Keremeos Review

COVID restrictions sink Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

The two-day festival is one of three big events in Penticton cancelled Monday

  • Aug 23, 2021

BC Wildfire crews get a lesson in dealing with rattlesnakes in the South Okanagan

BC Wildfire Services took part in a rattlesnake workshop earlier in August

  • Aug 21, 2021

Rain eases some fire activity at White Rock Lake wildfire

However, the fire's northeast, east and southeast flanks have seen increased fire behaviour throughout the week

  • Aug 21, 2021

Keremeos gets new fire engine in busiest year yet

The department is set to 'significantly surpass' their previous busiest year of 2020

  • Aug 20, 2021

Okanagan winemaker wins award for dedication to the craft

Howard Soon has been in the wine industry for over 40 years

  • Aug 20, 2021

PHOTOS: Devastation captured from White Rock Lake wildfire

At least 85 homes, and counting, destroyed by blaze near Vernon, West Kelowna, Falkland, Monte Lake

  • Aug 20, 2021

syilx family explains how wildfire impacts their ceremonies

The white Rock Lake fire has spread over 81,000 hectares in the Okanagan

  • Aug 20, 2021

5 more Westside Road homes significantly damaged due to White Rock Lake wildfire

Earlier in the week, an estimated 70 properties in the area were significantly damaged

  • Aug 19, 2021

Okanagan drivers caught speeding ‘excessively excessive,’: 170 and 211 km/hr

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP impounded cars for 7 days, issue $483 tickets

  • Aug 19, 2021

Restriction order means no visitors to White Rock Lake wildfire area

Residents on evacuation alert allowed to return, but area remains very dry

  • Aug 19, 2021

VIDEO: Residents cheer on crews as they continue to battle White Rock Lake wildfire

People lined up outside the BC Wildfire Service camp in Vernon to cheer

  • Aug 19, 2021

Central Okanagan regional district directors express sorrow over wildfire losses

Close to 70 structures in the North Westside area neighbourhoods were destroyed in White Rock Lake wildfire

  • Aug 18, 2021

PHOTOS: Proposed design unveiled for UBC Okanagan downtown Kelowna campus

The project aims to create healthy vibrant communities by rethinking mixed-use spaces

  • Aug 18, 2021

Boaters blasted for getting in the way of Okanagan firefighters

One sailboat, in particular, continues to be spotted by air crews

  • Aug 17, 2021

UPDATE: Hundreds of White Rock Lake wildfire evacuees can return home

Portions of OKIB, Westside Road, Spallumcheen downgraded to alert

  • Aug 17, 2021

Flights delayed, cancelled at Kelowna International Airport due to wildfires

Travellers should check with airline before leaving for the airport

  • Aug 16, 2021

RCMP release description of arson suspects at historic Red Bridge in Keremeos

Firefighters were able to put out the suspicious fire before major damage was done

  • Aug 16, 2021

UPDATE: Airtankers grounded by White Rock Lake wildfire smoke

50-60 buildings 'significantly damaged' on Westside Road overnight

  • Aug 16, 2021

UPDATE: Downed power lines knock out power between Lake Country and Vernon

Traffic cleared, but power remains out for 200 properties

  • Aug 16, 2021

Westside Road community mourns the loss of shop in White Rock Lake wildfire

Little Kingdom victim of fast-moving fire

  • Aug 16, 2021