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It is a tragic fact that drownings spike in B.C. during the summer months, but in many cases, they are preventable. As Kevin Pontious reports, RCMP will again be stepping up Okanagan Lake patrols, reminding people about water safety.

An updated evacuation order and an alert were issued on Thursday morning for the Quilpituk Creek wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake. And a wildfire evacuee received help from a stranger so he could get to his daughter’s home in Vancouver.

Crews are working around the clock to contain the Quilpituk Creek fire that’s burning along the west side of Okanagan Lake, Cohan Sassaman reports.

Sicamous RCMP say search resumed on Tuesday for a man presumed drowned at Mara Lake. This is one of two presumed drownings in Okanagan Lake. The Regional District of North Okanagan is enforcing its 30 per cent water restriction on agriculture operations running of the Vernon water system.

A new weapon has been launched to fight an invasive plant species in Okanagan lakes. Officially, it’s known as an Aquarius Systems HM-620 Aquatic Weed Harvester. Our Kevin Pontious had a chance to climb aboard the new machine that has been given a special name by locals.

A lot of resources are being directed at the western front of the Bald Range fire in the Okanagan, that forced thousands of Summerland residents out of their homes last week. Clinton residents were allowed to return home this weekend after being evacuated out for weeks due to the Pear Lake wildfire. A Surrey charity...

The Quilpituk Creek fire in the Okanagan leads to evacuation order in the middle of the August-long weekend. Angela Jung reports from Lake Country with the details.

The effects of a warm winter and hot summer have combined to make several Okanaga crops ready to harvest much earlier than usual. Kevin Pontious reports.

Most of Summerland residents returned home on Tuesday morning, but some are still under evacuation order. Okanagan businesses say they are facing severe losses due to the Bald Range wildfire and chef Ned Bell is making a special sauce with produce from Okanagan farmers, with all proceeds going to wildfire relief efforts.

Wildfires have disrupted life for thousands of families and businesses in British Columbia’s Okanagan, which relies heavily on tourism. Sarah MacDonald reports on how the fires and smoke are taking a heavy toll on the local economy.

After days of cancellations – a brief reprieve from wildfire smoke has allowed planes to take flight again. Travis Lowe has more on the travel disruptions in the Okanagan.

Another summer, and more concerns in the Okanagan about the effect of wildfire smoke on tourism. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, cities like Kelowna are just as concerned about perception as they are about reality.

Lake Country district council raised concerns about data centres as they approved plans for a new business park in the community. And someone notices two bullet marks on a metal sign at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, raising concerns about target shooting in a very public access area.

US President Donald Trump is threatening a new 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. He says it’s retaliation for measures Canada put in place, like taking U.S. liquor off Canadian shelves. The Okanagan wine industry is now reacting after premiers agree to remove a major barrier in interprovincial trade. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

Meet Brendi, Global Okanagan’s pet of the week! Brendi is a six-year-old mixed-breed dog up for adoption from the Okanagan Humane Society. Due to health challenges, Brendi’s previous owner had to surrender her. She gets along with other animals. Brendi would make a great walking partner but also loves being a couch potato. She’s available...

When it comes to wildfire evacuations, every second counts. With that in mind, a Kelowna-based company is working to map and monitor backroads in the Okanagan and beyond, so people can make a quick decision in an emergency. Cohan Sassaman reports.

Meet Chopper! The enthusiastic boy is up for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society. The one-year-old Lab-Staffy cross was found as a stray in the South Okanagan and had more than 40 ticks on him at the time.  He is an energetic boy who would make a great running and hiking buddy.

Okanagan residents are being warned to be extra cautious this weekend as warm weather hits the region. The Kelowna Fire Department says the fire danger rating is likely to rise. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

Fortis BC says gas to about 6,200 customers in Lake Country and North Kelowna might not be restored until Sunday. Many don’t have access to heat or hot water.

It’s been nearly three years since a wildfire destroyed the Lake Okanagan Resort, and residents are still unable to even start to re-build. Travis Lowe explains why, and how, the provincial government is being pressured to keep its promise and get involved.