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A number of people forced to evacuate their homes in the north Okanagan over the weekend as wildfire ripped through the area. Many still waiting to hear if their properties are still standing. Angela Jung has more.

In the North Okanagan, the Bradley Creek fire took off with a roar Saturday, jumping Westside Road and forcing hundreds to Vernon to escape the advancing flames. Jordan Armstrong has more.

Wildfires have forced thousands of British Columbians from their homes. North Okanagan resident Rejane Simpson, one of those evacuees, joins Global News Morning to share her experience.

A Calgary boy is fighting for his life in the hospital after nearly drowning in north Okanagan river last weekend. Nine-year-old Paul-Angelo Warren was trapped under water for several minutes before he was rescued. As Jordan Prentice tells us, his family says its a miracle he survived.

The Regional District of North Okanagan met on Wednesday to discuss the impacts of water restrictions on agriculture in North Okanagan, with some farmers already having to abandon crops. And Tourism Kelowna is concerned that the wildfire smoke may keep visitors away during the busy summer months.

The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan is now expanding use of reclaimed water to support agriculture. And we look at how Kelowna’s International Airport is getting ready for a possible WestJet strike.

Orchardists in the North Okanagan are warning the region’s strict Stage 3 water restrictions could put their crops at risk. Kevin Pontious reports.

The BC Fruit Growers Association is demanding that the Regional District of North Okanagan halt its shut-off order for the five farms that have hit their 30 per cent water allocation. The BC Summer Games kick off in Kelowna. The wildfire smoke may also be having an impact on some outdoor events.

Sicamous RCMP say search resumed on Tuesday for a man presumed drowned at Mara Lake. This is one of two presumed drownings in Okanagan Lake. The Regional District of North Okanagan is enforcing its 30 per cent water restriction on agriculture operations running of the Vernon water system.

Some farms in the North Okanagan are about to have their water shut off due to the region’s ongoing drought conditions. As Kevin Pontious reports, some produce growers say it will put their crops and potentially their livelihood in jeopardy.

A teenager is dead and another has been injured after being struck by a pickup truck in the North Okanagan. Kevin Pontious has the latest.

More crews have arrived in B.C.’s Okanagan region to help fight the Bald Range wildfire, which measures more than 18,000 hectares and is still burning out of control. In the blaze, Summerland resident Craig Milton lost not only his home, but a live concert venue, and animal sanctuary — along with decades worth of memories....

The man accused of murdering his ex-wife in the North Okanagan two years ago has take the stand in his own defence. As we hear from Klaudia Van Emmerik, what Vitali Stefanski told the Kamloops court conflicts with earlier testimony from police.

The trial of a North Okanagan man, accused of killing his ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski began in Kamloops Monday. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, friends of the victim say they’ve been waiting for this day to come and hope justice will be served.

Meet Pear and Eva!  The nine-month old sisters are a bonded pair and up for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.  They were rescued from the North Okanagan and large cat colony. They are on the shy side but have already made strides during their time in foster care. They are gentle and sweet and...

Someone has vandalized and broken two Dogwood trees at the Rise Memorial Garden for the victims of Kelowna’s tragic crane accident. The North Okanagan Labour Council is upset and working to replace them as quickly as possible.

Meet Smokey! The one-year-old friendly cat is up for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society. He was a stray and rescued from the streets in The North Okanagan. He is a tad on the skinny side and came in matted.  He is easy-going and very friendly.

Fortis BC says gas to about 6,200 customers in Lake Country and North Kelowna might not be restored until Sunday. Many don’t have access to heat or hot water.

A resident in Kelowna’s north end is posting up signs around the neighbourhood after seeing a rise in crime and theft around the area and Peachland residents are still waiting for any movement on the Ponderosa golf course, which was supposed to be completed by November 2025.

The trial of a North Okanagan man, accused of killing his ex-wife, is being moved from Vernon to Kamloops. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, that has the victim’s family feeling frustrated with the court system.