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Firefighters at Kelowna Fire Department Station #1 opened their doors to students from across the Central Okanagan to give them a chance to walk in their boots for a day. Sydney Morton has the story.

A hedge fire in Kelowna has the fire department asking residents to rethink their cedar trees, RCMP has identified the body found in a creek near Big White, and we get a sneak peek at Ballet Kelowna’s season finale production of McBeth.

Long-term fire mitigation work continues in West Kelowna, North Shuswap wineries are facing challenges, and the emergency department at the South Okanagan General hospital is facing another temporary closure this weekend.

Kelowna Fire Department responded to an overnight house fire. A 23-year-old West Kelowna man, missing since the end of January has been found dead. The Vernon Powerhouse Theatre brings to life a classic Victorian play.

There will be no charges filed in connection with the bus crash that killed four passengers in B.C.’s Interior on Christmas Eve 2022. Project Barcode, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by Kelowna RCMP with partners at the Vancouver Police Department, resulted in 50 arrests last week. A Kelowna senior with a history of giving back to...

The worst fear for some Kelowna residents has come true. The Kelowna Fire Department, confirming that homes were lost Friday night as a result of wildfires fueled by unpredictable wind gusts. As Jayden Wasney reports, some residents who’ve been put on alert are not waiting to be told to go.

BC Wildfire officials said difficult days are still ahead in the fight against wildfires in both West Kelowna and Kelowna. The biggest priority for the BC Wildfire Service is protecting structures along with their partners such as the local fire department, RCMP and the Central Okanagan Regional District.

West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund said as soon as it’s safe for evacuees to return home the fire department will let people know. The number of structures lost is unknown as the fight is still happening and Brolund and his team have not been able to access the entire scale of damage yet.

A close call–that’s how the Kelowna Fire Department describes the fire that erupted on Dilworth Mountain Wednesday evening encroaching on a number of homes. Today the fire department was back on the scene trying to pinpoint the point of origin and how exactly it started. But whatever the cause–the flames serve as another important reminder...

With hot, dry conditions now baking the Okanagan, the Kelowna Fire Department is reminding the public to be vigilant and take the campfire ban set to come into effect in the region at noon on Friday, seriously. A court date has been set for a man who allegedly assaulted two people at Kelowna General Hospital,...

With nothing but hot, dry conditions in the forecast throughout the Okanagan, the Kelowna Fire Department is reminding residents to be aware of potential wildfire hazards. A campfire ban is about to come into effect for the region, and as Jayden Wasney reports, residents and visitors are being urged to take it seriously.

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a new wildfire in Kelowna that was discovered Sunday afternoon. The Kelowna Fire Department said the blaze started around 1:10 p.m. and is located around 3.5 kilometres up Bear Main Road.

The Kelowna Fire Department battled two wildfires last night within hours of each other. As our Taya Fast reports, although the cause of the fires are unknown at this time fire officials are sharing some important reminders for the public.

Parts of a plane have been spotted around Kelowna, a paraglider who got tangled in cable and telephone wires in Vernon had to be rescued by the Fire Department, and the Ogopogo Air Cadets celebrate 60 years in the Okanagan.

As fires continue burning aggressively in northeastern B.C.–fire departments from the Okanagan are doing what they can to help. Numerous firefighters from the valley have already been deployed to the North Peace Fire Complex and more are getting ready to go. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, local fire crews are more than willing to help,...

The wildfire season has begun in BC, Vaisakhi is celebrated in Kelowna, and the girl’s U-17 Heat softball teams train with the Kelowna Fire Department.

It was an exciting day for a pair of Kelowna girls softball teams — the U-17 Heat were challenged by the Kelowna Fire Department to run through a variety of different firefighter training drills, while also getting to bond as a team. Jayden Wasney reports.

The Kelowna Fire Department was out on the ice Saturday morning for their annual ice rescue training. Crews spent the day using the ice at the Kelowna Golf Club and gave Victoria Femia a close look at how different techniques are used.

The Kelowna fire department was on the creek, sharpening their skills for possible creek rescues.

Spring freshet is just getting started and rivers across B.C. will soon become swollen with high water. For the general public, it’s a dangerous time of year to make even the tiniest mistake when wandering anywhere near a raging river. For the West Kelowna Fire Department though , it’s the perfect time for some swiftwater...