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Police are investigating after consigned guitars and dozens of parcels were stolen from the North Okanagan store.

While it's not known why exactly the chickens would be abandoned there, Runnalls said there are always other options to consider. 

Environment Canada has issued advisories covering parts of the central and northern Interior, including a snowfall warning for the areas around Williams Lake.

An air quality advisory remains in effect for much of the area, including the Central, South, and North Okanagan, as wildfire smoke continues to drift in.

Vitali Stefanski is charged with second-degree murder and awaiting a trial, which has been scheduled for spring 2026.

“It wasn’t a shock, it was more like, ‘Okay, when is the next big one going to happen?’” said Penticton resident, Kandace Sztepanacz.

There has been minimal precipitation on Friday, but senior Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon says a few more showers are possible in the evening.

The 2025 Canadian Bowl belongs to the Saskatoon Hilltops, defending their home turf to defeat the Okanagan Sun 21-18 in the CJFL national championship game.

'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'

The home will allow the organization to expand existing services and add new ones to help support some 300 families every year amid the growing need.

The 21 cats will be assessed by veterinarians before being put up for adoption.

There are currently more than 120 wildfires in the province, 10 per cent of which are burning out of control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Residents of more than 50 homes in the Peachland area have been allowed to return home after they were hurried out overnight due to a wildfire.

Lytton upheld its reputation as Canada's hot spot, recording the highest temperature across the country this year amid an ongoing heat wave that is scorching much of the province.

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has leapt by about 10 following several days of hot, sunny weather.

'When Highway 97 shuts down, there is an impact — and it hurts our citizens,' said Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna.

Another day of punishing heat and humidity is expected to hit Ontario, Quebec and the four Atlantic provinces.

Environment Canada says people should check on family, friends and neighbours, especially older people and people who live alone, as heat affects everyone.

The Central Okanagan Regional District has activated its emergency operations centre, and says municipal and BC Wildfire Service firefighters are responding. 

As of Friday morning, the Drought Hill fire was classified as "being held," meaning it was not projected to grow beyond its current borders unless conditions change.