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iN VIDEO: Trailer revealed for doc showing how Logan Lake survived 2021 fire
January 24, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The filming for a video documentary about the devastating Tremont Creek Fire and the trailblazing Firesmart program that protected the community of Logan Lake is complete.
Expect increased activity on Shuswap wildfire as weather warms
September 01, 2023 - 11:38 AM

The Thursday rain calmed wildfire activity in the Shuswap, but a warming weekend may up the intensity.
Call 911 to report suspicious activity in Okanagan, Shuswap wildfire evacuated areas
August 21, 2023 - 4:30 PM

While the BC Wildfire Service has reported firefighting equipment being stolen in the North Shuswap, looting has not been an issue in the Central Okanagan.
Apex Mountain village being evacuated due to wildfire
August 01, 2022 - 8:30 AM

Properties at the Apex Mountain village near Penticton are being evacuated due to a wildfire burning nearby.
‘Everything is gone,’ Lytton First Nation woman recounts losing her home to wildfire
July 31, 2022 - 5:51 PM

A Lytton First Nation family is recovering after losing their home to wildfire earlier this month.
Apex Mountain preparing to use snow-making machines against wildfire
July 31, 2022 - 9:44 AM

A ski hill near Penticton is preparing to utilize machines that normally create snow in the winter against a wildfire.
Kelowna highrise fire shows need to double firefighters: union president
June 07, 2022 - 7:30 AM
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What was likely Kelowna’s first fire inside a highrise on May 29 has local firefighters calling for changes.
Logan Lake has written the Fire Smart playbook for other cities, towns to follow
August 25, 2021 - 7:00 AM

When the Tremont Creek wildfire escaped containment lines near Tunkwa Lake on Aug. 11, Logan Lake was among the communities put on evacuation alert.
Bulk of wildfire destruction on Okanagan Lake's west side in Estamont: regional district director
August 19, 2021 - 3:30 PM

With about 75 homes destroyed by the White Rock Lake wildfire on the west side of Okanagan Lake, it seems the vast majority were in one subdivision.
iN VIDEO: Gusty winds expected at Tremont Creek wildfire, but also some rain
August 16, 2021 - 12:18 PM

Efforts to control the Tremont Creek wildfire are expected to be challenged by north to northwest winds today, but potential rain in the forecast may counteract those concerns.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

Local News Kelowna and Area

iN VIDEO: Trailer revealed for doc showing how Logan Lake survived 2021 fire

Expect increased activity on Shuswap wildfire as weather warms

Call 911 to report suspicious activity in Okanagan, Shuswap wildfire evacuated areas

Apex Mountain village being evacuated due to wildfire

‘Everything is gone,’ Lytton First Nation woman recounts losing her home to wildfire

Apex Mountain preparing to use snow-making machines against wildfire

Kelowna highrise fire shows need to double firefighters: union president

Logan Lake has written the Fire Smart playbook for other cities, towns to follow

Bulk of wildfire destruction on Okanagan Lake's west side in Estamont: regional district director

iN VIDEO: Gusty winds expected at Tremont Creek wildfire, but also some rain

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