Okanagan Latest News

• Dive-bombing crows prompt warning in West Vancouver neighbourhood

  Global News cameras witnessed several people being buzzed by the birds on Thursday, including one man who needed an ice pack for scratches. 

  Environment

  16 mins
• Rock scaling continues on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail

  'The public needs to remember the trail is closed to everyone except authorized workers,' said the CSRD about ongoing construction at the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.

  Canada

  1 hour
• Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?

  Here's a look at what a national emergency agency could consist of, and how it would be different from what's already in place to deal with disasters like wildfires.

  Canada

  2 hours
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• ‘Aggressive’ wildfire forces B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge to evacuate

  Everyone living in the community of about 2,000 people along with the areas east of it including Bearhole Lake has been ordered to leave immediately.

  Fire

  2 hours
• Campfire ban for most of B.C. comes into effect

  The campfire ban includes the Kamloops, Cariboo and Prince George fire centres, plus most of the Coastal fire centre and parts of the Northwest fire centre.

  Environment

  3 hours
• Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to surpass $2.00 on Friday: expert

  Most gas stations in Vancouver are hovering between 193 and 198 cents per litre on Thursday around noon.

  Economy

  4 hours
• Pigeon Creek wildfire west of Peachland, B.C. now held, cause determined

  The BC Wildfire Service updated the status of the fire Thursday, and that means it's unlikely to grow past its predetermined boundaries, given current conditions. 

  Fire

  4 hours
• Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stage

  The bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.

  Education

  4 hours
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Vernon Mounties release sketch of man accused of approaching student

  Mounties in Vernon, B.C., have released a sketch of a man accused of trying to lure a child into his vehicle near an elementary school last month in hopes of identifying him.

  Crime

  5 hours
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• 10 heat records broken in B.C. as sun settles in

  The hottest spot in B.C. Wednesday was Lytton, where the temperature reached 36.9 C, breaking a record of  36.7 C set in 1948, according to Environment Canada.

  Weather

  6 hours
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• Only 45% of B.C. homes hit by fires had working smoke alarms: report

  The lack of working fire alarms in B.C. homes is the focus of a new B.C. government campaign unveiled Thursday morning.

  Fire

  6 hours
• B.C.’s wildfires have already burned more hectares this year than 16 of last 20 seasons

  The shutdown of Vancouver Island's Highway 4 due to wildfire is a concern as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of the island, beyond logging roads.

  Fire

  6 hours
• Woman arrested after gun incident in Kelowna neighbourhood

  A Kelowna neighbourhood was flooded with police Thursday morning following what some witnesses have said was an early morning bang – suspected gunfire.

  Crime

  7 hours
• 2 wildfires reported in Kelowna within one night

  Two wildfire calls were snuffed out within Kelowna boundaries last night, prompting a reminder to be careful in what are shaping up to be dry conditions. 

  Fire

  9 hours
• New ferry from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver releases schedule, pricing

  Hullo Ferries has released its pricing for the new ferry route between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.

  Canada

  9 hours
• Ryan Gauld nets winner as Vancouver Whitecaps beat Montreal to claim Canadian Championship

  Ryan Gauld scored the matchwinner off a penalty in the 65th minute as Vancouver beat Montreal 2-1 to ensure the Canadian Championship trophy stays on the West Coast.

  Sports

  9 hours
• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• ‘Things are going to get worse before they get better’ warns B.C. ER doctor

  'People are suffering, and its not only rural sites anymore,' says B.C. emergency room physician Anthony Fong of the growing pressure on the province's health-care system.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and Penticton

  Morgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• ‘Cost of living, food, gasoline’: Bank of Canada’s interest rate change a worry for some

  The latest interest rate hike was designed to help prevent inflation from getting stuck above the bank's 2.0 per cent target, but higher rates will have an impact on families.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Giselle’ ballet performances come to Okanagan stage

  The members of the Mission Dance Company have been working tirelessly to bring the classic story to life this weekend. 

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Vehicle stop leads to drug bust, arrest: Kelowna RCMP

  Police say a black Nissan Rogue was pulled over after being spotted on Friday, June 2, driving slowly through an area in Kelowna that’s known for drug trafficking.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• ‘Lots of stress’: Vancouver Island wildfire puts couple’s wedding at risk

  "It's a mess right now and we genuinely don't know what we're going to do," said Taylor Rodier, after a wildfire forced the closure of Highway 4, putting his wedding in jeopardy.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Wildfire just west of Peachland hasn’t grown, still sized at 33 hectares

  The Pigeon Creek fire, located 6.5 kilometres west of Peachland, currently covers 33 hectares — the same size it quickly grew to after being first spotted on Sunday evening.

  Fire

  Jun 7