Jennifer Smith

Creeks and rivers are running dry, prompting a Level 5 Drought rating for the Okanagan. (Okanagan WaterWise photo)

Okanagan drought rating heats up to highest, level 5

Fish-bearing streams at historical lows, several completely dry

Creeks and rivers are running dry, prompting a Level 5 Drought rating for the Okanagan. (Okanagan WaterWise photo)
Travis Van Hill and his boat remain in Okanagan Lake one week after a storm capsized the vessel near Vernon. (GoFundMe photos)

Body recovered from Okanagan Lake presumed to be B.C. boat captain

Shrimp boat operator drowned in storm July 24

Travis Van Hill and his boat remain in Okanagan Lake one week after a storm capsized the vessel near Vernon. (GoFundMe photos)
A helicopter believed to be the same one that crashed near Enderby Saturday was spotted landing in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park earlier in the day. (Jessie Gottlieb Facebook photo)

Helicopter spotted in park, at BC Hydro dam prior to crash

Aircraft is believed to be the same one that crashed near Enderby Saturday

A helicopter believed to be the same one that crashed near Enderby Saturday was spotted landing in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park earlier in the day. (Jessie Gottlieb Facebook photo)
A view of smoky skies from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Lena Simonson/Facebook)

Wildfire smoke settling into some B.C. communities

An air quality advisory has been issued for the area, including Cariboo (north including Quesnel) and Elk Valley

A view of smoky skies from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Lena Simonson/Facebook)
Two people were killed in an August 2022 crash on Highway 97 near the Army Camp. (Morning Star file photo)

Charges laid in B.C. crash that killed grandparents one year ago

Impaired charges against 36-year-old in 2022 deadly crash

Two people were killed in an August 2022 crash on Highway 97 near the Army Camp. (Morning Star file photo)
An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Boat recovery underway one week after B.C. man presumed drowned

Travis Van Hill has not resurfaced, family frustrated over time it has taken for recovery

An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

B.C. boat captain remains missing in Okanagan Lake 4 days later

Vernon Search and Rescue continue looking for missing person presumed drowned

An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park Wednesday, July 26, 2023, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Kayaker and boat captain missing on Okanagan lakes

2 separate vessels capsized on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes have not resurfaced following storm

RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park Wednesday, July 26, 2023, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park on Wednesday, July 26, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star)

UPDATE: Kayaker and boat captain still missing on Okanagan lakes

2 separate vessels capsized on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes have not resurfaced following storm

RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park on Wednesday, July 26, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star)
Bonfire at night

Bonfire fuels $1,150 fine for B.C. man

Group caught having a large bush fire in Okanagan

Bonfire at night
The view from the Squilax gas station looking north. (Jim Cooperman)

Evacuation alert for Adams Lake residents north of Chase

Wildfire has prompted warning for nearly 100 properties on lower lake

The view from the Squilax gas station looking north. (Jim Cooperman)
Day two on the Bald Range Creek wildfire off Westside Road. (Central Okanagan Emergency Response)

North Okanagan fires under control, road reopens

Lightning suspected cause of Enderby and Sicamous fires

Day two on the Bald Range Creek wildfire off Westside Road. (Central Okanagan Emergency Response)
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) was deployed to a South Surrey home on Saturday. (Black Press Media photo)

Hells Angels ride through B.C. en route to Lower Mainland event

Outlaw motorcycle gangs and support clubs coming from across Canada

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) was deployed to a South Surrey home on Saturday. (Black Press Media photo)
Sparks D.

PHOTOS: Suspicious fire destroys multiple Vernon businesses

Fire crews remain on scene battling the blaze, power out for hundres, air quality concerns

Sparks D.
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Vernon man killed in crash near Kamloops

Monte Lake collision closed Highway 97 for several hours

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)

Snow in June at B.C. ski hill

SilverStar dusted with white stuff days ahead of bike park opening

Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)
Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)

Celebrate B.C.’s Trails Day in the capital – Vernon

Ribbons of Green Trails Society invites community out for International Trails Day

Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)
Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”

Vernon Grannies ready to get dirty sudsing up support

Car wash raising funds for Gogos

Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”
Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Are 4/20 events in B.C. influencing youth marijuana use?

Community outreach coordinator speaks on the dangers of teen drug use

Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
Coroner Andy Watson confirmed the death of a man in Chemainus Monday night.

Three killed in Vernon, B.C. house fire

Occupants unable to escape blaze on Commonage Road

Coroner Andy Watson confirmed the death of a man in Chemainus Monday night.