Tag Archives: Okanagan
Paw Patrol bottles recalled due to choking hazard
Paw Patrol plastic drinking bottles are being recalled due to potential choking hazards. Health Canada says the bottles come in red, blue, purple and pink with removable blue, teal, red and pink lids....
Mar 30, 2022
Interior records 61 new COVID-19 cases as provincial hospitalizations declined
Interior Health was home to 61 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the fourth most new cases in the province. The cases were part of 287 identified throughout B.C.; Interior Health: 61 Fraser Health: 75 Vanco...
Mar 29, 2022
WildSafe BC reminding residents of safe spring and summer hiking practices
KAMLOOPS - As hikers begin planning for spring and summer treks, WildSafe BC is reminding people of basic safety habits they should get into. Easy to remember, and effective – bring bear spray, ...
Mar 29, 2022
Regional District passes $59M budget
The Regional District of Central Okanagan board has passed its 2022 budget which totals $59 million. That’s an increase of 2.5 per cent over 2021. Regional board chair Loyal Wooldridge said the ...
Mar 29, 2022
Merritt Speedway gearing up for new season
The familiar roar of stock car engines will once again be heard from the Merritt Speedway in Lower Nicola this year. After COVID-19 restrictions hampered races for fans of the sport the past few years...
Mar 29, 2022
Slight rise in COVID hospitalizations with 6 more deaths
COVID-19 hospitalizations are slowly rising in B.C. with 288 today, up 28 from Friday, with concerns that we may see a new wave driven by the BA2 sub-variant, which appears to be happening in Quebec. ...
Mar 28, 2022
Attempted murder charge laid after attack on Kelowna Mountie
An attempted murder charge has been laid after the stabbing of a Mountie in Kelowna over the weekend. Police say the officer received a serious stab wound above the eye during the incident Saturday, M...
Mar 28, 2022
New family centre to help children and families
Kelowna-based not-for-profit society Childhood Connections has announced the soft opening of their new Family Centre on Highway 97. Located at the corner of Harvey Avenue and Burtch Road, the facility...
Mar 28, 2022
Adventure lover remembered with donation to search team
The family of a man who died while enjoying the outdoors has showed their appreciation to search and rescue teams in the Okanagan. Ryan Fletcher died in a snowboarding accident in the Big White Mounta...
Mar 27, 2022
Police officer suffers serious injuries
A police officer was taken to hospital after being injured while responding to an incident this morning in Kelowna. The officer was dispatched to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Ellis Street just a...
Mar 27, 2022