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Pair of paragliders rescued from tree near Chilliwack
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (193+ words) Published 1:50 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026 By Adam Louis/ Agassiz Harrison Observer A pair of tandem paragliders were successfully rescued after being stranded just below a Bridal Falls launch site during the long B.C. Day weekend. Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue president Dave Morris…...
'Dumpster fire': Penticton council stands by decision to remove outdoor rink boards
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (498+ words) Published 1:10 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Penticton City Council’s decision to remove boards from the community’s outdoor rink has sparked concerns from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The facility is in for a revamp this fall after the council voted in…...
Temporary water service disruption for some residents in Princeton
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (183+ words) Published 5:15 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Town of Princeton Civic Works department is letting residents know about an upcoming water disruption. On Thursday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., water service will be temporarily shut off to complete water main repairs, the Town said…...
Theatre, music, literature coming to Summerland with the Ryga Festival
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (346+ words) Published 12:52 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Ryga Arts Festival is returning to Summerland, celebrating marginalized talent and culture in the community. The festival will go on from Sept. 15 to 20, bringing theatre, music, literature, community conversation and family programming at venues throughout Summerland....
Wildfire smoke triggers warning from Environment Canada
14+ hour, 33+ min ago (568+ words) Published 9:56 am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Wildfire smoke is hovering over much of the Southern Interior on Wednesday morning, leading to Environment Canada issuing a yellow warning for air quality for multiple regions, including the Okanagan, South Thompson, Similkameen, Fraser Canyon, Nicola,…...
Cariboo region's Pear Lake wildfire now 124,656 hectares
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1015+ words) Published 7:34 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The return of hot and dry conditions in the South Cariboo is expected to increase wildfire activity this week, especially for the Pear Lake fire. The Pear Lake wildfire is now estimated at 124,656.1 hectares, as of…...
3 grass fires shut down Vernon's Commonage Road
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (369+ words) Published 1:49 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Several fires sparked in the Commonage area Tuesday afternoon drew a quick and collaborative effort from several departments. Fire crews remain on scene conducting patrols, monitoring hotspots, and completing suppression activities. All reported fires are currently…...
Bradley wildfire burns several structures in Spallumcheen
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (482+ words) Published 12:18 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 At least two homes and two outbuildings have been lost in Spallumcheen due to the Bradley Creek wildfire. Despite the losses, wildfire crews’ strong efforts over the weekend have allowed the Township to shrink the Evacuation…...
Man overboard survives an hour in Shuswap Lake after swimming to shore before rescue arrives
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (260+ words) Published 4:18 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 A late night man overboard situation ended safely with search and rescue crews and family joining the rescue mission. The Sicamous RCMP called in search teams July 26 after boaters reported a young man had fallen overboard…...
Meth, opioids and more seized by Lake Country RCMP at early morning traffic stop
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (181+ words) Published 11:38 am Tuesday, August 4, 2026 What should have been a routine traffic stop in Lake Country ended with police seizing over a kilogram of illicit drugs. On the morning of Aug. 4, a Lake Country RCMP officer was on patrol in the…...