Tag Archives: Okanagan

Homicide investigated in Oliver
RCMP investigators are looking for suspects after a homicide near Oliver in the South Okanagan. Just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, officers were called to the 1000 block of Pineridge Drive on the ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 13, 2022

Spring freshet boating etiquette
Okanagan Lake boaters are encouraged to enjoy their outings on the water, have the required safety gear onboard and be considerate during high spring water levels. With the annual freshet underway, la...
Pete McIntyre Jun 13, 2022

Fortis gets approval for 31% rate hike
Brace yourself for a jump in your Fortis gas bill. The utility has received permission for a 31 per cent increase in the price of natural gas delivered to your home. It will go from $4.50 per gigajoul...
Russ Byth Jun 13, 2022

BCHL team, ex-Canuck & Brewer going into BC Hockey Hall of Fame
The 2011-12 Penticton Vees will be inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame this summer. The team won the Fred Page Cup, Doyle Cup and National Championship, while also setting the record for the long...
Pete McIntyre Jun 10, 2022

Free concert on Canada Day
Residents are invited to a free concert as part of Canada Day activities in Kelowna. The Kelowna City Concert Band will perform at Prospera Place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1 It’s free to get ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 10, 2022

B.C. Liberals gather in Okanagan, consider name change, look toward 2024 election
PENTICTON, B.C. - Members of British Columbia’s Liberal party are set to gather at a convention in Penticton this weekend to welcome new leader Kevin Falcon and map strategy ahead of the next el...
Pete McIntyre Jun 10, 2022

Kelowna park closing for upgrades
Improvements to a popular park in Kelowna’s Glenmore area will get underway on Monday, June 13. Ballou Park on Moubray Road is undergoing construction and will be completely closed with limited ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 10, 2022

Woman falls while cycling, moved by search team
A woman who hit a diagonal culvert and fell while cycling on the Myra Canyon Trail on Wednesday was helped out of the area by Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR). Eight search team members were...
Pete McIntyre Jun 09, 2022

Video series showcases Okanagan communities
Chambers of commerce from Armstrong to Osoyoos will be featured in a new series of promotional videos. Seven of the business groups throughout the Okanagan have put together short videos highlighting ...
Liam Verster Jun 09, 2022

RCMP seeking witnesses to crash
The Kelowna RCMP is asking anyone who may have been a witness to a serious motor vehicle collision to come forward. On May 22, 2022 at 9:15 p.m. RCMP attended the 1900-block of Enterprise Way for a tw...
Pete McIntyre Jun 09, 2022