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Merritt Mayor plans to withhold tax funds from province amid temporary ER closuresThe ER at the Nicola Valley Hospital has been closed more than a dozen times this year, three this month.Canada3 hours
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Kelowna man honoured for saving a lifeIt was a perfect example of being at the right place at the right time. Rod Tribiger managed to save a life that evening, something he’ll never forget.Features6 hours
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Kelowna Rockets fall short in 6-5 loss to Portland WinterhawksMarcus Nguyen gave the Winterhawks their first win of the season 1:42 into extra time.SportsSep 24
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Improvements to Kelowna intersection to begin this weekThe intersection is being upgraded to an all-way stop controlled intersection to safely accommodate the continued traffic growth in the area.TrafficSep 24
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Police warn of phone scam impersonating Kelowna RCMP non-emergency lineThe complainant was initially contacted by phone in which the caller advised the complainant they had a warrant for their arrest and requested personal information.CrimeSep 24
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Rain suppresses fire activity on Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland, B.C.Firefighters and helicopters are continuing to work on the northeast and southeast flanks or the fire, which is mapped at 1,116 hectares in size.FireSep 24
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Police investigate possible child luring in Summerland, B.C.According to RCMP, a 10-year-old girl reported to her parents that on Sept. 20, while walking to Giants Head Elementary, she was approached by a man driving along Kelly Avenue.CrimeSep 24
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Above-average temperatures could increase fall fire activity in OkanaganPlanned ignitions are continuing on the McDougall Creek wildfire to remove any unburnt fuels and bring the fire closer to containment lines.FireSep 10
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Two bighorn sheep killed in West Kelowna wildfireWith much of the backcountry still burning, it means more wildlife is moving closer to the city, prompting a warning from conservation to be mindful of attractants.FireSep 8
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B.C. wildfires: More people return to West Kelowna as more planned ignitions get underwayThe fire remains out of control at 12,318 hectares, but according to the West Kelowna Fire Department, there have been improvements on the front lines.FireAug 25
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Ways to navigate your mental health during devastating B.C. wildfire seasonMcEachern also says that it's important to manage mental health stressors with a professional now so that it doesn't have a greater effect in the days and weeks to come.FireAug 22
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Kelowna construction company to halt crane use following injunctionAccording to court documents, the crane used by Stober on the construction of Movala has the capacity to overswing the Palisade, including the terrace, by 20 metres.CanadaAug 12
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Impact of B.C. drought on province’s fish could be severe, experts sayIf these severe droughts and extremely high temperatures persist year after year, there could be bigger problems, especially in the Okanagan.EnvironmentAug 6
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‘Pretty emotional’: Kelowna man swims entire distance of Okanagan Lake in 71 hoursIn just under three days, Nick Pelletier of Kelowna swam the entire distance of Okanagan Lake, from Vernon to Penticton.FeaturesAug 5
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International firefighters arrive in B.C. to assist in wildfire efforts“They will join over 600 out-of-province firefighting resource personnel already here in B.C., as well as the 2,000 BC Wildfire personnel that are already fighting fires.”FireJul 23
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Okanagan Animal Food Bank in need of supplies amid severe wildfire seasonThe food bank operates as an umbrella organization that connects agencies on the ground with pet food, crates, and other supplies needed, but their resources are depleting.CanadaJul 23
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Part of Kamloops under evacuation orders and alerts due to wildfireAccording to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire was burning at a rank 4 on Saturday, prompting a heavy equipment task force to be activated for this incident.FireJul 23
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Drone activity in Penticton Fire Zone hampering wildfire response, authorities sayThe presence of drones near an active wildfire slows down response, says the wildfire service. It completely shuts down aerial firefighting efforts.FireJul 23
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Wildfire burning near Adams Lake, B.C. grows to 1,786 hectaresThe Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) says the wildfire continues to grow, primarily towards the north flank and away from populated areas.FireJul 23
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Uptick in calls for pets in hot vehicles in Kelowna; leave them at home, officials sayPolice and fire officials in Kelowna, B.C., say responding to calls about pets left in hot vehicles chews up valuable resources. "Your dog is much happier at home."CanadaJul 23
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BC Wildfire crews limiting fire growth during initial attacks on Okanagan wildfiresKeeping the fires small has much to do with both how crews are tackling the blaze as well as the way the public is reporting them.FireJul 14
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‘It is heartbreaking’: Unhoused population dealing hot weather in the OkanaganDuring a heat warning, Interior Health advises residents to drink plenty of water, be aware of signs of overheating including dizziness or feeling unwell, and wear sunscreen.CanadaJul 9
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Lightning sparks 50 new wildfires across B.C.The BC Wildfire Service says there more than 7,000 lightning strikes on Friday.CanadaJul 8
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Youths smash windows of vape shop in Central OkanaganThe group of six youths were caught on camera, smashing the back window of the vape shop and stuffing products in their bags, then running from the store.CrimeJul 1
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Increasing vacancy rate in Kelowna best path to improving housing affordability: CityPC Urban Properties and Nicola Wealth Management will start construction this week on a six-storey development in Kelowna offering 192 purpose-built rental units.CanadaJun 27
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