Tag Archives: Okanagan
Kelowna invests millions in Rutland infrastructure and community projects
The City of Kelowna is investing tens of millions of dollars into Rutland, the city's largest neighbourhood and one of its five designated urban centres. According to a recent staff report, $78.5 mill...
Feb 19, 2026
West Kelowna double homicide marks 13th anniversary
It is a grim anniversary. Wednesday marked 13 years since Tiffany Goruk and Jeremy Snow were shot and killed inside an SUV that crashed into a West Kelowna apartment building. The Southeast District M...
Feb 19, 2026
Kelowna man charged after alleged carjacking ends in Vernon arrest
Kelowna RCMP say a man is facing multiple charges after an alleged carjacking earlier this month led to a dangerous drive and an arrest in Vernon. Police say officers were called around 11:23 a.m. on ...
Feb 18, 2026
Police hand out more than 50 tickets for distracted driving in school zones
According to Kelowna RCMP, distracted driving remains a serious safety concern. This came to light after a focused enforcement operation in local school zones last week. Officers from the Road Safety ...
Feb 17, 2026
Kelowna man convicted of flying drone near McDougall Creek wildfire
A Kelowna man has been convicted of interfering with wildfire suppression efforts after flying a drone near active firefighting operations during the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. Court heard Derek L...
Feb 17, 2026
Central Okanagan schools show support following Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Central Okanagan Public Schools is expressing sympathy and solidarity with the community of Tumbler Ridge following a tragic and deeply traumatic event that has reverberated through school communities...
Feb 11, 2026
Mental health supports highlighted following Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Interior Health is reminding residents across northeastern British Columbia and the wider Interior that mental health supports are available following the deadly tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In a stateme...
Feb 11, 2026
Controlled burns underway in Rose Valley Regional Park
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has begun controlled pile burning in Rose Valley Regional Park as part of ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The burns, which will continue as conditions allo...
Feb 10, 2026
Kelowna updates rules to bring back legal short-term rentals
Kelowna apartment owners in select areas may soon be able to legally operate short-term rentals again under updated city rules. The city is introducing a new Short-Term Rental subzone that allows elig...
Feb 10, 2026
More discussion needed on future of Kelowna Springs Golf Course
More discussion is needed when it comes to determining the future of Kelowna Springs Golf Course. Kelowna City Council voted Monday to send a rezoning proposal to a public hearing. Developer Denciti D...
Feb 10, 2026