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Kal Pier Completed

Kalamalka Lake Beach has a new pier, and it looks fantastic! The deck is complete, the signage is in place, and most of the construction...

As spring arrives in the North Okanagan, so does tick season. These tiny arachnids become active as temperatures rise, typically...

March 29, 2025: Once again, a crash at one of BC-97's many uncontrolled intersections has required an emergency response. Vernon Fire...

Smoke from the Kalamalka Park fire could be seen for kilometers.

Jun 12, 20241 min read

Watch Part 2 VIDEO HERE Watch Part 1 VIDEO Again The "Skimmers" close up Skaha Creek Fire as of Monday, August 30, 2021 First spotted...

Aug 30, 20212 min read

Travelers planning to take the Coquihalla or other interior routes should be prepared for delays, detours or closures according to drive...

Aug 22, 20213 min read

Ewing, Killiney and the OKIB were hit hard by the White Rock Lake fire. The wildfire roared down the mountainside adjacent to the...

Aug 22, 20213 min read

Environment Canada has once again issued a SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT. As of 3 PM Saturday, July 31 the air quality is calculated to...

Jul 31, 20211 min read

The Nk'Mip Creek Fire has been out of control since it was first discovered Monday July 19. Its size is estimated to be 13,000 hectares....

Jul 31, 20211 min read

2 kilometres south of Sicamous the 2 Mile Road fire was reportedly started by a motor vehicle accident. Crews have been battling this...

Jul 30, 20211 min read

Since it was first discovered on July 13th, the White Rock Lake fire has defied attempts to bring it under control. The wildfire has...

Jul 30, 20211 min read