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Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Oliver EOC says it is coordinating protection of wastewater plant as a Provincial State of Emergency limits use of temporary accommodations across the region, including everything from hotels to campgrounds.
Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

The video shows trucks from Chilliwack, Comox, White Rock and Delta, among other communities.
Minter: Got your garlic bulbs ready for planting?

Minter: Got your garlic bulbs ready for planting?

Garlic is very easy to grow and will make a wonderful addition to your winter garden. Give it a try, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Stephen Bounds said the abuse began in the boarding school dormitory when he was 12.
No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

No tattoo gun compensation for B.C. woman, tribunal rules

The apprentice wasn't entitled to keep the $3,100 tattooing equipment, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal says
How to pack a go-bag for wildfires

How to pack a go-bag for wildfires

Having a go-bag packed before an evacuation alert comes will help you get out of the path of a wildfire quickly.
B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

B.C. orders fire-zone travel bans as evacuations soar

KELOWNA — British Columbia imposed bans on travel to wildfire zones on Saturday after evacuee numbers doubled to 30,000 or more, marking another day of dramatic developments in the province's desperate battle against hundreds of blazes.
Shutterbugs: Port Coquitlam wants your best scenic photos

Shutterbugs: Port Coquitlam wants your best scenic photos

Port Coquitlam's prettiest scenic shots will be featured in the 2024 city calendar and other high profile locations.
B.C. man wins $1,000 compensation for toilet overflow

B.C. man wins $1,000 compensation for toilet overflow

Plumber had to clear out “excessive amounts of paper and wipes"
Bob Kronbauer: Kelowna is hell right now - don't come here

Bob Kronbauer: Kelowna is hell right now - don't come here

Please steer clear