News Items tag as: Okanagan news

Okanagan Lake shoreline flooding is now inevitable
May 16, 2018 - 5:00 PM

OKANAGAN - If you live on the shores of Okanagan Lake, you might want to spend the May long weekend bagging sand.
Flurries, milder temperatures in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
January 04, 2018 - 10:31 AM

OKANAGAN - The mercury will creep above the freezing mark this weekend with flurries throughout the Okanagan, although no significant accumulation of snow is expected.
Cloudy and chilly this weekend in the Okanagan
December 07, 2017 - 11:14 AM

OKANAGAN - The valley cloud continues into the weekend as temperatures fall to slightly below normal for this time of year.
RCMP ask for help and warns of a possible risk to public safety
October 14, 2017 - 9:48 AM

VERNON - The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are warning the public and asking for their assistance in an ongoing investigation.
Valley population growth keeps enrollment climbing at Okanagan College
September 20, 2017 - 6:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Continued robust enrollment at Okanagan College is reflective of population growth in the valley but also shows the rest of the world is starting realize the institution exists.
Parks and trails in Central Okanagan closed by extreme fire hazard set to reopen
September 11, 2017 - 5:17 PM

KELOWNA - Thanks to some rainfall, and a much reduced fire danger rating, several parks and walking trails in the Central Okanagan will once again be open to the public as of noon tomorrow.
Drought rating increased in Okanagan
September 01, 2017 - 4:28 PM

OKANAGAN - As the hot and dry weather continues throughout the Okanagan, the drought rating has been increased.
Sun and heat in the Okanagan this week
August 28, 2017 - 10:58 AM

OKANAGAN - The week is expected to be sunny and hot, according to the weather office. Temperatures are likely to remain around 30 Celsius.
UPDATE: Beautiful weekend in Okanagan could be clouded by smoke
August 03, 2017 - 1:23 PM

OKANAGAN - There's more hot weather ahead for the Okanagan this weekend, but it could be clouded by smoke.
Air quality advisories issued for Nicola and Okanagan regions
July 31, 2017 - 6:10 PM

The Nicola Region and the Okanagan Valley have now been placed under a smokey skies bulletin.
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