Tag Archives: Okanagan
Police respond to threat against courthouse
The Kelowna courthouse was evacuated after police say a threat was received. RCMP responded to the 1300 block of Water Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. As a precautionary measure, police ...
Jul 05, 2023
Officials warn high risk of wildfires persists
British Columbians are being warned the province is expected to see increased wildfire activity due to persistent dry and hot conditions. Matt MacDonald, lead forecaster for the B.C. Wildfire Service ...
Jul 05, 2023
Driver of luxury sports car arrested
Police are investigating an incident where the driver of a luxury sports car allegedly hit several parked vehicles in Kelowna. On June 30, around 5 p.m., Kelowna RCMP were dispatched to Recreation Ave...
Jul 05, 2023
Campfire ban returns Friday in Kamloops Fire Centre
For the second time this season, the Kamloops Fire Centre will be subject to a campfire ban. In a news release, the B.C. Wildfire Service says a prohibition on campfires comes into effect throughout t...
Jul 05, 2023
Military Tattoo celebrates milestone at Vernon shows
The Okanagan Military Tattoo returns to Kal Tire Place in Vernon to celebrate its 10th annual event July 29 and 30. The show packs a punch, and will be a thrill to history buffs and music lovers alike...
Jul 05, 2023
Search and rescue kept busy on long weekend
It was a busy long weekend for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, attending to six incidents including helping to evacuate residents during the Knox Mountain wildfire. The volunteer team also rescued...
Jul 04, 2023
Kelowna park not safe to reopen yet
Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna remains closed to the public, including Knox Mountain Drive, the dog park and the path to Paul's Tomb, after the wildfire in the park on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1. The...
Jul 04, 2023
Busy weekend for B.C. Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service had a busy long weekend with 46 fires sparking throughout the province between Friday, June 30, and Monday, July 3. The BCWS stated quick action was taken by air and ground c...
Jul 04, 2023
Canada Day stabbing under investigation
Kelowna RCMP is investigating a stabbing that occurred on Canada Day (July 1) near Richter Street and Coopland Crescent. At approximately 8:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of an injured man on Ric...
Jul 01, 2023
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts lifted for Knox Mountain wildfire
UPDATE: 4:50 p.m. The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded the remaining evacuation alerts for the Knox Mountain wildfire in Kelowna, as well as the State of Local Emergency which has b...
Jul 01, 2023