Tag Archives: Okanagan
Assault leaves man bleeding from head, unconscious
RCMP are trying to track down the people responsible for an attack in downtown Kelowna. On Sunday, Jan. 29, at around 12:45 a.m., RCMP received a report that an assault had occurred outside a business...
Jan 30, 2023
Supporters outnumber protesters as Drag Storytime returns
Throngs of allies armed with messages of support and cheers of approval converged outside Kelowna’s downtown library branch in a display of absolute affirmation as Drag Storytime returned. The m...
Jan 30, 2023
Wanted man known to be violent: RCMP
The Kelowna RCMP has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man wanted for assault charges. Connor Allan Patterson-House, 25, is described as Caucasian, standing six-foot-four and weighing 176 pounds wi...
Jan 27, 2023
Remains found near Kamloops were missing Kelowna man: RCMP
Kamloops RCMP say bones discovered near Peterson Creek last week are confirmed to be the remains of a missing Kelowna man. In a news release issued Friday (Jan. 27) morning, RCMP say they do not suspe...
Jan 27, 2023
RCMP seeking tips on high-risk offender
Police are hoping the public can help them find a man accused of assault with a weapon and other charges. Kelowna RCMP say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 45-year-old Harley David Gillies....
Jan 27, 2023
Canadian Tire looks to move into former Costco site
After months of speculation, it appears Canadian Tire has plans to take over the former Costco location in Kelowna. According to documents submitted to City Hall, the retail company intends to occupy ...
Jan 27, 2023
Nurse reprimanded for incident in ER
A woman has been reprimanded for not following the standards during an incident while working as an emergency room nurse. The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) said Katherine Lowe of Kelowna, ...
Jan 27, 2023
Police investigate fatal collision in Okanagan
One person was killed in a highway collision in the Central Okanagan Wednesday night (Jan. 25). Police say at around 7:10 p.m., West Kelowna RCMP responded to a crash on Highway 97 in Peachland. ̶...
Jan 26, 2023
New thermal shelter introduced for cold weather
The City of Kelowna has launched a new thermal shelter pilot project designed to keep people living outdoors warmer. The city has secured 20 one-person and seven two-person shelters from a manufacture...
Jan 26, 2023
New protections in place for ‘rare ecosystem’
The B.C. government has put new conservancy protections in place for the old-growth forests of the Incomappleux Valley. Located southeast of Revelstoke, the Incomappleux Conservancy covers over 58,000...
Jan 25, 2023