Tag Archives: Okanagan
North, Central Okanagan housing sales increased annually in February
February saw more housing sales in the North and Central Okanagan compared to the previous year, while prices also mostly increased. The Association of Interior Realtors said there were 113 housing sa...
Mar 05, 2025
Bench warrant may be issued for accused in North Okanagan helicopter crash case
The accused in a North Okanagan helicopter crash in the summer of 2023 has skipped his court date and could face an arrest warrant. Vincent Porteous was charged in connection with the incident on Augu...
Mar 04, 2025
B.C. Budget to invest in healthcare, jobs despite nearly $11 billion deficit
British Columbia’s government has released Budget 2025, calling for increases in key sectors. The province said the budget plan includes measures to protect jobs and public services, while prepa...
Mar 04, 2025
Police watchdog investigating motor vehicle incident in Kelowna
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) has launched an investigation into a collision in Kelowna. The police watchdog said the incident occurred on Highway 97 in Kelowna around 6:15 p.m. ...
Mar 04, 2025
Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Lake Country
Mounties in Lake Country have launched an investigation into a fatal collision. RCMP said a pedestrian was struck on Highway 97 between Pelmewash Parkway and Wall Rd. around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2....
Mar 03, 2025
Replica gun seized as six female youth arrested
Six female youths were arrested on the weekend after an incident that led to the seizure of a replica handgun, a prohibited weapon, pepper spray and alcohol. Kelowna RCMP said plain clothes and unifor...
Mar 03, 2025
Public asked to help reduce invasive mussel risk in the Okanagan
The body overseeing water in the Okanagan has asked the public to do their part to stop invasive species from entering the lakes. At the February 4 meeting, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) put o...
Feb 27, 2025
Planetary alignment visible in the Okanagan, North America
Astronomical observers will be able to catch a glimpse of all the galaxy’s planets over the coming days. The planets first started to align in January, but a B.C.-based astronomer said the final...
Feb 27, 2025
Highway Patrol upping distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement in March
B.C. Highway patrol will be cracking down on distracted drivers and people not wearing seatbelts next month. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.’s (ICBC) most recent data showed distracted driving...
Feb 27, 2025
Illness outbreaks declared at long-term care facilities in Kelowna, Lumby
Interior Health declared two illness outbreaks at senior living facilities in the Okanagan Tuesday. IH said reported a gastrointestinal infection outbreak at the Orchard Manor long-term care facility ...
Feb 26, 2025