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The famous Donna and the Dynamos perform in the Kelowna Actors Studio production of Mamma Mia at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Image: Kelowna Actors Studio

Mamma Mia had Kelowna dancing in the aisles

More than 9,000 people attended the 12 sold-out shows of Mamma Mia in Kelowna.

The famous Donna and the Dynamos perform in the Kelowna Actors Studio production of Mamma Mia at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Image: Kelowna Actors Studio
Howling Moon Craft Cider serving up cocktails at the 2018 Okanagan Fest of Fields. Image: Carmen Weld/Black Press

Smoke and wind doesn’t stop 10th-annual Feast of Fields

Despite destructive winds, stormy weather and heavy smoke the 10th-annual Okanagan Feast of Fields was another successful, sold-out event.

Howling Moon Craft Cider serving up cocktails at the 2018 Okanagan Fest of Fields. Image: Carmen Weld/Black Press
Riders charge at the RCMP Musical Ride in Kelowna on Aug. 8, 2018. Photo: Carmen Weld/Black Press

RCMP Musical Ride delights Kelowna crowd

After a 13 year break, the RCMP Musical Ride took over Prospera Place on Thursday.

Riders charge at the RCMP Musical Ride in Kelowna on Aug. 8, 2018. Photo: Carmen Weld/Black Press
An Osoyoos woman had a scare when a knife-wielding woman rang her doorbell and asked to see her baby. Contributed photo

Woman charged after allegedly threatening Osoyoos woman and newborn

Suspected home invader making first court appearance

An Osoyoos woman had a scare when a knife-wielding woman rang her doorbell and asked to see her baby. Contributed photo
Update: Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Osoyoos woman and newborn

Update: Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Osoyoos woman and newborn

Osoyoos RCMP are currently looking for the woman they have identifies from security footage.

Update: Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Osoyoos woman and newborn
Members of the Penticton Indian Band fire department and Penticton Fire Department put out a grassfire on Friday afternoon. Kristi Patton/Western News

Man arrested after grassfire lit on Penticton Indian Band land

A man who initially evaded police has been identified as Matthew Glada and was taken into custody.

Members of the Penticton Indian Band fire department and Penticton Fire Department put out a grassfire on Friday afternoon. Kristi Patton/Western News
Rain a welcome sight, but thunderstorms to come

Rain a welcome sight, but thunderstorms to come

Environment Canada is optimistic about this weekend's cooler weather.

Rain a welcome sight, but thunderstorms to come
Placer Mountain wildfire. (Image: BC Wildfire Service)

Nearly 100 firefighters battle Placer Mountain fire

BC Wildfire Service continues to work to get blaze under control

Placer Mountain wildfire. (Image: BC Wildfire Service)
Ash coats a car in downtown Penticton. Image: Kristi Patton

Update: Ash falls in Okanagan as Similkameen fire grows

Drivers from Penticton to Vernon are reporting a layer of ash on their vehicles.

Ash coats a car in downtown Penticton. Image: Kristi Patton
Drunk Driver being pulled over by police cops with copy-space.

Kamloops RCMP blitz nabs a dozen impaired drivers

A total of 19 different drivers were pulled over that RCMP allege were impaired

Drunk Driver being pulled over by police cops with copy-space.
Bringing their hits from the 1990s to Kelowna on their Back To The ’90s Tour will be Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC and Freedom Williams with the C&C Music Factory. Photo: Contributed

‘Scheduling conflict’ cancels Back To The 90’s concert in Kelowna

Prospera Place concert was set to feature Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC, C&C Music Factory

Bringing their hits from the 1990s to Kelowna on their Back To The ’90s Tour will be Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC and Freedom Williams with the C&C Music Factory. Photo: Contributed
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter battles the Mount Conkle wildfire. Image: BC Wildfire Service

Okanagan wildfire round-up: 320 firefighters battle scorching heat and flames

A look at the major wildfires impacting the Okanagan, Similkameen and region.

A BC Wildfire Service firefighter battles the Mount Conkle wildfire. Image: BC Wildfire Service
File photo: Kelowna city councillor and Okanagan Basin Water Board chairwoman Tracy Gray and West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater. Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News

West Kelowna mayor not seeking re-election

West Kelowna mayor Doug Findlater announced Friday he is not seeking re-election.

File photo: Kelowna city councillor and Okanagan Basin Water Board chairwoman Tracy Gray and West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater. Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News
BC Wildfire Service firefighters battle the Mount Eneas wildfire. Image: BC Wildfire Service

Okanagan wildfire round-up: Emergency operation centre deactivated

A look at the major wildfires impacting the Okanagan, Similkameen and region.

BC Wildfire Service firefighters battle the Mount Eneas wildfire. Image: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire ServiceA fire is currently burning near Highway 1 north of Spences Bridge.

Update: Spences Bridge wildfire now under control

Evacuation Alerts in the area have been rescinded to All Clear.

BC Wildfire ServiceA fire is currently burning near Highway 1 north of Spences Bridge.
The Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire is burning in the hills south of Kelowna. Image: Instagram/c_kirzinger

Okanagan wildfire round-up: Fires holding size while crews monitor new lightning strike spots

A look at the major wildfires impacting the Okanagan, Similkameen and region as of Tuesday afternoon.

The Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire is burning in the hills south of Kelowna. Image: Instagram/c_kirzinger
Image: Kristi Patton

UPDATE: RCMP searching Penticton channel for ‘evidence’

RCMP divers are on scene at the Penticton channel, just past Green Avenue.

Image: Kristi Patton
Jacob Cathro captured this photo of Highway 97 closed above Peachland in both directions. He wrote on Twitter, “Police rammed a blue sedan into mountain side, appears to be a crime scene now.”

Car thief nabbed by Mounties on wildfire duty

RCMP working wildfires deploy spike belt to nab alleged auto thief from Oliver.

Jacob Cathro captured this photo of Highway 97 closed above Peachland in both directions. He wrote on Twitter, “Police rammed a blue sedan into mountain side, appears to be a crime scene now.”
BC Wildfire update on Okanagan blazes

BC Wildfire update on Okanagan blazes

Watch the media briefing on the current fire situation in the Okanagan.

BC Wildfire update on Okanagan blazes
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Cooler temps today, but no rain in forecast until August

Environment Canada does not have good news when it comes to fighting fires in the Central Okanagan.

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