Taking a closer look at how former social worker Robert Riley Saunders was able to steal for years from vulnerable children in his care. #Kelowna #Okanagan

Demonstrators outside the Kelowna court house today demanding a just sentence for a former local social worker who was caught embezzling more than $460K from the government and foster children, most of whom are indigenous. Jules Knox reports. Background trib.al/VgB7OQZ

A retired judge is reviewing VPD findings that a former Mountie should receive a one-day suspension for communicating with a witness in a homicide investigation. OPCC says the disciplinary measure is not proportionate to the seriousness of the misconduct. globalnews.ca/news/8960948/f…

WATCH: After a young, vibrant Australian-American couple and a much-loved university professor are murdered in northern British Columbia, police race to track down the perpetrator before anybody else is killed. Tune into #CrimeBeat, Friday. globaltv.com/shows/crime-be…

RCMP on the beach in #Kelowna’s City Park are telling people that the fireworks are cancelled. It’s very windy down here. We can see the smoke from the Knox Mountain fire burning in the background

Another 924 evacuation alerts were just issued for the #McDougallCreek wildfire. This is a look at the smoke. Residents on alert near Bartley Road have told us that they expect to be told to leave soon. #westkelowna #bcwildfire

All properties in Sailview Bay, Raymer Bay, Bear Creek Provincial Park, and Traders Cove are now under Evacuation Order due to the McDougall Creek Wildfire. For more information: cordemergency.ca/updates/furthe…

#Breaking the #McDougallCreek #wildfire is currently estimated at 1,100 ha and displaying Rank 5 fire behaviour. BCWS personnel and structure protection personnel are responding with aerial support throughout the day.

Officials say 2,500 people are on evacuation order and 6,000 people are currently on alert because of the wildfire near #WestKelowna. But they expect more people could have to leave their homes tonight #mcdougallcreek #bcwildfire

Here’s a look at the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna from City Park. #bcwildfire

From across Okanagan Lake, we’ve been able to see several buildings go up in flames. #bcwildfire #WestKelowna #McDougallCreek

Kelowna Fire crews are responding to fires. Residents in the Clifton Rd North and McKinley area must evacuate. Residents along Glenmore Road from McKinley Beach to John Hindle Rd are on Evacuation Alert. For more information: cordemergency.ca/updates/evacua…

RDOS EOC reacting to wildfire in Twin Lakes area west of Kaleden. RCMP engaged in evacuations. Residents asked to stay out of area.

#Evacuation Order issued by the City of #Kelowna for all properties north of McKinley Rd up to South of Acacia Lane. More info and map (PDF): emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/si… Anyone in the affected area must the area immediately. #BCwildfire Central Ok Emergency

All flights to and from #Kelowna are currently cancelled because of firefighting efforts. They need the airspace. Travellers should check with their airline for up to date information. #McDougallCreek #bcwildfire

Officials say structures in Traders Cove and on Bear Lake Road have been lost, but there are no numbers yet. There is no confirmed loss of life at this point. #bcwildfire #McDougallCreekFire

West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund says people were trapped last night. "A fire chief's worst nightmare." They were rescuing members of the public who had not left their homes. #bcwildfire #McDougallCreek

Properties in the Glenmore Road area have been placed under Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders. Learn more at: cordemergency.ca/updates/glenmo…

Smith Creek in West Kelowna is now under an evacuation order because of the #McDougallCreek fire. Interior Health is evacuating several seniors care facilities in #Kelowna, #WestKelowna and #LakeCountry. We can see trees candling from near Bartley Road

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