Highlights

The City of Kelowna has declared a state of emergency

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Central and North Okanagan as extreme fire conditions continue.

On Sunday there were winners who had not even been born when the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) had its first race in August 1999. There were also drag racers who raced in 1999 and were back again for more.

Powell River RCMP and coroners service investigating the discovery in a remote area

The extent of devastation caused by the McDougall Creek wildfire burning around the city of Kelowna, B.C., should be known later this morning

Sean Donovan, the owner of Baby Rae’s Pizza in Oliver, said his wife received an evacuation alert on Tuesday night and 20 minutes later, it turned into an order.

'This unparalleled master mariner also owned many pleasure crafts over the years, however his pride and joy was always the 66' Seiner conversion commonly known as the Universe. Royal spent his leisure time on this vessel entertaining his abundance of friends and family, with his lead hand June Maynard, a very worthy first mate indeed!'

'When Grace was born, she was welcomed into the world with thunder and lightning, and she kept a little bit of that storm in her throughout her life with her boundless energy and loud voice.'

'Barbara's warmth and compassion created lasting friendships, leaving an enduring impact.'