Tag Archives: Okanagan
Kelowna Community Theatre launches new, in-house box office
Kelowna Community Theatre has opened its own in-house box office just in time for its 60th anniversary season. Starting today, Aug. 19, theatregoers can purchase tickets for upcoming events through th...
Aug 19, 2022
RCMP investigating Kelowna assault
Kelowna RCMP is investigating an assault of a woman in the downtown core. On Thursday, Aug. 18, a General Duty RCMP Officer on patrol was stopped by a group of citizens who were concerned for a woman ...
Aug 19, 2022
Local COVID-19 cases climbing
The Vernon health area is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. The area had seen just seven cases recorded each of the last three weeks, but the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) data shows tha...
Aug 19, 2022
Joe Rich fire department looking for recruits
Joe Rich Fire Rescue is looking to hire some new members. The department, located east of Kelowna on Highway 33, is in need of new members to assist with first medical response and fire suppression se...
Aug 18, 2022
Feedback welcome to help shape Rock the Lake ’23
The public will be able to have their say on what they would like to see at Rock the Lake 2023. The online survey will be used to gather feedback on this year’s event, and help shape next year&#...
Aug 18, 2022
Vaccination policies changed for Columbia Shuswap Regional District
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is suspending its COVID-19 vaccination policies for firefighters and elected officials. The CSRD had a Proof of Vaccination Policy for paid on-call firefi...
Aug 18, 2022
School fire
The Lake Country Fire Department responded to a fire at George Elliott Secondary School Wednesday afternoon. The fire was limited to the roof and exterior wall of the auxiliary gymnasium outside the g...
Aug 18, 2022
Okanagan-based technologies supported through agri-tech funds
Provincial and federal support is being provided for agricultural innovation projects throughout the B.C., including one in the Okanagan. The B.C. and Canadian governments are supporting 10 projects t...
Aug 17, 2022
New wildfires spark in Kamloops Fire Centre
Three new, but relatively small, wildfires have been ignited in the region. The B.C. Wildfire Service said two of the three fires that sparked Tuesday, Aug. 16, were located near Kamloops. One fire, w...
Aug 17, 2022
RCMP unable to track down down hit and run suspect
Mounties in Kelowna were forced to pursue a suspect involved in multiple vehicle collisions, but were unsuccessful in the chase. An RCMP officer was investigating an unrelated traffic collision at the...
Aug 17, 2022