Okanagan

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)

Hot weather, swirling winds leading to increased wildfire activity outside Kamloops

It is forecasted to reach 34 degrees in the area on Saturday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)

Uzelman: Deficient regulation and enforcement devastate B.C. watersheds

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Aug 4, 2023
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province could create a healthier future by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking water. (Contributed by BC Gov)
(Nick Pelletier’s crew/ Submitted)

Athlete battles icy water, hallucinations in swimming entirety of B.C. lake

Nick Pelletier swam for 3 days and nights

(Nick Pelletier’s crew/ Submitted)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)

Crews battling wildfire outside Kamloops expecting increased fire activity

It’s expected to reach 33 degrees on Friday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)
Kash Bakker, just 3-years-old was killed when a tree fell on him at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park campground on July 29. (GoFundMe page)

Fundraiser launched for family of toddler killed at Okanagan campground

A 3-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake provincial park

Kash Bakker, just 3-years-old was killed when a tree fell on him at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park campground on July 29. (GoFundMe page)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)

Wildfire outside Kamloops expected to see increased activity due to wind

The fire started on Friday, July 21

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops is expected to see increased fire activity on Wednesday, Aug. 2. (BC Wildfire Services)
Nick Pelletier, an endurance athlete based in Kelowna, is vying to beat a world record by swimming the length of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

World record attempt in progress: Man swimming length of Okanagan Lake

Nick Pelletier is swimming through Kelowna on his journey across the lake

Nick Pelletier, an endurance athlete based in Kelowna, is vying to beat a world record by swimming the length of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Central Okanagan had its busiest month ever in June. (COSAR/Submitted)

Record breaking number of search and rescues in Central Okanagan

In 69 years of searching, July 2023 was COSAR’s busiest month ever

Central Okanagan had its busiest month ever in June. (COSAR/Submitted)
A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)

B.C. minister offers condolences after child dies at Okanagan campground

A falling tree struck a child at the the B.C. Park on Saturday

A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)
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)
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)
(Royal Canadian Navy/Twitter)

Navy to conduct drills on Okanagan and Kootenay Lakes

The exercises will be seen and heard from the Kelowna and Nelson Marinas July 25-Aug. 1

(Royal Canadian Navy/Twitter)
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Animal Food Bank desperate for Okanagan donations to support fire evacuees

Food donations can be dropped off at Total Pet in Kelowna or Kamloops

  • Jul 23, 2023
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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)

UPDATE: 8 new lightning-caused wildfires spark near Peachland, Kelowna; 1 under control

Four of them are deemed out of control

Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)