Police looking for wanted man in Vernon area

9:25 p.m. SaturdayDue to the wildfire in the Blue Grouse Creek area, residents in the between Bear Creek Provincial Park north to Wilsons Landing are on EVACUATION ALERT. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations told the public to refer to the interactive map on where you can search by street address to determine if you a...

The City of Vernon Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated to respond to the Bradley Creek FSR wildfire (K41351).The City said Saturday, individuals displaced by evacuation orders can access Emergency Support Services (ESS) at the Reception Centre located at Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Avenue, Vernon. The ce...

Update 7:50 p.m. SaturdayThe Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order for all of Okanagan Indian Band IR 1 due to the Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351).All residents, visitors, and anyone currently within IR 1 must leave the area immediately.Evacuation InstructionsPeople locat...

As of Saturday morning, the Okanagan Indian Band had extended Evacuation Alerts to several more properties because of the Bradley Creek wildfire burning on the northwest tip of Okanagan Lake.The fire was estimated at 200 hectares in size shortly before noon. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said fire growth and size for ...

A Coldstream road will be temporarily closed for infrastructure work over the coming week.Starting Tuesday, August 4, Ricardo Road will be closed north of the Coldstream Creek crossing for the installation of underground utilities.The closure will be in effect until Friday, August 7, to allow for this work.During this ...

Quick dredging work by the City of Kelowna along with provincial staff and contractors allowed them to reopen the Cook Road boat launch earlier than expected and in time for the holiday weekend.The City announced the public amenity reopened Friday.Low lake levels and sand buildup had gradually reduced access at the lau...

With wildfire smoke hanging over the Okanagan this long weekend and possibly beyond, Interior Health advised people take care of their mental health and wellness.The health authority stated one of the best ways a person can ease their mind during wildfires is to create emergency plans and kits for themselves, family me...

Smoke drifting into the Okanagan Valley have triggered air quality warnings.An Orange Warning was issued for the North Okanagan and a Yellow Warning was put in place for the Central Okanagan shortly before noon on Friday.The smoke caused the air quality health index rating to rise to Very High in the North Okanagan, an...

The Regional District of North Okanagan has urged the province to not allow new groundwater wells be dug due to Kal Lake water supply concerns.Early results from a study into the groundwater in the Coldstream Valley showed wells impact the supply at Kalamalka Lake, both directly and through low flows at Coldstream Cree...