Tag Archives: Okanagan

Former mayor not in court for sex assault charge
Former Kelowna mayor Colin Basran was not on hand for his first court appearance on a charge of sexual assault. Basran, 45, was represented in provincial court Tuesday by his lawyer’s representa...
Pete McIntyre Jan 25, 2023

Projects look to improve housing affordability
Kelowna council is discussing future steps after getting an update from staff on the city’s housing affordability issues. As part of Canada's fastest growing metropolitan area, Kelowna is contin...
Pete McIntyre Jan 24, 2023

Avalanche near Revelstoke results in two fatalities, another near Cherryville
An avalanche near Revelstoke has killed two brothers from the U.S., and caused serious injuries to one other person. RCMP say on Monday afternoon, Jan. 23, the Revelstoke RCMP were advised of an avala...
Pete McIntyre Jan 24, 2023

Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Highway after 24 centimetres fall overnight
A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt Tuesday (Jan. 24). In an online alert, Environment Canada says 24 centimetres of heavy snow fell on the stretch of Highw...
Pete McIntyre Jan 24, 2023

School support workers reach tentative deal with district
Central Okanagan Public Schools and CUPE Local 3523 have announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement was reached over the weekend. “With the help of a mediator, both parties worked thr...
Pete McIntyre Jan 23, 2023

Vehicle fire spreads to structure
No one was injured after a vehicle fire spread to a structure in West Kelowna this morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue responded to a fully-engulfed pickup truck extendi...
Pete McIntyre Jan 23, 2023

One person killed in avalanche near Valemount
One person has died after two snowmobilers were caught in an avalanche south of Valemount, B.C. on the weekend. Avalanche Canada says the snowmobilers were riding at the base of a slope in a feature k...
Pete McIntyre Jan 23, 2023

Stars shine at BCHL’s 60th anniversary celebration
The BC Hockey League has concluded its 60th Anniversary All-Star Weekend event in Penticton. The two-day event included a Top Prospects Game at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday and an outdoo...
Pete McIntyre Jan 22, 2023

Second officer dies after avalanche
The second off-duty officer who was caught in an avalanche in the British Columbia Interior earlier this month has died. The City of Nelson says Const. Mathieu Nolet suffered severe internal injuries ...
Pete McIntyre Jan 21, 2023

Exhibit honouring Chief Dan George extended
The legend of Chief Dan George is on display for an extended period at the Okanagan Heritage Museum in Kelowna. The chief’s "Lament for Confederation" during Canada's centenary celebrations is a...
Pete McIntyre Jan 21, 2023