All posts tagged "Okanagan"
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LOCAL7 days agoSummerland Transitions Remaining Properties to Prohibit-Entry Orders as Wildfire Evacuations End
Summerland rescinds all wildfire evacuation orders nearly two months after the Bald Range blaze, moving affected properties to prohibit-entry status.
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LOCAL2 weeks agoHow Kelowna Donors Raised $180,000 to Help Children Locally and Abroad
Kelowna's East Meets West Children’s Foundation raised $180,000 at its annual Diwali Dinner, including $142,000 generated during a 15-minute donation blitz.
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NATIONAL STORIES3 weeks agoWhat Conservative Caucus Proposals Could Mean for Taxes, Wildfire Relief, and the Okanagan
At a caucus retreat in Penticton, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed major tax cuts and $150B in budget savings while addressing EU reports.
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COMMUNITY4 weeks ago
How a new YouTube series can help you maintain a vibrant garden during drought
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association has launched a YouTube series and updated web resources to teach water-conserving gardening during extreme heat.
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COMMUNITY4 weeks agoNavigating Blended Family Wills and Estate Options
Lawyer Paul Hergott outlines estate planning considerations and tactical options for individuals navigating blended family wills and stepchild inheritances.
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LOCAL1 month ago
Local Orchard Family Devastated as Noon Blaze Destroys Vernon Home
A midday fire has destroyed a farm house on Raven Road near Old Kamloops Road in Vernon. BX Swan Lake firefighters and RCMP responded to the...
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COMMUNITY1 month ago
Lake Country Resident Priscila Brunetto Steps Forward as First Candidate for Mayor
Priscila Brunetto, 39, becomes the first candidate to announce a bid for mayor in the District of Lake Country ahead of the 2026 General Local Elections.
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BC STORIES1 month ago
Why Okanagan Leaders Want an Underutilized Oliver Prison Converted for Addiction Care
Okanagan municipal leaders urge B.C. ministers to convert part of the Oliver Correctional Centre into a mandatory addiction care and treatment facility.
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LOCAL1 month ago
Missed the Parade? Photos Capture the Sights of the 125th Interior Provincial Exhibition
The 125th Interior Provincial Exhibition parade brought horses, goats, and agricultural floats to Armstrong on Sept. 5. See photos from the 2026 route.
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LOCAL2 months agoThunderstorms Leave Four Out-of-Control Wildfires Burning Near Tulameen
Four out-of-control wildfires are burning near Tulameen between the Coquihalla, Highway 3, and Highway 5A following weekend lightning storms in B.C.
Where Provincial Jobless Rates Stood in September
What New Brunswick’s Latest Unemployment Figures Mean for Your Community
Who Is Running in Your Riding for the 2026 BC Election?
How Central Okanagan Residents Can Avoid Costly Household Plumbing Damage This Thanksgiving
BC Supreme Court Judge Set to Rule on Sentence Length for Former Gang Member
Loss of Newborn Calf Puts Fresh Focus on Endangered Southern Resident Whales
Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go
B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights
Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season
Province to Appeal Cowichan Tribes Land Decision
Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season
