Tag Archives: Okanagan
Pregnant dog removed from freezing home, gives birth to 7 puppies
A malnourished dog in Kelowna is safe after being found chained to a wall in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation. The BC SPCA says the Australian Shepherd dog, named Noelle, was emacia...
Feb 05, 2023
Assault suspect arrested and sentenced within two days
RCMP say a man who committed an assault at a Kelowna shelter received swift justice. Jonathan Staniforth was arrested on Jan. 17, 2023 after police say he punched and kicked a man working at the outdo...
Feb 03, 2023
RCMP on watch for violent high-risk offender
RCMP have released the photo of a violent high risk offender who they expect might return to the Okanagan after his electronic monitoring device was removed John Aronson currently has an unendorsed wa...
Feb 03, 2023
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt Friday (Feb. 3) night. In an online warning Friday morning, Environment Canada says around 15 centimetres is of snow is ...
Feb 03, 2023
Council proposes tax hike for West Kelowna
West Kelowna council has approved first reading of its 2023 financial plan which includes a tax hike of five per cent. Embedded in that figure is a 1.7 per cent increase in police services costs and o...
Feb 02, 2023
Lake Country planning double digit tax hike
Lake Country residents were warned to expect a big jump in property taxes this year. Council has given first reading to its 2023 budget which includes an increase of 17 percent for landowners. It cite...
Feb 02, 2023
Province supporting wheelchair accessible taxi fleets across B.C.
The B.C. government is supporting the upkeep of accessible taxis to provide people in wheelchairs better service. The Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) has been launched to help of...
Feb 01, 2023
Kelowna council candidate fined for election violation
A candidate in the 2022 Local General Election in Kelowna is facing a fine related to campaign advertising. Elections B.C. reports that Daniel Joseph was assessed a $100 penalty for sponsoring electio...
Feb 01, 2023
Police seek info on Okanagan man last seen in October
RCMP have put out an appeal for information on a West Kelowna man who has been missing for more than three months. Brett Moore, 34, was last seen Oct. 23, 2022. “His family is very concerned as ...
Jan 31, 2023
Man with axe smashes bank windows
A shocking incident of vandalism in Kelowna, and so far, the motive is not known. Police say a man got out of a white Hyundai with an axe and proceeded to smash multiple windows and uttered threats at...
Jan 30, 2023