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Heat and air quality alerts for southern interiorA heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for B.C.’s southern interior. Daytime temperatures expected to be in the mid- 30’s for parts of the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon. An air quality warning is also in effect as the region continue to deal with wildfire smoke. Dr. Michael Brauer, UBC professor...Global News Morning BCJul 18
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Southern Interior under yellow heat alertThanks to high temperatures, the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon regions are now under a heat alert. Travis Lowe has the latest, and advice on what to watch out for.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganJul 16
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Spa Hill Farms expansion request denied againThe Columbia Shuswap Regional District has once again denied an application to expand the composting operations by Spa Hill Farms in Yankee Flats. Victoria Femia has the latest.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganMar 24
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: March 24The Salvation Army in Kelowna has been impacted after three vehicles were damaged by vandalism, taking the valuable resources out of commission. And the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has denied an application to expand composting operations by Spa Hill Farms in Yankee Flats.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganMar 24
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Wood from old Baxter Bridge to live on along new trailThe historic Baxter Bridge near Enderby is officially torn down but the wood will live on. The timber will be repurposed and used for another project along the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. Sydney Morton has more.EnvironmentJul 29, 2025
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet: Sophie the catMeet Sophie! The black cat was found abandoned in the Shuswap and rescued by the Okanagan Humane Society.LifestyleMay 26, 2025
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Salmon Arm SilverbacksIn the third episode of our 2022-23 BCHL season preview series, Travis Lowe takes us to the Shuswap to see how the Salmon Arm Silverbacks hope to improve on last season’s success and battle their way out of the jungle that is the BCHL’s interior conferenceOct 7, 2022
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A Shuswap woman’s possessions were given away by a detox facility while she was getting helpA detox facility in Kamloops says it accidentally gave away a patient’s personal possessions while she was getting help. Jules Knox reports.CanadaDec 8, 2019
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Shuswap residents prepare for potential floodingEmergency Operations Centre activated in the Shuswap as the potential for flooding rises along with water levels. Christa Dao reports.WeatherJun 21, 2022
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New made in the Shuswap app for water qualityThe United Nations has explicitly recognized access to clean drinking water as an essential human right. But a human rights group has called the failure to provide clean drinking water to many of our indigenous communities across this country, Canada’s Dirty Secret. Now one member of the Adams Lake Indian Band has created an app...Oct 8, 2020
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Two Mile residents warned of post-wildfire debris flow riskResidents of the Two Mile area of Sicamous are dealing with the news their neighbourhood is at risk of being impacted by a post wildfire debris flows. The Shuswap Emergency Program held a public meeting Monday night to discuss the issue and talk about possible solutions.Dec 14, 2021
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Okanagan dog missing for five months returns homeAn Okanagan family is overjoyed to have their dog back. The pet went missing more than five months ago and its owners had feared it didn’t make it. However, the animal had been living in the Shuswap, and residents there went above and beyond to connect the dog with its family.Dec 9, 2022
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Immigration pilot project expands to the ShuswapA pilot program that aims to attract skilled immigrants to smaller communities has expanded to the Shuswap. As Megan Turcato reports, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Project already has a strong track record of helping fill labour gaps in the North Okanagan.Feb 6, 2023
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Global Okanagan News at 5: August 23, 2023Residents are being informed about which properties have been destroyed by the McDougall Creek Fire, some people in Kelowna and Lake Country are going home, and fires continue to burn from the South Okanagan to the Shuswap.Aug 23, 2023
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BC Wildfire Service provides update on fire lines in Shuswap regionBC Wildfire information officer Mike McCulley provided an update on fire lines in the Shuswap region, Saturday afternoon.Aug 26, 2023
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Extended interview with North Okanagan – Shuswap Conservative candidate Mel ArnoldAn extended interview withh North Okanagan-Shuswap Conservative candidate Mel Arnold.Global News at 11 OkanaganOct 18, 2019
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Extended interview with North Okanagan – Shuswap PPC candidate Kyle DelfingAn extended interview with North Okanagan-Shuswap PPC candidate Kyle Delfing.Global News at 11 OkanaganOct 18, 2019
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Federal Election 2019: Conservative Mel Arnold re-elected in North Okanagan – ShuswapThere was no upset in the north Okanagan – Shuswap. The typically right leaning riding remained consistent re-electing conservative Mel Arnold on Monday night. Reporter Megan Turcato was on hand to speak with the newly re-elected MP after his victory.Global News at 11 OkanaganOct 22, 2019
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Family, B.C. IIO confirm death of Okanagan manClayton Donnelly of Kelowna, B.C., has been identified as the man who police say went into medical distress during his arrest in the Shuswap.Oct 30, 2019
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Regional district aims to recruit more Shuswap firefightersLike many service clubs and community groups, rural fire halls in the Shuswap are finding it an ongoing challenge to recruit and retain members. The situation has the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) turning to the public for answers.Global News at 11 OkanaganOct 2, 2019