Okanagan Latest News

• Some restaurants, pubs in Kelowna temporarily closed because of positive COVID-19 tests

  The closures come as confirmed COVID-19 cases climb in B.C., with the Interior Health region having by far and away the most daily new cases.

  Health

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• Bloom Sunflower Festival to shine in Armstrong, B.C.

  "Once these guys [sunflowers] grow a little taller, then we are going to mow a fun pathway throughout the field so that people can walk through."

  Lifestyle

  10 hours
• City of Kelowna eyeing possibility of demolishing dilapidated home

  "I feel sorry for him, I'm sorry that it has come to this, but I feel he's had due time to correct the situation," one neighbour told Global News.

  Canada

  11 hours
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• Cloverdale Rodeo addresses human rights complaint

  While the association said in a statement that it took action to fix the problem months ago, Surrey Coun. Brenda Locke believes the statement still falls short.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Smoky skies preventing some wildfires from being accurately sized, says BC Wildfire

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, smoky conditions and windy skies are preventing accurate wildfire mapping.

  Canada

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• B.C. wildfire update Tuesday: Concerns after residents refuse to heed evacuation orders

  The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed Tuesday the Sparks Lake fire has prompted the evacuation order of 295 addresses and the evacuation alert of 394 addresses.

  Canada

  12 hours
• COVID-19 case numbers in B.C. continue to rise as province records 150 new infections

  The bulk of the new cases were in the Interior Health region, which reported 95 infections.

  Health

  Jul 27
• Businesses with high COVID-19 transmission risk should require vaccines: B.C.’s top doctor

  British Columbia will not require vaccines for public services, but private businesses with high risk, such as nightclubs or wedding venues, can if they wish. 

  Health

  Jul 27
• Weather statements for heat, smoky skies issued for lower third of B.C.

  Issued by Environment Canada, the special weather statements stretch from mid-Vancouver Island through to the Alberta border.

  Weather

  Jul 27
• Former B.C. Mountie gets conditional sentence for pursuing sexual relationships while on duty

  Former constable Brian Burkett was originally charged with seven counts of breach of trust while on duty in Kelowna, B.C., between 2015 and 2016.

  Crime

  Jul 27
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• B.C. targeting nearly 1 million eligible people who have not yet received COVID-19 vaccine

  Dr. Bonnie Henry, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Penny Ballem are set to speak at 10 a.m. That will be broadcast live here on our website, BC1 and the Global BC Facebook page.

  Health

  Jul 27
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• Disney to close most of its Canadian stores by Aug. 18. Here’s where they’re located

  In March, Disney announced plans to focus on online retaling and reduce its brick-and-mortar footprint, starting with the closure of at least 60 stores in North America.

  Consumer

  Jul 27
• Voluntary recall issued for Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning

  McCormick & Company, Inc. says the recall covers 153g bottles with a best before date of September 6, 2022.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• Why COVID-19 vaccination matters when it comes to travel medical insurance

  Many travel insurance policies are starting to offer COVID-19 coverage in the event of a medical emergency.

  Consumer

  Jul 26
• Artists come together to help the planet in Kelowna art exhibiton

  "Not only can we push each other as artists but we can maybe have a bigger voice about things that matter to us like nature."

  Lifestyle

  Jul 26
• Parts of B.C. could see temperatures in the 30s later this week, Environment Canada says

  A strengthening ridge of high pressure over B.C.'s southern interior could lead to temperatures in the mid- to high- 30s.

  Weather

  Jul 26
• Luxury spa resort in Vernon, B.C., temporarily closed due to COVID-19

  Sparkling Hill Resort said in a statement posted to its website that two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Jul 26
• 5 sent to hospital after floatplane flips into waters off Tofino, B.C.

  The Transportation Safety Board said an Atleo River Air Services Ltd. Cessna A185F was taking off from Tofino Harbour at around 11:30 a.m. when it flipped into the waters.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Greater Vancouver real estate record broken with new $42M private sale

  Sotheby's International Realty Canada said the sale of the Belmont Estate is now the region’s highest single-family residential sale on a single lot.

  Economy

  Jul 26
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• Wildfires in Western Canada creating own weather systems, experts say

  A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say.

  Environment

  Jul 26
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• Two Mile Road wildfire: Evacuation order mostly rescinded for District of Sicamous

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said Sicamous residents will remain under an evacuation alert, but most can return home.

  Environment

  Jul 26
• B.C. reports 267 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with one additional death

  There has been a total of 149,109 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, 695 of which are active. 

  Health

  Jul 26
• B.C. cracks down on mink farms after more positive COVID-19 tests

  As a result, a provincial health officer's order has been issued, halting any new mink farms and capping existing ones at their current numbers.

  Health

  Jul 26
• RCMP find remains of missing Penticton man in Manning Park

  RCMP said they "do not believe that criminality was involved in the man’s sudden death."

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Firefighters protect Shrike Hill homes from ‘aggressive and unpredictable’ Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

  Fire information officer Dani McIntosh said Monday the out-of-control fire, discovered on July 19, continues to grow towards the northeast.

  Environment

  Jul 26