Tag Archives: Okanagan
Grapes fine despite snow, may result in more sweet wines: Wine Growers B.C.
The snow that fell this week, and the recent cold snap, are not expected to have negative impacts on Okanagan wineries. That’s according to Wine Growers British Columbia communications director,...
Nov 10, 2022
Cold weather raises need for winter clothing
With the early onset of winter, efforts to help those left out on the cold have taken on new urgency. Kelowna’s community partners and neighbours are continuing to look at ways to solve homeless...
Nov 10, 2022
New RDCO board chooses its leaders
The new board of directors for the Regional District of Central Okanagan has been sworn into office. Kelowna councillor Loyal Wooldridge was acclaimed by directors to serve a second year as chair. Wes...
Nov 10, 2022
RCMP investigating armed robbery
Mounties in Kelowna are investigating an armed robbery late Tuesday night. The RCMP say an alarm indicating a robbery was triggered at a business in the 1300 block of Bernard Ave. at approximately 10 ...
Nov 10, 2022
From the military to RCMP: officers share their stories
Remembrance Day has special meaning for RCMP, and on Friday, officers will take time to thank those who served with bravery giving the ultimate sacrifice serving Canada during times of war, conflict a...
Nov 10, 2022
New members of Hall of Fame announced
Three athletes and a sports league are the latest inductees into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. 2022's inductees are: Jack May (the man many call 'Mr. Basketball' in these parts) Phil Ellis...
Nov 10, 2022
Revised road closures for Remembrance Day parade
The City of Kelowna is making changes to the route for Friday’s Remembrance Day parade due to ice and snow. The parade will now begin on Mill St. adjacent to Kerry Park at 10:40 a.m., eventually...
Nov 09, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna care facility
A long-term care facility in Kelowna has been declared the site of a new COVID-19 outbreak. Interior Health reported the outbreak at the Sun Pointe Village Tuesday, Nov. 8, saying the entire facility ...
Nov 09, 2022
Temporary shelters opening for unhoused in Kelowna
Over 260 shelter spaces for the unhoused are opening in Kelowna this winter. The province has announced a total of 268 local temporary and permanent shelter spaces to offer a warm and safe indoor opti...
Nov 08, 2022
Campsite reservations to start in January
Campers will be able to kick off the new year by booking campsites through the B.C. Parks online reservation system. The province says reservations will open at 7 a.m. on Jan. 3 for bookings up to fou...
Nov 08, 2022