Tag Archives: Okanagan

Police dog-inflicted injury under investigation
A injury to a stolen vehicle suspect in Kelowna is being investigated by a police watchdog agency. On Tuesday, May 16, at around 4 a.m., Kelowna RCMP, including a member of the police dog service, wer...
Pete McIntyre May 16, 2023

United Way campaign seeking support to fight period poverty
United Way British Columbia is getting the word out that period poverty is more widespread than is commonly known. The agency says at least half of people who menstruate will struggle with access to p...
Pete McIntyre May 16, 2023

Part of Knox Mountain closed to public for Hill Climb
The Knox Mountain Hill Climb takes place this weekend on both Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. The base of Knox Mountain, Crown Lookout and Knox Mountain Drive will be closed to the public other t...
Pete McIntyre May 16, 2023

Shed and snowmobiles destroyed
Several recreational vehicles were destroyed after a shed fire in Kelowna Monday night. Just before 6 p.m., Kelowna Regional Dispatch Centre received multiple 911 calls reporting a large shed on fire ...
Pete McIntyre May 16, 2023

Semi removed from home
The semi is gone, but the townhouse it was embedded in at Gordon and Cameron in Kelowna has not been approved for occupancy. The family that was forced out after the accident more than a month ago is ...
Russ Byth May 16, 2023

Travel, tourism sectors set for major recovery this year
Canada’s travel and tourism sector is poised for a big post-pandemic rebound, according to a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The industry is set to contribute $162.6 billion to...
Pete McIntyre May 15, 2023

Wildfire and garage fire keep crews busy
Kelowna firefighters were called to deal with a 30 foot by 30 foot wildfire below Mount Baldy Drive at the north end of Dilworth Drive Sunday afternoon. Access was an issue so crews initially cut a gu...
Russ Byth May 15, 2023

Water parks open early for summer season
Just in time for the warm weather, Kelowna’s water parks are set to open early for the summer season starting on Saturday, May 13. Kids are invited to go for splash at one of the city’s th...
Pete McIntyre May 12, 2023

Rapid growth continues in Central Okanagan
The population of the Kelowna census metropolitan area (CMA) grew by 2.8 per cent, or around 6,400 people over the last year. The Central Okanagan economic development commission said Lake Country saw...
Pete McIntyre May 11, 2023

Okanagan products taken in WHL Prospects Draft, including legend’s son
Four Okanagan products were taken in the first round of the Western Hockey League’s Prospects Draft, including the son of an NHL legend. The draft was for players born in 2008. The Prince Albert...
Pete McIntyre May 11, 2023