Justin Trudeau visits Central Okanagan
The Prime Minister was in the Okanagan on Friday, in light of emergency preparedness week. Justin Trudeau spoke with media at the West Kelowna fire hall after meeting with local mayors and fire chiefs. Taya Fast reports.
May 10
Global Okanagan Weather: May 17, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Friday, May 17, 2024.
May 18
Global Okanagan Weather: May 16, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Thursday, May 16, 2024.
May 16
Global Okanagan Weather: May 15, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
May 15
Global Okanagan Weather: May 13, 2024
Meteorologist Kristi Gordon has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Monday, May 13, 2024
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May 13
Global Okanagan Weather: May 14, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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May 14
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 12,2024
Penticton RCMP is investigating after a person was killed in a street fight, the Okanagan Forest Task Force offers an app that allows people to report backcountry dumping, and water splash parks are now open in Kelowna.
May 12
Global Okanagan Weather: May 9, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Thursday, May 9, 2024.
May 9
Global Okanagan Weather: May 10, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for Friday, May 10, 2024
May 10
Odd waves on Okanagan Lake or Ogopogo sighting?
A Global News viewer submitted this video of odd waves in Okanagan Lake near Penticton. For decades, the legend of Ogopogo has attracted visitors to the Okanagan, and this video from two weeks ago continues to keep the legend of the mysterious lake monster alive. However, some argue that there is no such creature, rather...
May 7
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 17, 2024
The Okanagan has reached a level 2 drought rating, conditions are improving in Northeastern BC, but the community of Fort Nelson is not out of danger, and a bear that was spotted wandering near the Kelowna General Hospital was tranquilized and relocated.
May 18
Global Okanagan Weather: May 7, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for May 7, 2024.
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May 7
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 16, 2024
Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield announces she won’t run in the next election, FortisBC is called out for its tree trimming practices, and bus service between Summerland and Penticton will remain free of charge.
May 16
The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season
Concerns growing tonight over drought conditions across the Okanagan. The region is now at a level 2 drought rating which means very dry and the outlook for the coming months is not promising, As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, residents are urged to do their part to prepare for what’s shaping up to be an extremely...
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May 17
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 14, 2024
More transitional housing opens in Kelowna. All eyes continue to be on the weather as a wildfire moves closer to the Town of Fort Nelson. The man killed during a physical altercation in Penticton has been identified.
May 14
Okanagan Forest Task Force launches new app
A group in the Okanagan whose focus is to keep the backcountry clean has created a new way to do it, it’s using tips from the public. As Victoria Femia reports a new app allows anyone who comes across a mess in the backcountry to easily alert the Okanagan Forest Task Force and its members...
May 12
Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, May 14, 2024
Meet Savannah! This gorgeous tabby, who is under a year old, is up for adoption from the Okanagan Humane Society.
May 14
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 15, 2024
A change in the weather could help dampen wildfires burning near Fort Nelson, Penticton’s mobile consumption site will no longer be running, and the City of Kelowna could change its noise bylaw.
May 15
Global Okanagan Weather: May 6, 2024
Meteorologist Peter Quinlan has the Okanagan’s complete weather forecast for May 6, 2024.
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May 6
Global Okanagan News at 5: May 13, 2024
The Parker Lake Wildfire continues to grow in size as it burns two and a half kilometres from Fort Nelson. A fire in Greenwood burns down a historic structure along with multiple others. Kelowna residents share their frustration after FortisBC trims their trees in an unappealing way.
May 13