Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation following a carriage house fire in Kelowna Tuesday afternoon.The Kelowna Fire Department says crews were called to the 800 block of Cadder Avenue at about ...

Police say drugs, weapons and trafficking equipment were seized during the execution of a search warrant in West Kelowna last week.West Kelowna RCMP say officers carried out a Controlled Drugs and Sub...

Bylaw Services had fewer calls for service in 2025 than the year before, but are doing more work to address issued in the community. However, the mayor said it's too early to suggest a declining trend...

A fire in Yankee Flats claimed the lives of two people.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said the Silver Creek and Falkland Fire Departments responded to a fire at a recreational vehicle in the Y...

A Kelowna man who was missing for three months has been located.Police say the 38 year old man was found, and is safe and well.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) had a busy 2025, however, there were fewer calls than the year before.The annual report from the local fire department said crews were called out for 4,893 incidents...

Vernon Search and Rescue's (VSAR) Members in Training had a cold, wet weekend as they wrapped up a key training program.VSAR said in a social media post that the trainees (MITs) went into the mountain...

A single vehicle collision on Highway 97A knocked out power to hundreds of people and resulted in one person suffering minor injuries.Power went out for 253 customers around Mara at around 12:18 p.m. ...

A fire in the Smith Creek neighbourhood early Sunday morning threatened a home but was contained before it could cause damage, officials say.Crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue were called to the area...

A tragic outcome to the search for a hiker in the High Rim Trail Post area in Lake Country. Police confirm they were found dead Sunday night.Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR), had started the...