West Kelowna Residents Avoid Tap Water After Reservoir Tampering

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Canada News today. Residents in West Kelowna, British Columbia, are avoiding their tap water after police confirmed intentional damage to a local reservoir. City crews responded to an alarm at the Talis Ridge site on Thursday, spotting signs of tampering that prompted quick action. Officials issued the advisory right away for homes in the Shannon Lake and Talis Ridge neighborhoods. People there should skip tap water for drinking or preparing food until tests clear it up. This came out of caution following what they call a potential, unauthorized entry at the facility. No word yet on exactly what got damaged or how bad it is. Mounties are now hunting for leads and urging witnesses to call in. If you were near Big Sky Drive between 5pm and 7pm, Thursday and saw anything odd, your tip could help. The investigation continues so locals stay safe with bottled water while experts sort this out.