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Rivers can be a fun place to beat the summer heat. This August long weekend, though, B.C. officials are warning residents and visitors to stay away from the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers because of a potential rush of water from a landslide in the Central Interior. As of Saturday morning, …
Read More »Avalanche risks listed as considerable throughout B.C.’s Southern Interior – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Frigid temperatures last week and an above-seasonal forecast next week. Weather-wise, it’s been a roller-coaster start to 2024 in B.C.’s Southern Interior. 4:14 Avalanche awareness safety tips In Kelowna, the mercury fell to -30 C on Jan. 13, with Saturday, Jan. 20, …
Read More »Emaciated dog found in Shuswap on road to recovery: BC SPCA – Okanagan
An emaciated dog found in B.C.’s Southern Interior is recovering and will soon be up for adoption. The BC SPCA says Fish, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever mix, was found in a remote area east of Enderby. “He was bone thin and covered in sores,” the animal protection agency. “Luckily, a …
Read More »Grand Forks RCMP continue patrols of Christina Lake, with help from regional district – Okanagan
A popular lake in B.C.’s Southern Interior is seeing regular police patrols this summer, thanks to the local regional district. The Grand Forks RCMP detachment says its summer boat patrol program would see a reserve constable work four shifts a week, cruising the community and nearby Christina Lake. However, the …
Read More »2023 citizen survey in Penticton sees upswing in responses – Okanagan
Results from Penticton, B.C.’s 2023 citizen survey will be shared with city council next week. The city says the survey ran June 12-30 and included responses from 1,400 residents, an increase of 20 per cent from when the last survey was conducted in 2019. The survey asked residents to evaluate …
Read More »Blue-green algae health warnings issued for 3 lakes in Nicola region – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Interior Health has issued a health warning for blue-green algae blooms on three lakes west of the Okanagan. The health advisory says blooms are present on Nicola, Douglas and Chapperon lakes, and that users face a risk of exposure to cyanobacterial toxin. …
Read More »Lotto Max ticket in B.C. splits $70 million jackpot
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people in Western Canada, one being from B.C.’s Interior, are rich after splitting Tuesday night’s $70 million Lotto Max draw. According to the B.C. Lottery Corporation, a person in Kamloops and another in Alberta matched all seven numbers — each won …
Read More »Construction underway on more affordable rental units in Kelowna – Okanagan
Construction is underway on more affordable housing in Kelowna. On Friday, federal, provincial and local housing officials announced they were spending $14.1 million on 75 rental units aimed at seniors, families, people with disabilities and individuals with low-to-moderate incomes. The low-rise apartment building is located at 651 Cambridge Ave., and …
Read More »Kelowna RCMP seeking identity of man who ripped down trans flag – Okanagan
A man was caught on video ripping down a trans flag the day before Pride Month, and now Kelowna RCMP are hoping the public can help identify him. Police say the incident happened on Wednesday, May 31, around 8:45 p.m., in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery. According to police, …
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