Fintry

• Rough roads causing concerns in Okanagan community

  People living in a Fintry-area neighbourhood have become frustrated with the dusty, hole-riddled roads that are putting a damper on their quality of life.

  Canada

  Feb 22
  
• Fintry, B.C. area wildfire under control, crews to be on site overnight

  Even though it's under control and firefighters have secured the perimeter, they will likely be on-site throughout the night implementing fuel-free guards and wet lines.

  Fire

  Jun 29, 2023
  
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• First responders recover body, vehicle from Okanagan Lake

  A vehicle that plunged into Okanagan Lake nearly three weeks ago, with the driver inside, was finally recovered on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
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• Residents raise concern over condition of Westside Road

  Westside Road was once deemed one of the most dangerous roads in the province, and while some sections of roadway have seen improvements, some residents say it's still not enough.

  Features

  Apr 7, 2023
• Pretty plant is dangerous, toxic, warns Invasive Species Council of B.C.

  Two young girls wound up with facial swelling after picking Myrtle spurge, an invasive plant with blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2022
• North Westside residents delve into Central Okanagan governance, services

  The consulting group will collect all the information and present recommendations and options for possible improvements.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
• Westside Road closure causing long delays between Kelowna and Vernon

  "We're doing a full re-decking of the bridge as well as the sub structure is being replaced as well and the stringers," said Erik Lachmuth.

  Traffic

  Oct 18, 2021
• White Rock Lake wildfire: Evacuation alerts lifted from Caesars Landing to Fintry

  Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says evacuation alerts have been removed for properties from Caesars Landing to Fintry.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021
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• White Rock Lake wildfire still out of control, now estimated at 81,139 hectares

  According to officials, 1,463 properties within the Central Okanagan regional district are on evacuation order, and another five are on evacuation alert.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2021
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• White Rock Lake wildfire: Evacuation order re-issued for 608 properties in Fintry, La Casa areas

  The re-issued evacuation order due to wildfire includes 608 properties from 6916 Barcelona Drive E., (south end) to 7355 N. Westside Rd., (north end).

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2021