 34-year-old man who disappeared after working on a farm in northern Alberta and had intended to return home.
B.C. set to expand PST to professional services Oct. 1 despite committee call for repeal
British Columbia is still preparing to expand the provincial sales tax to several categories of professional services on Oct. 1, despite a legislative committee recommending the province repeal the change.
Okanagan, Similkameen riders collect seven wins at Big White BC Cup downhill
Okanagan and Similkameen mountain bikers collected seven category victories at the Big White BC Cup downhill Sunday, led by Keremeos rider Nathan Dyck’s win in the elite men’s race.
Residents return as wildfire restrictions ease across southern Interior
Residents are returning to wildfire-affected communities across southern British Columbia as evacuation orders and access restrictions begin to ease, even as some fires continue to burn and recovery crews work through damaged neighbourhoods.
Blasting brings Highway 3A delays near Brilliant through Aug. 21
Motorists travelling between Castlegar and Nelson should expect delays on Highway 3A as blasting continues near the Brilliant rest area.
Bald Range evacuations hold steady as West Kootenay fires remain active
No new evacuation orders or alerts were issued Saturday for the nearly 20,000-hectare Bald Range wildfire, while several recent wildfire starts remain active across the West Kootenays.
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.