Tag Archives: Okanagan
BC Liberals unveil ‘BC United’ as potential new name
After months of talks within its membership, the BC Liberal Party announced a potential name change. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 27), the BC Liberals announced its members will decide by y...
Sep 27, 2022
RCMP arrest woman after ‘shocking’ incident
Police say an unprovoked attack on several family members in Kelowna is another example of why more supports are needed for people with mental health and addictions issues. On Monday, Sept. 26, at 2:4...
Sep 27, 2022
Open burning delayed due to fire rating
The start of open burning in the Central Okanagan is being delayed. The Regional District of Central Okanagan said local fire chiefs have agreed to hold off issuing any outdoor burning permits due to ...
Sep 26, 2022
BCHL outlines ways to modernize junior hockey
The BC Hockey League has released a document outlining various ways to improve junior hockey in Canada, called: Modernizing Junior Hockey in Canada. It has been sent to Hockey Canada, BC Hockey and th...
Sep 26, 2022
RCMP search for vehicle thief
Police in Lake Country and Kelowna are searching for a male suspect in an investigation relating to theft of a motor vehicle and fraud. The RCMP say a 2008 white Subaru was stolen from a residence in ...
Sep 26, 2022
Truck hits man on Rail Trail, significant injuries
A driver was arrested after allegedly running over a person near a homeless camp on the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna. Police responded to a 911 call just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 25 near Bail...
Sep 25, 2022
Rockets go to OT versus Hawks to open WHL season
The Kelowna Rockets opened their 2022-23 regular season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna. Falling behind twice, Kelowna pushed back t...
Sep 25, 2022
Election forum set for Lake Country
The Lake Country Chamber of Commerce will hold an all-candidates forum on Sept. 28. It will be at Creekside Theatre at 6:30 p.m. More details are provided below. There are seven candidates running for...
Sep 23, 2022
Announcement set for coveted liquor lottery winners
An Okanagan craft distillery has seen incredible interest in a lottery to buy one of its most popular products. Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery will announce the winners of their 10th anniversary ed...
Sep 23, 2022
Province funding wildfire reduction projects
The B.C. government is investing in community-led projects to better protect people in the Thompson-Okanagan region from wildfires. The B.C. Community Forest Association has partnered with 15 communit...
Sep 23, 2022