Tag Archives: Okanagan

Traffic blitz nets dozens of distracted drivers
Several dozen drivers have received a costly reminder to leave their phone alone. The Kelowna RCMP’s municipal traffic section recently held a two-day "Distracted Driving Blitz" at several locat...
Pete McIntyre Mar 29, 2023

Federal budget caps liquor tax hike, provides money for tourism
The Liberals’ new federal budget has some positive and negative aspects for businesses, according to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The $490 billion budget was tabled in the House of Commons T...
Pete McIntyre Mar 29, 2023

RCMP investigating early morning shooting
One person was taken into custody after another person was shot in Kelowna this morning. RCMP responded to a disturbance between two individuals at around 1:30 a.m. on March 27 in the 1700 block of Ch...
Pete McIntyre Mar 27, 2023

Team plays and wins after death of assistant coach
A tragic story in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League may have provided inspiration to the team most affected. The league announced the death of Princeton Posse assistant coach Morton John...
Pete McIntyre Mar 27, 2023

Canadian singer makes summer stop in Okanagan
Amanda Marshall will perform in Kelowna this summer. The Canadian pop-rock singer from Toronto is best known for her 1996 single, “Birmingham,” which reached number 3 in Canada and was her...
Pete McIntyre Mar 27, 2023

RCMP arrest two suspects after ‘dynamic’ event
Two people suspected of stealing vehicles and property in the Okanagan have been arrested in West Kelowna. RCMP in multiple South Okanagan jurisdictions responded to reports of the suspects earlier to...
Pete McIntyre Mar 24, 2023

Auto part remains hot item for thieves
RCMP say there have been 78 reported thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in the Central Okanagan this year. It’s a rising crime trend in B.C., and other areas, as thieves are stealing t...
Pete McIntyre Mar 23, 2023

Fundraiser to support wildlife centre
A local wildlife society is going to be benefiting from a car wash fundraiser . The Wild Things Rehabilitation Society is looking to build its first ever facility in Kelowna, and Skogie’s Car Wa...
Liam Verster Mar 23, 2023

Lynx Air to offer flights between Kelowna and Toronto
A discount airline is offering a new route out of Kelowna this spring. Starting April 13, Lynx Air will be providing flights between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Toronto Pearson Internation...
Liam Verster Mar 23, 2023

Public hearing set for golf course
Kelowna council has set a public hearing for June 6 to get input on the future use of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course, south of the airport. Council has given first reading to a changing the land use ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 22, 2023