Tag Archives: Weather
Fall precipitation needed as Okanagan's drought conditions worsen
The falling temperatures have not been enough to impact the drought conditions in the Okanagan.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 4 Thursday, Oct. 9. That rating, wh...
Oct 09, 2025
West Kelowna updates residents on Rose Valley water operations
The City of West Kelowna is updating residents on water operations in the Rose Valley Water Service Area for summer 2025. A press release issued Wednesday says rising temperatures at Rose Valley Reser...
Oct 08, 2025
Boucherie Road to close Wednesday evening for seasonal maintenance
Boucherie Road will be closed Wednesday evening for seasonal maintenance, impacting motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.The full closure will be in effect from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Hayman and ...
Oct 06, 2025
Prescribed burn begins in Knox Mountain Park
An 11-hectare prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park is underway.Its being managed by the Kelowna Fire Department and the City of Kelowna Parks department, with support from BC Wildfire Service. The co...
Oct 03, 2025
Kelowna prepares for first prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park
The City of Kelowna is set to conduct its first-ever controlled burn within city limits to reduce wildfire risk in Knox Mountain Park.The Kelowna Fire Department and city parks staff, with support fro...
Oct 02, 2025
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX - This summer's prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the NB Bluebe...
Sep 30, 2025
Rainfall warning for B.C.'s Howe Sound, parts of Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Heavy rainfall is in the forecast for parts of British Columbia's south coast as a frontal system pushes through the region. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the North ...
Sep 29, 2025
UPDATED: Evacuation Alerts downgraded for Peachland properties
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. Sept. 29People who had to flee their homes due to the Munro Lake wildfire can now return home.The Evacuation Orders were downgraded to Alerts Monday, Sept. 29, for the properties be...
Sep 28, 2025
Swimming advisory lifted at Rotary Beach in Kelowna
The city of Kelowna and Interior Health have lifted the swimming advisory for Rotary Beach in Rotary Beach Park effective immediately. Water testing indicates bacterial levels now meet the BC Recreati...
Sep 26, 2025
High streamflow advisory in place for B.C.'s south coast
VICTORIA - A high streamflow advisory has been issued for much of the B.C. coast, with heavy rain expected throughout the weekend. The advisory is in place for the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vanc...
Sep 26, 2025
