Okanagan

One person is dead following a crash that happened on the Coquihalla Highway around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, August 1. (Shane MacKichan/Contributed)

BREAKING: 1 person dead following crash on Coquihalla Highway

The crash happened close to the Caroline Mines exit

One person is dead following a crash that happened on the Coquihalla Highway around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, August 1. (Shane MacKichan/Contributed)
A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)

B.C. minister offers condolences after child dies at Okanagan campground

A falling tree struck a child at the the B.C. Park on Saturday

A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)
An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

B.C. boat captain remains missing in Okanagan Lake 4 days later

Vernon Search and Rescue continue looking for missing person presumed drowned

An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Over 150 properties can return home as crews continue to attack Kamloops wildfire

The blaze remains at 2,600 hectares and out of control

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains at 2,600 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)
Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)

Kelowna area ranked 2nd in Canada for total crime

Kelowna RCMP respond to latest annual crime report

Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)
Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)

Many Toronto Maple Leafs attend former Bud’s wedding in Okanagan

John Tavares and Mitch Marner were in attendance

Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)
A $35 million jackpot ticket was purchased in Kamloops while a $500,000 winning lottery ticket was bought in Shuswap from the draw on Tuesday, July 25. (File Photo)

Lotto Max $35 million winner purchased in Kamloops

A ticket bought in Shuswap is also a $500K winner

A $35 million jackpot ticket was purchased in Kamloops while a $500,000 winning lottery ticket was bought in Shuswap from the draw on Tuesday, July 25. (File Photo)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)

Man kicked out of Merritt hotel later involved in 3-person fatal crash

BC police watchdog investigating the crash took place outside Logan Lake

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)
The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)

‘Love beyond words’: Family of 2 missing B.C. children release statement

Aurora (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10) were supposed to be returned to their father on July 17

The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)
(Royal Canadian Navy/Twitter)

Navy to conduct drills on Okanagan and Kootenay Lakes

The exercises will be seen and heard from the Kelowna and Nelson Marinas July 25-Aug. 1

(Royal Canadian Navy/Twitter)
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Animal Food Bank desperate for Okanagan donations to support fire evacuees

Food donations can be dropped off at Total Pet in Kelowna or Kamloops

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Smoke from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire on July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
Smoke from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire on July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
Three wildfires are burning outside of Merritt, all caused by lightning. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: 3 wildfires southeast of Merritt all at different stages of control

The Minnie Creek wildfire remains 10.6 hectares while other fires are held and under control

Three wildfires are burning outside of Merritt, all caused by lightning. (BC Wildfire Services)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
The RCMP arrested an Oliver resident on Wednesday, July 19 for shooting and killing a 29-year old man. (Black Press File Photo)

Okanagan resident charged with 2nd degree murder after man found dead in vineyard

The 29-year old was found shot and killed on Wednesday, July 19

The RCMP arrested an Oliver resident on Wednesday, July 19 for shooting and killing a 29-year old man. (Black Press File Photo)
The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 22 kilometres southeast of Merritt. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Lightning sparks second wildfire outside Merritt

The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 7.1 hectares in size

The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 22 kilometres southeast of Merritt. (BC Wildfire Services)
From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)

Tip line launched for missing B.C. kids Aurora, Joshua Bolton amid Amber Alert

Aurora Bolton (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10), were reported missing by their father on Monday, July 17

From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)
A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)
A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)

2 Okanagan homes listed as grand prizes in Dream Home lottery

Tickets are available until Oct. 12 or until sold out

The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)
The Fraser River near Chilliwack, B.C. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press)

2022 one of the deadliest drowning years in B.C. history

The report shows that 86 people died last year with most drownings occurring in rivers and creeks

The Fraser River near Chilliwack, B.C. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press)