Okanagan Latest News

• B.C. man charged, accused of driving motorhome onto Abbotsford airport runway

  Abbotsford International Airport operations were impacted Saturday when a man drove an RV onto the runway. Air traffic control took immediate measures to safely reroute aircraft.

  Crime

  Jul 26
• Wildfires near Clinton, B.C. merge, stretching nearly 670 square kilometres

  An update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Carney calls 3 byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec

  Mark Carney has called byelections for Aug. 31 to replace three MPs: one who left federal politics, one who became an ambassador and a third who was named to the Senate.

  Canada

  Jul 26
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• Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

  Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

  World

  Jul 26
• Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

  Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Canada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander

  The RCAF is acquiring a lot of new aircraft: fighter jets and surveillance craft that require new infrastructure and security, search-and-rescue planes, and refuelling tankers.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Conservatives want Carney to explain Trump negotiation plan, call for meeting

  Shuv Majumdar says in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that the Conservatives want an emergency meeting of the Standing Committee on International Trade next week.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• ‘It was difficult’: Residents of Clinton, B.C. recount evacuating wildfires

  Wildfires burning across British Columbia have forced residents from communities including Clinton and Boston Bar, with many unsure if they'll have homes to return to.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• B.C. community’s water system damaged by alleged vandalism during wildfire response

  Police are investigating after the water system serving the evacuated B.C. community of Boston Bar was allegedly vandalized, potentially delaying residents' return home.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

  One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

  World

  Jul 25
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• Trump’s tariff threat already costing Canadian businesses, trade lawyer says

  Canadian manufacturers are losing U.S. orders and planning layoffs before Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariffs take effect, a trade lawyer tells Global News.

  Canada

  Jul 25
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• Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't ban U.S. alcohol in response to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, saying she wants to "stay calm" rather than retaliate.

  Politics

  Jul 25
• After experiencing 2016 wildfire, Fort McMurray survivor addresses evacuation trauma

  As wildfires force evacuations across B.C., Fort McMurray survivor Terese Greenwood reflects on losing her home in 2016 and the lessons she learned about recovery.

  Weather

  Jul 25
• Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge

  A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

  Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.

  Fire

  Jul 25
• Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews

  Ottawa received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews, including plans to approve some projects before assessments.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Federal government halts Billy Bishop Airport expansion

  Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said the province remains committed to advancing airport expansion.

  Canada

  Jul 24
• Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner

  Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.

  World

  Jul 24
• 2026 BC Summer Games open in Kelowna under smoke warning

  Despite an air quality warning, organizers decided the Games could continue safely on Friday morning, after consulting with Environment Canada and closely monitoring conditions

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• High unemployment in Kelowna making it hard for young people to find work

  Some have handed out résumé after résumé, only to hear nothing back. Hooman Matin says he visited more than 20 stores before finally getting an interview

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• WATCH: Global National – July 24

  Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

  News

  Jul 24
• B.C. wildfires causing flickering lights, outages for some BC Hydro customers

  'Part of the backbone of the grid is near where there's a lot of fire activity in the Southern Interior,' Bob Gammer, BC Hydro community relations coordinator, told CKPG News.

  Fire

  Jul 24
• B.C. man still waiting for compensation from COVID vaccine injury

  Jan Przeranski suffers from a chronic, progressive condition that has caused swelling and infections in his arm, rendering it mostly non-functional.

  Health

  Jul 24
• ‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfires

  As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.

  Fire

  Jul 24
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 24

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 24