Tag Archives: Okanagan
Election packages now available in Kelowna
For anyone who would like to run for Kelowna council or the Central Okanagan school board this fall, the nomination packages are now available on the city’s website. Packages can also be picked ...
Jul 22, 2022
Former NHL star takes part in rally in Polson Park
Theoren Fleury was among those taking part in a rally at Vernon’s Polson Park bandshell today as part of a tour to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and trauma. The former NHL star, and a...
Jul 22, 2022
Wildfire near Lytton now estimated at 2,223 hectares
A wildfire burning out-of-control just under two kilometres northwest of the village of Lytton now covers more than 22 square kilometres. British Columbia’s wildfire service said as expected, th...
Jul 22, 2022
No campfires or open burning allowed in Kelowna
With the risk of wildfires increasing, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents and visitors about the ongoing ban on open burning. That means campfires and outdoor wood burning appliances, includin...
Jul 21, 2022
West Kelowna fires not considered suspicious, causes unknown
West Kelowna Fire Rescue says the cause of two fires that were sparked this week remain unknown. Investigators were able to determine the fire on Tuesday, July 19, started within a recreational vehicl...
Jul 21, 2022
Interior Health support tool enhanced to help patients with bookings
Interior Health has added new features to its Digital Health Support Desk. As of Friday, July 15, the digital tool that enables patients, caregivers and families access to IH virtual and digital tools...
Jul 21, 2022
FireSmart rebates available for RDCO property owners
Property owners in the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) could qualify for rebates for FireSmart activities. The rebates will be available for people in communities and neighbourhoods in th...
Jul 21, 2022
Three people arrested following police standoff in Kamloops
Three people were arrested following a police standoff on the North Shore of Kamloops Wednesday (July 20) afternoon. Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of gunshots being fired at the 100 block of Yew...
Jul 21, 2022
Woman wins nearly $1 million while dozing off at bedtime
A Kamloops woman was hoping for sweet dreams as she played her last few rounds on a mobile slots game before heading to sleep at her Shuswap trailer. However, Angie Lovell won a sweet prize of $992,94...
Jul 20, 2022
UPDATE: Wanted man apprehended in Shuswap
UPDATE: July 20 A wanted man has been arrested by police in the Shuswap. Jason Ross Cameron, 44, was taken into custody by Salmon arm RCMP in the 3000 block of Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road on Tuesday, J...
Jul 20, 2022