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The province is gearing up for what it calls a "challenging wildfire season ahead."The B.C. Government gave a seasonal drought and wildfire update Tuesday, June 16, during which there were warnings that conditions could lead to incidents across the province over the summer."Summer temperatures are being ...

A local school is getting a boost to help stock its library thanks to a grant program.The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is gifting Mission Hill Elementary with $25,000 in funding to purchase new books and resources."Watching students read and listen to texts that represent pieces of themselves - their curiosit...

UPDATED 6:55 p.m.There was continued good news Tuesday evening for the hundreds of residents impacted by the fast-moving Kalamoir Park Wildfire in West Kelowna.The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre declared the approximately 357 households previously evacuated in the Casa Loma and Lakeview Heights areas, cou...

Visitors to Revelstoke Mountain Resort can now experience a new high-altitude attraction featuring a suspension bridge, viewing platform and forest trail overlooking the Columbia Valley.The resort's Skywalk attraction officially opens this week, offering guests access to a series of viewpoints more than 1,600 metres ab...

Interior Health has taken steps to strengthen pediatric care at Kelowna General Hospital following a seven-week service interruption in 2025.The health authority released an independent review Tuesday that examined workplace and system challenges contributing to the disruption. The review, conducted by Harbour West Con...

A new wildfire has sparked in the Interior.The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said a blaze was discovered near Stump Lake, off Highway 5A between Merritt and Kamloops. The fire was estimated at 130 hectares in size as of Tuesday afternoon and, being out of control, the fire could spread beyond its current boundaries.The ...

The Vernon Okanagan Inspired Community Events Society (VOICE Society) is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the nation's birthday.The group will host its Canada Day celebration at Polson Park July 1.The free celebrations will begin at 11 a.m. with a free bouncy caste and family-fun activities in the park. Fro...

A young man is dead and two people are injured after a serious crash on Westside Road that occurred Monday afternoon.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, along with Emergency Health Services and the Okanagan Indian Band Fire Department, were called out for a report of a fatal crash on the road near the intersection with Lawrenc...

Maple leaf wearing football fans will gather in Lumby for some special watch party events these coming weeks.The White Valley Community Centre will see football fans convene to catch the action as they screen the Canada versus Qatar game Thursday, June 18.The match goes at 3 p.m., and people can register to view or vol...