Always Wear a Lifejacket

Hot, dry weather and strong winds are making it more difficult for crews battling the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.The B.C. Wildfire Service says fire activity has increased as winds of up to 30 kilometres an hour are expected to keep the blaze active, with stubborn fire behaviour reported in the southern and we...

Kelowna RCMP is warning young people about sextortion, an online crime where someone threatens to share intimate images unless demands are met.Police say victims should not send money or more images, and should save messages and screenshots before blocking the offender.Anyone being sextorted is encouraged to tell a tru...

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People looking to stay active and take part in activities this fall have a chance to register ahead of the weekend.The City of Vernon has opened registration for its fall recreation programs for residents, and will expand that to all communities Friday, August 21.The city said it will have hundreds of programs, activit...

Students and visitors at Okanagan College can now see two granite bear sculptures created by Cree artist Stewart Steinhauer.One sculpture in Kelowna features a mother bear with three cubs, while a grizzly is featured at the Penticton campus.The college says the artwork offers a chance to learn about Indigenous stories,...

As wildfire and water scarcity issues continue to persist, a local organization is stepping up to support local businesses.Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) has launched an Economic Disaster Response Program for local businesses.The program will provide loans for businesses needing urgent working capital, payroll...

Fire crews continue their operations at the fire located on Okanagan Indian Band land.The B.C. Wildfire Service said crews assigned to the Bradley Creek wildfire were out today patrolling the boundary and extinguishing hot spots. The BCWS also had heavy equipment on standby to be deployed should their assistance be nee...

A two-term Mayor of Vernon is looking to get back into local politics.Wayne Lippert announced he will run in the fall election, seeking to retake his Mayor's seat.Lippert said Vernon needs practical leadership focused on issues residents care most about."Vernon is a city with incredible potential, but many residen...

A Village of Lumby Councillor and School District 22 Trustee will look to serve another term.Lori Mindnich announced she will seek re-election for both those seats in the fall municipal election."I have spent the last few years advocating for Lumby at the School District and Municipal level," Mindnich told Ve...