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Defence warns of 'dangerous witnesses' as B.C. shooting-murder trial closes
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (379+ words) Published 4:30 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 By Karl Yu/Nanaimo News Bulletin There is doubt as to whether a man actually gunned down and murdered another at a fast-food restaurant in Nanaimo five years ago, say defence lawyers. The trial of Ronald…...
B.C. budgets $15 million for FireSmart projects in 2027
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (155+ words) Published 5:29 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 The B.C. government will be offering a total of $15 million in 2027 to support wildfire risk reduction projects in individual communities. The funding was announced on Sunday, Sept. 13 and is part of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports…...
Gardening advice to counter Okanagan drought
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (298+ words) Published 12:00 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 Responding to the threat of a continuation of this year’s extreme heat and drought conditions into the coming year, the Okanagan Xeriscape Association has created a new video series, available on YouTube, about using less water…...
Stephen Johnston set to be next mayor of West Kelowna
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (231+ words) Published 10:36 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 West Kelowna Councillor Stephen Johnston will be looking forward to another four years as an elected official in his community, this time filling bigger shoes. As the only candidate who officially declared to run for the…...
Water briefs: Okanagan drought focus already started for 2027
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (884+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 By Barry Gerding Black Press The fourth consecutive year of drought in the Okanagan Valley watershed is coming to a close for 2026, and already concerns about the lack of precipitation in 2027 are being voiced. In her…...
Kelowna program to 'bridge' gap between gender-diverse kids and parents
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (274+ words) Published 8:20 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 A new program in Kelowna looks to strengthen the relationship between gender-diverse kids and their parents. The TransParent Okanagan Support and Education Society has created B.R.I.D.G.E., a four-session program for parents of gender-diverse children of all ages…...
Okanagan Indian Band warns of flood, rockfall risk in wildfire-burned areas
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (167+ words) Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is warning of increased flooding and slope instability risks following an assessment of the area affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire. In an update Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the band said it…...
UPDATE: Flames destroy truck in Kelowna's industrial district, believed to be mechanical issue
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (214+ words) Published 7:23 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A truck fire on Tuesday morning is believed to be caused by a mechanical issue, Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) Captain Chris Orban told Black Press Media at the scene. A truck in the #Kelowna industrial district…...
BC Timber Sales holding open house on controversial Mt. Rose Swanson logging plans
1+ week, 1+ day ago (537+ words) Published 3:00 pm Saturday, September 5, 2026 BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is holding an open house in Spallumcheen next week regarding its controversial proposal to harvest trees on Mount Rose Swanson, a popular recreation area in the community. The open house will take…...
United Way BC celebrates Okanagan wildfire volunteers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) Published 2:37 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Over 100 people volunteered with United Way BC to help evacuees from this year’s wildfires in the Okanagan. Many of the volunteers signed up within a day of United Way posting volunteer opportunities on its iVolunteer website....