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Penticton Search and Rescue sees busy past few days with multiple rescues, injured persons

Members of the Penticton and District Search and Rescue team have been busy over the past few days, tasked out to help injured persons and stuck...

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in...

Osoyoos Fire Rescue douses hedge fire before it reaches home

Osoyoos Fire Rescue responded to a small brush fire on Friday morning, which put up plenty of smoke in town. Deputy Fire Chief Rob Huttema said crews...

Regional fire departments receive funding for training and equipment

Fire departments across the Southern Interior will share in nearly $2.1 million in provincial government funding for training and equipment. The...

Photos: Old RV camper parked longterm off Hwy 97 in OK Falls burnt up overnight

An old Fleetwood RV camper burned overnight at Vaseux Lake Provincial Park over the weekend, remaining like a charred skeleton along Highway 97. At...

Tickets available for the BC Volunteer Firefighter Spring Training Seminar held in Oliver

Tickets are now on sale for the BC Volunteer Firefighter Spring Training Seminar, hosted by the Oliver Volunteer Fire Rescue Society. According to the...

Weekend fire east of Princeton determined to be human caused, not part of cultural burn

A weekend fire east of Princeton has been determined to be human-caused, the Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands say. In press releases on...

Osoyoos Fire Rescue learns air brake maintenance during weekend training

Osoyoos Fire Rescue vehicle operators got a crash course on air brakes last weekend. In a social media post issued Wednesday, the fire team said it...

Fire truck dedicated to celebrated former Osoyoos fire chief

The former Osoyoos fire chief was celebrated for 35 years of "unwavering" service with a truck dedication last week. Walter Lemke served as...

Fire team warns bystanders steer clear of active fire following Keremeos fruit stand fire

The Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department is reminding bystanders to stay away from fire scenes following a large fire Friday overnight, which destroyed...

Memorial display installed for beloved late Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen director

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is displaying a memorial honouring the late electoral director Rick Knodel. The display is in the...

Firefighters awarded for achievements and milestones at Osoyoos Fire Rescue

Osoyoos firefighters were recognized for their accomplishments at the fire department's yearly awards banquet over the weekend. In a social media...

Oliver firefighters to take a polar plunge in support of Special Olympics

The Oliver Fire Department will be participating in a polar plunge for the Special Olympics this week, with organizers describing the event as...

Oliver Fire Department to celebrate former fire chief at retirement party open to public

The Oliver Fire Department is inviting the public to a retirement party for long-time member and former fire chief Bob Graham this month. From 11 a.m....

Anarchist Mountain Fire Department and others celebrate at first responders gala

The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department and other first responders celebrated the year at the first responders gala last week. In a social media post...

Photos: Oliver firefighters recognized for service during annual awards night

Oliver firefighters were recognized for their service during an annual awards night on Saturday evening. In a social media post on Sunday, the Oliver...

Mobile home completely lost following Friday's fire

Oliver's deputy fire chief says the mobile home, which caught fire late Friday afternoon, was completely lost. Crews were on scene near Highway 97...

Oliver fire department put out structure fire near Vaseux lake

UPDATE Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 The Oliver Fire Department stayed at the scene of a Vaseux Lake area structure fire throughout the night to ensure all...

Oliver Fire Department looking for new team members to apply

With the start of the new year, The Oliver Fire Department is looking to add more members to its team. In a social media post on Tuesday, the fire...

Highway 3 near Bridesville cleared following earlier vehicle incident

UPDATE 7:37 p.m. DriveBC said in an update that Highway 3 in the Bridesville area has been cleared following an earlier vehicle incident that had...

South Okanagan community mourns loss of 'beloved' elected official for rural Oliver

UPDATE: 4:16 p.m. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is extending their condolences to the family and friends of Rick Knodel, Electoral...

Multi-vehicle incident saw Hwy 3 hampered for several hours east of Osoyoos Monday

A serious multi-vehicle incident on Anarchist Mountain, east of Osoyoos, impacted Highway 3 for several hours Monday afternoon. In a social media post...

Osoyoos fire, emergency crews aided truck over embankment off Highway 3 in town

Osoyoos fire crews responded to a single-vehicle incident on Highway 3 Friday afternoon that briefly snarled traffic. Three trucks and 11 personnel...

Video: Plunging frigid lake waters for Osoyoos Desert Dip

Over 100 brave souls plunged into the frigid Osoyoos Lake during the Desert Dip on Wednesday. At noon, roughly 110 people attended the sixth annual...

Osoyoos Fire Rescue unveils newest fire truck during 'roll-in' tradition

The Osoyoos Fire Department rolled its newest fire truck into the fire hall this month, with council attending the ceremony. In a recent social media...

Fire crews on scene at multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near Oliver

Oliver Fire Department crews are attending to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of town. The crash is between Bettison Road and Park Rill. The...

Last night to catch the Oliver Fire Department holiday fire truck

It's the last night to catch a glimpse of the celebratory Oliver Fire Department holiday truck. They have spent the week touring different...

Osoyoos fire crews douse late-night structure fire

Osoyoos Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire late Wednesday night. At 10:21pm on Dec. 18, crews were called to Tamarack Drive. "Osoyoos...

B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

British Columbia’s government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year’s...

Oliver Fire Department ready for return of holiday firetruck

The annual Oliver Fire Department Christmas Firetruck is back for a holly jolly week of tours! Every evening until Dec. 23, the fully decked-out truck...

Oliver honouring retiring fire chief, welcoming new one

Oliver is honouring its retiring fire chief and welcoming the man who will fill his shoes. Outgoing fire chief Bob Graham has put 33 dedicated years...

Trailer fire snuffed out at property of derelict house ordered to be demolished

A fifth wheel trailer was completely engulfed in flames and producing black smoke Sunday morning, at the site of a house previously ordered to be...

Your photos: Osoyoos Lite-Up Parade fills Main Street with holiday magic

Main Street was filled with lights and holiday cheer during the Osoyoos Lite-Up Parade on Friday night. "The Christmas Lite-Up Parade was a huge...

Anarchist Mountain firefighters now equipped to instruct medical first aid

Two Anarchist Mountain firefighters have recently become certified medical first responder instructors, allowing them to teach first aid. In a social...

BC Sheriff Service in Oliver training drivers, travelling in convoys

Oliver residents should not be alarmed at the sight of police convoys over the next two weeks, as the BC Sheriff Service trains in town. In a social...

Residential and commercial building site of fire extinguished in West Osoyoos Monday night

A Monday evening fire off Hwy 3 in West Osoyoos is revealed to be a structure fire to a residential and commercial building. Tuesday afternoon,...

Fire safety tips for holiday celebrations from Osoyoos Fire Rescue

The Osoyoos Fire Department is reminding residents of holiday-related fire safety this season. In a social media post Monday morning, the fire rescue...

Heat source determined to be cause of fire at Oliver homeless encampment

UPDATE: 1:05 p.m. The Oliver Fire Department has determined the cause of a homeless encampment fire which ignited Sunday morning, saying it was a heat...

Oliver's Community Light Up to close Main Street on Friday

Oliver will be filling the streets with holiday cheer during its afternoon and evening Community Light Up Celebration on Friday. From 4 p.m. to 8:30...

Photos: Osoyoos and Oliver fire departments fundraise for food programs

Both the Osoyoos Fire Rescue and Oliver Fire Department successfully fundraised for B.C. food charities over the weekend. On Saturday, the Osoyoos...