Tag Archives: Okanagan
July was busiest month ever for COSAR
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue said this past July was the busiest month ever in their 69-year history of operations. COSAR said volunteer search and rescuers were called out to assist the public ...
Aug 01, 2023
Central Okanagan book recycling program extended
Following a successful three-month trial, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has decided to extend its book recycling pilot program through the rest of the year. The Regional District (RDCO) la...
Jul 31, 2023
Police investigating collision involving pedestrian
Kelowna RCMP were on the scene of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle Monday morning. Police say the collision occurred in the 3300 block of Sexsmith Road just before 11 a.m. ...
Jul 31, 2023
Police searching for stolen trailer
Kelowna RCMP are seeking information about a stolen utility trailer. Police said the trailer was reported stolen by the owner Monday, July 24. The trailer, which has a B.C. license plate WRW70G, was r...
Jul 28, 2023
Central Okanagan second in Canada on crime severity index
The Central Okanagan is ranked second overall in Canada in the latest Crime Severity Index from Statistics Canada. The area was first in non-violent crime and 9th in violent crime. The City of Kelowna...
Jul 27, 2023
‘I opened the back door and started screaming’: Lottery winner excited at $35M jackpot
The winner of a $35 million lottery jackpot is planning to design not just one, but three dream homes. One will be for Rhonda Malesku herself, while the other two will be for her son and daughter. The...
Jul 27, 2023
Rope team rescues stranded hiker and dog
A hiker and his dog have a story to tell after getting stranded in Bear Creek Provincial Park in West Kelowna. West Kelowna Fire Rescue received a call around 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, for a stranded...
Jul 26, 2023
Amber Alert still in place for missing children, dedicated tip line operational
Police continue to seek information on the whereabouts of two B.C. children. An Amber Alert was issued for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10- year-old Joshuah Bolton of Surrey on July 19. The RCMP s...
Jul 24, 2023
Crews respond to multiple fires along highway
It’s not just discarded cigarettes that can cause fires along roads. Fire officials in West Kelowna say sparks from a mechanical source are believed to have caused multiple grass fires along Hig...
Jul 24, 2023
Volunteers needed to help monitor for invasive mussels
If you live on the water, there might be a unique volunteer opportunity that will help keep Okanagan waterways safe from invasive mussels. The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS...
Jul 23, 2023