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Conflict between locals and wildfire authorities heating up in North Shuswap
August 23, 2023 - 12:15 PM
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A conflict has developed in the North Shuswap between some residents who stayed behind to protect homes and properties from the Bush Creek East wildfire and local authorities requesting they leave the area.
iN VIDEO: Penticton declares state of emergency due to flooding
July 04, 2022 - 4:48 PM

The City of Penticton has declared at state of emergency due to flooding in the city.
Okanagan Lake reaches full pool with more rain on the way
June 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM

Okanagan Lake has risen to full pool due to the recent heavy rainfall and run-off.
The latest on B.C. floods, recovery efforts on Nov. 29
November 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

As southwestern B.C. braces for a third of three storm surges this week, gas rationing will continue for drivers in the Lower Mainland.
Princeton mayor 'apprehensive' about days ahead during flood recovery efforts
November 21, 2021 - 2:29 PM

The Mayor of Princeton is "apprehensive" about what lies ahead as the community begins to deal with the devastation left behind from a massive flood.
‘Worst-case nightmare’: Multiple homes, structures lost to White Rock Lake wildfire
August 08, 2021 - 3:54 PM

A man who lives on the westside of Okanagan Lake has lost almost everything to the White Rock Lake wildfire.
The unexpected consequences of leaving sprinklers running while evacuated
August 08, 2021 - 8:00 AM

While it may be tempting to put a sprinkler on the roof or lawns before fleeing wildfires under an evacuation order, that’s not necessarily a good idea.
This company wants to make it rain on B.C. wildfires
July 21, 2021 - 6:00 AM

There are many tools used by B.C. Wildfire in battling hundreds of forest fires in B.C.
Kelowna residents keep an eye on rising Mission Creek waters
June 13, 2020 - 2:30 PM

Kelowna residents are preparing for flooding as rain continues to pour over the Central Okanagan.
High waters reported in Kelowna’s creeks
May 17, 2020 - 10:54 AM

Kelowna creeks had high waters this morning, which wasn’t unexpected, according to the City of Kelowna.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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