Tag Archives: Okanagan

New program aims to protect affordable housing
The B.C. government is taking action to protect affordable housing stock across the province. Premier David Eby announced the creation of a new $500-million Renter Protection Fund Thursday, Jan. 11. T...
Liam Verster Jan 12, 2023

Lake Country shopping centre for sale
The most expensive house in the Okanagan is in Lake Country on Pixton Road, valued at $17.3 million. So it’s a relative bargain that you could buy an entire mall for almost $6 million less. The ...
Russ Byth Jan 12, 2023

Okanagan College recovers from cyber attack
As of last report, Okanagan College was still impacted by a cyber attack that targeted its public website and learning management site earlier this week. It also affected the ability to send all-user ...
Pete McIntyre Jan 12, 2023

RCMP concerned about false 911 calls from smart watches
RCMP are asking smart watch users to temporarily turn off the “SOS Fall Detection” setting when skiing or doing other sporting activities The function contacts the police if a skier or boa...
Pete McIntyre Jan 11, 2023

City gets grants to add features to new park
The city of Kelowna has received over $1.1 million in government grants to be used for Pandosy Waterfront Park. One grant will fund an elevated pier and handrail, and paddle buoys, while the other wil...
Pete McIntyre Jan 11, 2023

Recall petition to be issued against B.C.’s Premier
A recall petition will been issued in the Vancouver-Point Grey electoral district against Premier David Eby. Elections B.C. said a recall application filed by Maple Ridge resident Salvatore Vetro met ...
Liam Verster Jan 10, 2023

Mountie on a ‘mission’ honoured for service
A Kelowna RCMP officer who helped remove 78 impaired drivers off the city’s streets in 2021, has been recognized for his dedication. Const. Brad Smith has spent his entire 13-year career in traf...
Pete McIntyre Jan 10, 2023

Coffee with a Cop looks to break down barriers
The Kelowna RCMP will host the city’s first Coffee with a Cop this Thursday, Jan. 12, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. The event at Deville Coffee on Bernard Avenue is the first of three this month. Mem...
Pete McIntyre Jan 09, 2023

Recycle BC accepts more items in home or depot recycling
The new year means that B.C. residents can now recycle even more items either in their home recycling, or by returning items to a recycling depot. As of January 1, Recycle BC has added single-use prod...
Pete McIntyre Jan 09, 2023

Rockets trade captain after world juniors
Kelowna Rockets have acquired 18-year-old forward Ty Hurley, 17-year-old defenceman Ethan Mittelsteadt, a first-round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft (originally Regina's), a conditional second-r...
Pete McIntyre Jan 07, 2023