Tag Archives: Okanagan
Investigation launched into West Kelowna hockey misconduct
Kelowna RCMP has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct within a West Kelowna hockey organization. The investigation was started following information being reported to police Thursd...
Nov 04, 2022
Kelowna RCMP search for missing man
Mounties in Kelowna are seeking public assistance locating a missing person. Nabyl Dine, a 46-year-old who is originally from Ontario, was last seen in Kelowna on Sept. 5, 2022. RCMP said there is rea...
Nov 04, 2022
Local unemployment rate rose in October
The economic region that includes Vernon, Kelowna and the Okanagan saw the unemployment rate rise in October. Data from Statistics Canada shows the Thompson-Okanagan area had an unadjusted unemploymen...
Nov 04, 2022
Remembrance Day events in Central Okanagan
A number of ceremonies will be held around the Central Okanagan next week to honour veterans. Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 The Westbank First Nation (WFN) and guests will gather on Tuesday, N...
Nov 03, 2022
Public invited to give curling a try
If you’ve ever want to give curling a try, the Kelowna Curling Club is providing that opportunity this weekend. The venue is hosting a free open house Saturday (Nov. 5) from noon to 4 p.m. ̶...
Nov 03, 2022
Lottery win brings tears of joy for Okanagan resident
The Okanagan’s newest millionaire said he teared up when he found out he won a seven-figure lottery prize. Malery Messer of Westbank (West Kelowna) was checking his ticket at the Walmart on Loui...
Nov 02, 2022
Realtors play poker to raise funds for summer camp
An Okanagan charity took home the jackpot from a fundraising poker event that was making its return from a three-year pandemic absence. The 9th annual Texas Hold'Em Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by...
Nov 02, 2022
Cyclocross races to be held in city park
An event this weekend at Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna will impact parking. The School of Hard Knox 2022 BC Provincial Cyclocross championship will be held at the park Sunday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m-5 p.m....
Nov 02, 2022
New council to be sworn in November 7
Kelowna’s new mayor and city council will officially start their duties next week. An inauguration ceremony for Mayor Tom Dyas and the eight councillors will take place at the Kelowna Community ...
Nov 02, 2022
UPDATE: RCMP investigate injury-causing incident
UPDATE: Nov. 2 Police have issued an update on a man taken to hospital after being found injured near Kelowna’s Millbridge Park on Tuesday morning (Nov. 1). Officers are now asking for the publi...
Nov 01, 2022