Tag Archives: Okanagan
Man found dead in vineyard, murder charge laid
The RCMP's Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting death of a man in a South Okanagan vineyard. On July 19, RCMP were called to a vineyard on Ryegrass Road in Oliver, where they confirmed a man...
Jul 22, 2023
Police launch tip line in missing B.C. children’s alleged abduction
Police have launched a dedicated phone line and email account to gather tips for the Amber Alert case involving two missing British Columbia children alleged to have been abducted by their mother. Sur...
Jul 21, 2023
Search ongoing for Kelowna robbery suspect
Police are seeking information on an armed robbery in Kelowna. Kelowna RCMP said a report of an armed robbery in the 1000 block of Glenmore Drive came in just before 5 a.m. Thursday, July 21. The male...
Jul 21, 2023
Four stolen vehicles recovered
Mounties in Kelowna have recovered a handful of stolen off-road vehicles. The RCMP stated its Target Team, assisted by Police Dog Services and general duty officers, executed a search warrant at a pro...
Jul 20, 2023
New photos released on Amber Alert suspect and vehicle
RCMP say the mother of two children who are the focus of an Amber Alert, was seen on video in a grocery store in Kamloops on July 15. Police say Verity Bolton’s children, ten-year-old Joshuah an...
Jul 20, 2023
Wildfire burns close to homes
A wildfire came within 50 feet of homes in Kelowna before fire crews were able to contain it. Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, several smoke sightings were called in to the fire dispatch centre. Crews spotted...
Jul 20, 2023
Amber Alert update: Children, mother still missing
UPDATE 9 a.m. July 20, 2023 An Amber Alert is still in effect for for an eight-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother who were last seen at a Kelowna restaurant more than two weeks ago. Surrey RCMP...
Jul 19, 2023
Speeders get fined and lose vehicles for a week
Lead foot drivers continues to see their vehicles towed away as police put a priority on catching excessive speeders. Kelowna RCMP say they have handed out 35 of those violations this year which carry...
Jul 19, 2023
Stage 3 water restrictions in effect for RDCO
Stage 3 water restrictions are now in effect (as of July 18) for all six water systems within the Regional District of Central Okanagan. This includes Star Place, Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach, Sunset ...
Jul 19, 2023
Bald Range Creek fire brought under control
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Bald Range Creek fire on the west side of Okanagan Lake is under control. The BCWS updated the classification of the fire off Westside Road between Wilson Landing an...
Jul 19, 2023