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Road opens and evacuation orders around McDougall Creek wildfire rescindedMore people who were forced to flee their homes last month as the McDougall Creek wildfire raged out of control are getting the green light to return home.FireSep 14, 2023
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Okanagan residents warned not to dodge wildfire checkpointsResidents 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.PoliticsSep 7, 2023
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Kelowna, Lake Country wildfire evacuation alerts rescindedAll remaining evacuation alerts for properties in Lake Country and Kelowna have been rescinded as the risk from the McDougall Creek wildfire abates in those cities.FireSep 5, 2023
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Evacuation orders issued by Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Cheslatta Carrier NationThe evacuation orders are in response to the Wells Creek wildfire, which now covers 79 square-kilomtres and is listed as out of control.FireSep 3, 2023
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Flying embers remain a concern as fires pop up around the Central OkanaganFlying embers believed to be behind wildfires in three Central Okanagan cities and more expected to come in the days ahead, fire officials warn.FireAug 18, 2023
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Kelowna, B.C. bids adieu to fourth-hottest summer on the booksKelowna 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.WeatherSep 23, 2022
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Central Okanagan Search and Rescue hit by thieves againA 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.CrimeSep 12, 2022
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Sand deliveries in Kelowna neighbourhoods ‘a precaution’: CityEvery year, between April and May, local streams and creeks swell with melted snow from the mountains.WeatherApr 14, 2021
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Sandbags coming down in the central OkanaganThe Central Okanagan Regional District’s Emergency Operations Centre is demobilizing most of its flood protection measures, and is giving homeowners the go-ahead to do the same. Residents who have sandbags on their properties can return them to the regional district. Sandbags should be returned with the sand still in the bag. Authorized locations include: Kelowna:...EnvironmentJun 14, 2018
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Flooding washes out part of Lakeshore Road in KelownaA blocked culvert is being blamed for a partial washout of Lakeshore Road in Kelowna.EnvironmentMay 9, 2018
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