Tag Archives: Okanagan
War medals returned to rightful owner
Kelowna RCMP have returned stolen medals and documents to their rightful owner. Corporal Amadeo Vecchio returned the WW1 Canadian Discharge Certificate and WW2 Canadian war medals to Michael Wintermut...
Jun 21, 2022
RDCO to hold hazardous Waste Round Up
North Westside Rd. residents will have a chance to dispose of household hazardous waste products. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will provide residents with valid ID an opportunity t...
Jun 21, 2022
RCMP searching for man in Okanagan Lake
Police in West Kelowna and Peachland are searching for a man who went missing in Okanagan Lake Saturday. Oluwaseun Samson Adedeji, 34, of Calgary, reportedly jumped off a boat in Okanagan Lake at arou...
Jun 20, 2022
Survey shows Kelowna residents enjoy high quality of life
The results of the 2022 Citizen Survey show residents have a high quality of life. The results show that 90 per cent of respondents rate the quality of life as good or very good. The survey also found...
Jun 20, 2022
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Mission Creek
Mission Creek and its tributaries are under a High Streamflow Advisory. The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued the advisory Sunday, June 19, as 25 millimetres of precipitation has increased the flows. ...
Jun 20, 2022
Carey Price, Shea Weber join heavy hitters for charity game
Current and former NHL’ers will step up to the plate next week to support Kelowna health care. The HOMEBASE Charity Slo-Pitch event, presented by Raymond James, will be held Friday, June 24 at 6...
Jun 17, 2022
Information sought after daytime sexual assault
The RCMP is warning the public of a sexual assault in Kelowna and is asking for information that can help forward the case. Police say a woman was walking along Springfield Road and Hollywood Road Sou...
Jun 17, 2022
UPDATE: Westbank First Nation chief resigns, band responds
The chief of the Westbank First Nation (WFN) has resigned over disagreements with the band’s council. Christopher Derickson said in a news release, he was forced into the decision due to what he...
Jun 17, 2022
Proposed pay raises for new council members
A remuneration task force is recommending future members of West Kelowna council get pay raises. The city said the committee ‘s research determined that the mayor and council have been under com...
Jun 16, 2022
Resolution to allow class 2 e-bikes on Rail Trail passes
Class 2 e-bike riders will be allowed back on the Okanagan Rail Trail. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) passed a resolution on Wednesday, June 15, to include the use of the electric bicy...
Jun 16, 2022