Tag Archives: Okanagan
Flood protection project ‘working well’: city
If they are not already aware, Kelowna residents, especially waterfront property owners and those near creeks and streams, are being reminded that it's freshet season and time to have annual flood pla...
May 04, 2023
Ultimate event draws top athletes to Okanagan
The Mission Sports Fields in Kelowna will be the site for the “ultimate showdown” this weekend The Kelowna Ultimate Players Society is hosting top Ultimate athletes from the Prairies, West...
May 03, 2023
Water advisory issued for Westshore and Killiney Beach systems
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for all customers of the Westshore Estates and Killiney Beach water systems. The advisory affects approximat...
May 02, 2023
Underpass along Mission Creek Greenway closed
Rising water levels have forced the closure of Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges visitors to respect any barric...
May 02, 2023
Mountie’s ‘keen eye’ spots drugs on ground
Failing to stop for a pedestrian caused a lot of trouble for a suspected drug dealer in Kelowna. On the night of Saturday, April 29, a RCMP officer noticed a 1997 Toyota Corolla fail to stop for a ped...
May 01, 2023
Daycare van stolen, suspects arrested
Two people accused of stealing a van from a Rutland daycare provider, are facing charges after recently being arrested by RCMP. On April 21, the RCMP's Target Team and Police Dog Service arrested two ...
Apr 28, 2023
UPDATE: Plane makes emergency landing in field
RCMP say one person suffered minor injuries after a light plane touched down in a field near Salmon Arm this morning. “Shortly before 8:30 a.m., an ultra-light aircraft lost engine power and was...
Apr 28, 2023
Nurses ratify new agreement by 61% margin
Nurses in British Columbia have said yes to a new agreement with the provincial government. The BC Nurses Union says members of the Nurses' Bargaining Association (NBA) voted 61 per cent to ratify a n...
Apr 27, 2023
Truck hits parked car and careens into yard
Police are conducting an impaired driving investigation after a collision in Kelowna. RCMP responded to a crash in the 600 block of Cook Road around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25 at the request of Emerg...
Apr 27, 2023
B.C.’s average weekly pay declined in February
British Columbians were taking home less pay in February. Statistics Canada reports the seasonally adjusted average weekly earnings, including overtime, in B.C. was $1,175.13 in February. That was dow...
Apr 27, 2023