5+ day, 23+ 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…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (532+ words) Published 6:26 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The contractor tasked with setting up 3,720 water meters in Revelstoke is briefing residents and businesses on what to expect and how to prepare for metering installation at their properties. The Canadian branch of Neptune Technology Group,…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (158+ words) Published 1:00 pm Monday, September 7, 2026 A farm house near Old Kamloops Road has been destroyed by fire. According to a reporter at the scene, the blaze started at around 12 p.m. and has engulfed a house on Raven Road, off Goose Lake Road....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) Published 11:00 am Friday, September 4, 2026 One week remains to submit nominations to city hall for Revelstoke’s local general election this October. As of Friday morning, Sept. 4, two candidates have submitted their nomination papers in the mayoral race, while four have submitted…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (649+ words) Published 5:00 am Thursday, September 3, 2026 By Brennan Patry, Archival Assistant, Revelstoke Museum and Archives 130 years ago: Kootenay Mail, September 5, 1896 Several cases of cholera had been reported in Revelstoke. The cases were reported to be a mild strain of the disease. Almost…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (614+ words) Published 5:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 A Summerlander has turned the tragedy that faced this community during the wildfire into a piece of art. Mandy Cole, a singer-songwriter from Summerland, has come out with a song called Small Town. The song was…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (182+ words) Published 8:51 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 A Vancouver-based private equity firm recently acquired four golf courses, including three from Kelowna. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the GolfBC Group’s parent company, Burrard International, announced it had completed the sale of the courses to Sandpiper Group....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (115+ words) Published 6:53 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Vernon Fire Rescue Services are on-scene at a blaze at Vernon’s Alliance Church. Multiple calls were put into the fire department in regards to the incident just after 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. The fire is at the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) Published 11:30 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 As the population of Armstrong prepares to balloon by thousands, fairgoers are reminded to use designated parking areas wherever possible. The Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede takes place at the fairgrounds and Hassen Arena Sept. 2 through…...