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Cooler temps aiding crews on Placer Creek Fire south of Princeton

The fire has reached 3,109 hectares

Jul 20, 2025 11:31 AM Read more >

Slope monitor warning in Lower Similkameen Indian Band

The warning is in effect as of noon on July 20

Jul 20, 2025 10:13 AM Read more >

Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan, South Thompson, Boundary

When lightning roars go indoors

Jul 20, 2025 9:53 AM Read more >

Favourable weather aids Similkameen Valley wildfire fight

The Placer Creek wildfire east of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, 3,100 hectares in size, remains out of control

Jul 19, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Okanagan, Shuswap

Conditions favourable for strong wind, hail, heavy rain

Jul 19, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Earthquake rattles Similkameen Valley, lightly felt in Kelowna

A 3.8-magnitude quake hit the region early on Saturday

Jul 19, 2025 10:03 AM Read more >

3 people arrested in relation to September 2022 Penticton murders: RCMP

Alannah Brown and Douglas Barker's remains were found in Sept. 2022

Jul 18, 2025 8:59 PM Read more >

Emergency department closed overnight at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver

The closure is from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Jul 18, 2025 8:43 PM Read more >

Out-of-control Similkameen fire still mapped at 3,000 hectares

The blaze is located south of Princeton, just east of Highway 3 and E.C. Manning Provincial Park

Jul 18, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >

Princeton fire hall borrowing bylaw passes 3 readings

Second fire hall and training facility for Princeton expected to cost up to $4.5 million

Jul 18, 2025 12:27 PM Read more >