Tag Archives: Okanagan
Provincial funding aims to support climate resiliency on farms
Provincial funding is being rolled out to help farmers and ranchers adopt regenerative agriculture practices, improve farms’ drought resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The province ...
Jul 27, 2022
Drivers urged to be cautious over the long weekend
The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) is reminding people to be safe when behind the wheel over the long weekend. The Crown corporation said, on average, three people are killed and 560 are injured...
Jul 27, 2022
Cooling centres open in Kelowna
The City of Kelowna is responding to the heat wave by opening four cooling centres. The city is opening the Parkinson Recreation Centre, Rutland Arena, Rutland Activity Centre and the Capital News Cen...
Jul 27, 2022
New parks naming policy
Some parks in the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) may be undergoing name changes after a more than four-decade-old policy was updated. The RDCO board has approved a new parks naming, rena...
Jul 27, 2022
Police target bike theft suspect
It may have just been one bike, but police say it’s part of ongoing efforts to address property crimes in the community. The Kelowna RCMP’s Community Safety Unit was taking part in an inve...
Jul 26, 2022
Crash and fire claim life on Trans Canada Highway
A horrific scene in Salmon Arm where a person trapped inside a vehicle on fire could not be rescued by Good Samaritans. RCMP say just after 2:00 p.m. on Monday (July 25), officers responded to a two v...
Jul 26, 2022
Wildfire near Lytton continues to grow despite ongoing containment
The Nohomin Creek Wildfire has grown to 2,364 hectares. The B.C. Wildfire Centre reported the fire activity increased Monday, July 25, due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, which is expected to conti...
Jul 26, 2022
Culturally informed mental health support available for Indigenous families
A new culturally-sensitive virtual parent and caregiver coaching program is available in British Columbia. The We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears Parent/Caregiver Support Program is a culturally-inf...
Jul 26, 2022
Veteran broadcaster returns for 23rd season with Kelowna Rockets
A familiar voice is teaming up with a legendary radio station to provide his exciting, edge-of-your-seat, play-by-play broadcasts. Regan Bartel has joined Pattison Media as the voice of the Kelowna Ro...
Jul 25, 2022
Apartment fire
Kelowna firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment building Saturday afternoon. The department received multiple 911 calls around 4:30 p.m. reporting a structure fire in the 1800 block of Coun...
Jul 23, 2022