Local News Kelowna and Area

Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season
September 04, 2021 - 2:45 PM

The Canadian Armed Forces will be leaving the province tomorrow after being deployed earlier this summer to assist with B.C.’s wildfire season.
BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet
August 24, 2021 - 4:00 PM

In anticipation of more fall-like conditions and less fire activity, B.C. Wildfire Service is downsizing its use of assets, including air support and structure protection crews.
Highway Thru Hell crews filming near Revelstoke
February 06, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Highway Thru Hell film crews were recording on the Trans-Canada Highway Friday, interviewing Emcon Services employees.
How a network of weather stations in B.C. help make winter highway travel safer
January 30, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Part of the province's highway maintenance in the winter involves keeping a close eye on weather conditions, making the Ministry of Transportation a player, along with Environment Canada, in the field of weather data collection.
Southern Interior highways contractor battling above normal snowfall this winter
January 22, 2020 - 5:00 PM

The Okanagan’s newest highways maintenance provider is snowplowing through some heavy snows in parts of the Okanagan and Shuswap and at higher elevations this winter.
Flood uncovers mould and crumbling concrete at Vernon courthouse
May 01, 2019 - 11:35 AM

VERNON - Two courtrooms at Vernon's historic courthouse remain sealed off following a flood that has unearthed mould and crumbling concrete in the floor.
iN PERSPECTIVE: Bonnie Watts explains her eviction from WFN in her own words
April 17, 2019 - 6:31 PM

KELOWNA - Bonnie Watts, the woman who is being evicted from her home on Westbank First Nation land, reached out to iNFOnews with a letter detailing her experience. We've reposted the full letter here.
Clark announces $100M to help communities rebuild as wildfires burn across B.C.
July 09, 2017 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - British Columbia is making $100 million available to communities and residents affected by wildfires to help them rebuild.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: What you need to know in the Central Okanagan
May 26, 2017 - 9:00 AM

UPDATE: 5:09 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017
Avalanche control continues on closed Coq while TransCanada re-opens after fiery fatal crash
February 22, 2014 - 9:50 AM

VANCOUVER - Helicopter crews dropped bags of explosives on an avalanche that has closed the Coquihalla Highway on Friday, but couldn’t make the province’s No. 1 east-west trade corridor safe enough for the public to use, says the transportation minister.
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Unexpected problem: Rodents squatting in flood-evacuated Merritt home
A Merritt family returned home to find more than just flood damage this week. Kelly Hanson said she was relieved that the flooded Coldwater River soaked the family's yard, but didn't flood their basement or cause sewage to back up.

Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland experience, where guests can enjoy the holiday season with food and drink until Dec. 26. The winter wonderland was designed by Erin va

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Local News Kelowna and Area

Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season

BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet

Highway Thru Hell crews filming near Revelstoke

How a network of weather stations in B.C. help make winter highway travel safer

Southern Interior highways contractor battling above normal snowfall this winter

Flood uncovers mould and crumbling concrete at Vernon courthouse

iN PERSPECTIVE: Bonnie Watts explains her eviction from WFN in her own words

Clark announces $100M to help communities rebuild as wildfires burn across B.C.

FLOOD WATCH 2017: What you need to know in the Central Okanagan

Avalanche control continues on closed Coq while TransCanada re-opens after fiery fatal crash

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