Tag Archives: Okanagan
RCMP investigate theft of massive piece of equipment
Kelowna RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a construction site in Kelowna. The complainant said a male suspect was captured on video breaking into and then stealing a large orange Skytrak ...
Mar 22, 2023
‘He represents the epitome of community service:’ Al Horning remembered
Former Kelowna city councillor, Member of Parliament, and Member of the B.C. Legislature Al Horning has died at the age of 83. “Kelowna is a better place because of Al Horning’s countless ...
Mar 22, 2023
New watch officers support heavy RCMP workload
The Kelowna RCMP has added four new watch support officer (WSO) positions to take some of the heavy workload off regular police officers. The WSOs work within the Kelowna detachment, carrying a peace ...
Mar 22, 2023
Rockets and Thunderbirds to battle in round one
For the second consecutive spring, the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets will meet in the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The best of seven series was confirmed Tuesday after...
Mar 22, 2023
Fatal crash on highway
One person died in hospital after a crash on Highway 33 east of Kelowna. RCMP say a Ford Escape SUV with two occupants was westbound on the highway towards Kelowna just after 6 p.m. March 21 when for ...
Mar 22, 2023
Police update probe into group assault at bus stop
RCMP say they have identified a suspect group but have not yet made any arrests in the investigation of an assault of an international student in Kelowna. Police received a report a man had been assau...
Mar 21, 2023
Spring is here, but winter tires still required on highways
Though the temperatures have been rising and the sun has been shining, highway conditions remain risky on B.C. Highways. The Road Safety at Work advocacy group, which runs the Shift Into Winter campai...
Mar 21, 2023
Safe city, affordable housing: Council outlines priorities
Kelowna city council has endorsed its priorities for the next four years which include six priority areas and 22 actions to increase citizens' quality of life. The priorities include strategies to dea...
Mar 20, 2023
Firefighters needed for Westside Road department
The Wilson’s Landing Fire Hall is looking for new recruits to staff up the hall for the coming fire season. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says anyone living along Westside Road betwe...
Mar 20, 2023
Community well-being survey launched on Day of Happiness
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is supporting the launch of the Community Well-being Survey on the International Day of Happiness, March 20. The survey is being conducted in collabora...
Mar 20, 2023