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The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops could see more fire activity in the next couple days with warmer temperatures and wind in the forecast. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: New mapping shows wildfire outside Kamloops more than 4,000 hectares

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire has been burning for 12 days

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops could see more fire activity in the next couple days with warmer temperatures and wind in the forecast. (BC Wildfire Services)
Fire crews are continuing the battle the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)

BC Wildfire Services continue to attack wildfire south of Kamloops

The blaze was discovered on Friday, July 21

Fire crews are continuing the battle the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Over 150 properties can return home as crews continue to attack Kamloops wildfire

The blaze remains at 2,600 hectares and out of control

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)
Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)

Kelowna area ranked 2nd in Canada for total crime

Kelowna RCMP respond to latest annual crime report

Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)
Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)

Many Toronto Maple Leafs attend former Bud’s wedding in Okanagan

John Tavares and Mitch Marner were in attendance

Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)
A $35 million jackpot ticket was purchased in Kamloops while a $500,000 winning lottery ticket was bought in Shuswap from the draw on Tuesday, July 25. (File Photo)

Lotto Max $35 million winner purchased in Kamloops

A ticket bought in Shuswap is also a $500K winner

A $35 million jackpot ticket was purchased in Kamloops while a $500,000 winning lottery ticket was bought in Shuswap from the draw on Tuesday, July 25. (File Photo)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)

Man kicked out of Merritt hotel later involved in 3-person fatal crash

BC police watchdog investigating the crash took place outside Logan Lake

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)
The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)

‘Love beyond words’: Family of 2 missing B.C. children release statement

Aurora (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10) were supposed to be returned to their father on July 17

The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)
Smoke from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire on July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: More properties evacuated south of Kamloops as fire reaches 700 hectares

Evacuation orders and alerts are in place

Smoke from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire on July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
The RCMP arrested an Oliver resident on Wednesday, July 19 for shooting and killing a 29-year old man. (Black Press File Photo)

Okanagan resident charged with 2nd degree murder after man found dead in vineyard

The 29-year old was found shot and killed on Wednesday, July 19

The RCMP arrested an Oliver resident on Wednesday, July 19 for shooting and killing a 29-year old man. (Black Press File Photo)
New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)

2 men now part of hunt for B.C. mom; search for missing children focuses on Kamloops

The children were reported missing July 17, but last confirmed whereabouts was June 30 in Kelowna

New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)

2 Okanagan homes listed as grand prizes in Dream Home lottery

Tickets are available until Oct. 12 or until sold out

The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)
A downed power line has started a fire in the Fintry area. (Chris Hill)

UPDATE: Bald Range Creek wildfire being held, BC Hydro waiting for safe access

Power remains out for 69 BC Hydro customers

A downed power line has started a fire in the Fintry area. (Chris Hill)
A member of BC Wildfire Services has died battling a blaze outside Revelstoke. (Black Press Photo)

BC Wildfire Services firefighter dies while battling blaze outside Revelstoke

The B.C. Government released a statement late Thursday night

A member of BC Wildfire Services has died battling a blaze outside Revelstoke. (Black Press Photo)
‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird needs the public’s vote as he’s trying to win $10,000 and get a chance to meet his idol, skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. (Nuge Bird/Facebook)

Kelowna skateboarder needs public to help him shred with Tony Hawk

‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird is currently in the final 8 of the fan vote

‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird needs the public’s vote as he’s trying to win $10,000 and get a chance to meet his idol, skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. (Nuge Bird/Facebook)
$100,000 worth of flooring was purchased fraudulently but intercepted by Kelowna RCMP. (Kelowna RCMP)

Observant Kelowna employee foils $100K flooring fraud

“This is a textbook example why stores should have internal policies” said the Kelowna RCMP

$100,000 worth of flooring was purchased fraudulently but intercepted by Kelowna RCMP. (Kelowna RCMP)
A man ripped down the trans flag in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery on June 2. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
 A man ripped down the trans flag in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery on June 2. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)

Kelowna RCMP identify man who ripped down trans flag, investigation ongoing

The Kelowna RCMP have found and talked to the suspect

A man ripped down the trans flag in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery on June 2. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
 A man ripped down the trans flag in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery on June 2. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)