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In Kelowna, Water Street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday from Cawston Avenue to Sunset Drive.

With a potentially bad wildfire season ahead, and officials warning British Columbians to prepare for the worst, Okanagan tourism operators are bracing for the potential impact.

The park features all kinds of amenities, including a public pier, a floating dock, an accessible kayak launch, picnic areas and a misting station.

The provincial government has warned the public repeatedly this year to expect a bad wildfire season.

Since the start of the war, Kelowna Stands with Ukraine has supported nearly 200 refugee families who fled to the area.

Kelowna RCMP confirmed they were called to the scene and are investigating the incident.

“The property is also home to at least nine federally listed at-risk species and is rich in biodiversity,” said Nature Trust of BC.

“If you have reported your tools stolen and provided a serial number, you can expect a call from the police in the coming weeks,” said Salmon Arm RCMP.

As rock slides plague Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C., the Ministry of Transportation says a planned closure will allow blasting crews to attempt to bring down unstable material.

The bodies of two people were found on the evening of Thursday, June 8, in a house along the 400 block of Swan Drive. Police say a third person was taken to hospital.