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‘A huge concern’: Okanagan search crew warns of growing trend as another senior goes missing“It’s a huge concern. I think in the last year we’ve had probably a dozen like this, two currently missing,” said Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.CanadaNov 25
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Winter conditions catching drivers off guard on Okanagan forest service roadsIn a surprising twist, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue says it was the same driver who required assistance from the same location just over a week earlier.CanadaDec 22
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Okanagan Forecast: Cold and Sunny (Again)Today’s Highs: -5C to 2CWeatherDec 31, 1969
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Investigation launched after dog tied to tree, left for dead in Okanagan'This was an act by a person,' Matt Affleck with the BC SPCA said. 'Somebody did this to this dog... Somebody just tied it up and left it for dead.'CrimeDec 4
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Latest case of animal abandonment in North Okanagan has advocates issuing a pleaWhile it's not known why exactly the chickens would be abandoned there, Runnalls said there are always other options to consider.CanadaNov 14
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Rain, snow to fall as Okanagan ends year in a drought'As we continue into the weekend, we’re going to see potential rain coming through, more so later into the week, like Sunday and Monday.'WeatherDec 5
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Rockslide strikes vehicle along Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C.“It wasn’t a shock, it was more like, ‘Okay, when is the next big one going to happen?’” said Penticton resident, Kandace Sztepanacz.CanadaDec 10
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Okanagan search and rescue crews keep busy amid changing weather patterns'So far this month we’ve had nine calls in 15 days,' said Duane Tresnich. Crews say unpredictable weather patterns are contributing to hazardous conditions in the backcountry.CanadaDec 15
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Snow, freezing rain warnings issued for B.C. Central InteriorEnvironment Canada has issued advisories covering parts of the central and northern Interior, including a snowfall warning for the areas around Williams Lake.WeatherDec 1
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Anti-abortion billboards in West Kelowna, B.C. to be taken down'(The lawyers) said that if BC Billboards is publishing pro-life billboards and not mine, then it’s considered sex-based discrimination,' Harms explained.CanadaDec 10
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Police investigating after dozens of holiday packages stolen from North Okanagan shopPolice are investigating after consigned guitars and dozens of parcels were stolen from the North Okanagan store.CanadaDec 15
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Central Okanagan Food bank sees increase in demand, drop in donations'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.'CanadaNov 28
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AI, night-flying choppers credited in part for less destructive B.C. wildfire seasonIn the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, 90 per cent of the wildfires were suppressed at five hectares or less.CanadaNov 26
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Postpartum depression in the spotlight through Okanagan community auction“This is not talked about nearly enough,” Scott said. “It’s something that’s really coming to the forefront in more recent years.”CanadaNov 26
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Grieving Okanagan family angered by murder trial moving to KamloopsVitali Stefanski is charged with second-degree murder and awaiting a trial, which has been scheduled for spring 2026.CrimeDec 10
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House gifted to Autism Okanagan to meet growing needsThe 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.CanadaNov 18
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‘Grown tremendously’: Support for women’s hockey on the rise in EdmontonThe Rivalry Series and PWHL takeover tour are examples of the growing market for women's hockey in Edmonton. Even at a younger level, the players are taking note.SportsDec 12
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3 remain in hospital after boat collision on Okanagan LakeBC Emergency Health Services says of the 13 people injured, five were taken to hospital in stable condition, while an additional seven were taken to hospital in good condition.CanadaAug 28
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City floats $1 million idea to transform Kelowna’s Bennett bridge into iconic landmarkAccording to the city, transforming the bridge into that iconic landmark would cost around $1 million.CanadaNov 21
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B.C. woman wants to become youngest Canadian to climb the 7 summitsBajwa hopes to set the record by the time she’s 25, so it’s not a rush. There’s still time to savor the views from the summits and the little moments on every single trip.CanadaNov 27