Central Okanagan Regional District

• Okanagan residents warned not to dodge wildfire checkpoints

  Residents of wildfire evacuation zones around West Kelowna are being warned not to try to dodge police checkpoints and to stay out of restricted areas or face possible fines.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• Evacuation orders issued by Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Cheslatta Carrier Nation

  The evacuation orders are in response to the Wells Creek wildfire, which now covers 79 square-kilomtres and is listed as out of control.

  Fire

  Sep 3, 2023
  
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• Long lines, frustrating communication facing some Central Okanagan evacuees

  Long lines, people sleeping in their cars and a stifled flow of information is causing frustration among those who are gathering at evacuation muster points.

  Fire

  Aug 20, 2023
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• West Kelowna fire chief says it was like ‘100 years of firefighting in one night’ with more to come

  Officials confirmed early Friday structures have been destroyed in the McDougall Creek wildfire burning in West Kelowna.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
• Cougar sighting prompts closure of Central Okanagan park

  A cougar was spotted in Goat's Peak regional part prompting its closure Tuesday. Regional District officials could not say when it would reopen.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2023
• Kelowna, B.C. bids adieu to fourth-hottest summer on the books

  Kelowna received 105.8 mm of rain in meteorological summer, which spans June, July and August, and that is 96 per cent of the normal amount.

  Weather

  Sep 23, 2022
• Central Okanagan Search and Rescue hit by thieves again

  A vehicle break-in is the second theft incident in about a year for COSAR. An equipment trailer was broken into in September 2021 and medical supplies, flares and radios were lost.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2022
• Central Okanagan regional district receives $250K grant for its FireSmart program

  The RDCO says it has completed wildfire fuel reduction on hundreds of hectares in many regional parks, and the funding will continue that work.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2022
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• RCMP watchdog clears Kelowna Mountie in dog bite incident

  There was an interaction between the man, a police service dog and his handler. The man sustained a serious dog bite injury and was transported to hospital.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Campfires allowed again in most Okanagan towns and cities

  If you're still into the idea, campfires are allowed in most of the Okanagan once again.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021