Lake Country Calendar

Okanagan kokanee spawning initiative suffers setback

Okanagan Lake drawdown timing blamed for fish kill

Salmon Arm, other Interior communities hit record weekly high of COVID-19 cases

From Aug. 22 to 28, Kamloops health area jumped from a record 193 new weekly cases to 249

  • Sep 4, 2021

‘A slap in the face’: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue without gear after trailer theft

An oxygen tank and trauma pack are just some of the many items stolen

  • Sep 3, 2021

Additional evacuation alerts lifted on White Rock Lake fire on Westside

There are still 18 properties on evacuation order and 2,259 on alert

Brushfire sparked along road between Penticton and Apex Mountain

The fire is already six hectares in size

  • Sep 3, 2021

Fire discovered today near Apex Mountain takes off

BC Wildfire actions blaze with helicopters, water tankers and boots on the ground

  • Sep 3, 2021

Mount Law wildfire burning near West Kelowna being held, all evac alerts lifted

The human-caused fire began on Aug. 15 and is currently measured at 976 hectares

  • Sep 3, 2021

Photos from the Hedges Butte Fire Zone west of Penticton

The fire has grown to 100 hectares in a single day

  • Sep 3, 2021

Police dog locates suspect hiding under car after reported assault at Kelowna home

Suspect allegedly fled the scene after reports of an assault with a weapon at a Bach Road home

  • Sep 3, 2021

Proof of vaccine for Central Okanagan students participating in extra-curriculars

Students would need vaccine certification in order to access non-essential public places

‘Exceptionally high level of bear activity’ in West Kelowna: WildSafeBC

Highest concern in Glenrosa, Westbank, Smith Creek, Shannon Lake and Rose Valley

  • Sep 2, 2021

Central Okanagan sees 2nd straight week of decline in weekly COVID-19 cases

72 per cent of residents in the Central Okanagan have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine

  • Sep 2, 2021

Cooler conditions assist with containment of Mount Law wildfire near West Kelowna

While the fire's threat has eased, some areas remain uncontained

  • Sep 2, 2021

COVID protection remains for Central Okanagan students

New modifications added to Central Okanagan School District communicable disease plan

Early morning knife assault in downtown Kelowna sends man to hospital

RCMP have not yet made any arrests in the incident

  • Sep 2, 2021

Extended closures to Highway 1 east of Golden announced starting in September

Travel will not be impeded during the Labour Day or Thanksgiving weekends

  • Sep 2, 2021

Four people test positive for COVID-19 at Shuswap long-term care facility

Letter from operator of Salmon Arm's Hillside Village says outbreak does not mean family members sick

  • Sep 2, 2021

Golden sees new record COVID case count at 38

Golden now has the second highest case rate in Interior Health

  • Sep 2, 2021

Juvenile bear put down after hanging around downtown Penticton

Conservation office says the bear posed a safety risk being in busy traffic areas

  • Sep 2, 2021

Kelowna mayor condemns anti-vax card protest at hospital

'These workers deserve everyone's respect and gratitude'

  • Sep 2, 2021