Tag Archives: Okanagan

Canada & U.S. women’s teams to square-off in Kelowna & Kamloops
One of the greatest rivalries in hockey will be showcased at games in Kelowna and Kamloops this winter. Hockey Canada has announced the Rivalry Series between the Canadian and U.S. women's national te...
Pete McIntyre Sep 12, 2022

RDCO declares election candidates
The following people have filed nomination papers and have been declared candidates in the Regional District of Central Okanagan general local election. Regional District Director – Central Okan...
Pete McIntyre Sep 10, 2022

West Kelowna council candidates declared
West Kelowna’s chief election officer has declared the following candidates for the 2022 General Local Election in West Kelowna: Mayor candidates: KWACZYNSKI, Andrew MILSOM, Gord Council candida...
Pete McIntyre Sep 10, 2022

West Kelowna running information sessions prior to final phase of water treatment plant construction
The City of West Kelowna will be providing the public with information on the final phase of building the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) before work begins in late September. The City of We...
Pete McIntyre Sep 09, 2022

Basran announces run for third term as mayor
The best-kept secret in Kelowna is no more, as Colin Basran officially chucks his hat into the ring to seek a third term as mayor of Kelowna. The 44-year-old announced his plans to a boisterous and su...
Liam Verster Sep 09, 2022

UPDATE: New wildfire in Central Okanagan
UPDATE: 5:00 p.m. The Jack Creek fire west of Glenrosa in West Kelowna is estimated at 7.3 hectares and classified as out of control. There are 19 personnel and helicopters actioning the fire. Sevente...
Russ Byth Sep 08, 2022

School bus stopped for speeding in school zone
Some drivers may forget school speed zones are back in effect, but usually that doesn’t include school bus drivers. Mounties in Kelowna say officers pulled over a marked yellow school bus in a s...
Pete McIntyre Sep 07, 2022

New complex care housing for Kelowna
Kelowna’s mayor says new funding to help people with complex care needs in the Central Okanagan is a significant step in the right direction. Colin Basran was commenting on provincial funding fo...
Pete McIntyre Sep 07, 2022

Smoke from boat fire causes concern in city
An overnight fire to a docked boat created smoke that could be seen around many parts of Kelowna. Kelowna RCMP and Fire Rescue received a report that a Formula 400 SS boat was on fire as it sat on a b...
Pete McIntyre Sep 07, 2022

B.C. government and public service union reach tentative deal
The biggest union representing public service workers in British Columbia says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the province covering 33,000 of its members. The B.C. General Employee...
Pete McIntyre Sep 07, 2022