Tag Archives: Okanagan

Jim Pattison recognized for distinguished service
The Government of Saskatchewan has recognized Jim Pattison with the Saskatchewan Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to Saskatchewan’s economy and his dedication to philanthropy. Mr. ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 18, 2022

Interior Health records 66 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths confirmed across B.C.
Interior Health had the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases Thursday, but none of the latest deaths linked to the virus. I-H reported 66 new infections, the most of the five health authorities....
Liam Verster Mar 17, 2022

Man arrested in wooded area after fleeing traffic stop
Police were involved in the pursuit of a man on a motorbike in the urban and remote areas of Kelowna on Wednesday. Officers with B.C. Highway Patrol and Kelowna Municipal Traffic were conducting distr...
Pete McIntyre Mar 17, 2022

Interior doctor recognized for health care contributions
A doctor serving the Interior has been recognized for his contributions to improving the quality of health care in British Columbia. Dr. Harsh Hundal, Interior Health (I-H) executive director for qual...
Liam Verster Mar 17, 2022

Work underway to clean Kelowna streets
Spring has arrived and Kelowna crews are already in action, with the full street sweeping program set to begin on Sunday. "Residents may have already noticed our crews sweeping up what's left of winte...
Russ Byth Mar 17, 2022

No new COVID-19 cases in two B.C. health regions
Interior Health had 182 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, up from the 69 the day before. The Ministry of Health reported 235 new infections in B.C., with the figures from the two Lower Mainland health ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 16, 2022

Okanagan College to benefit from province’s Feed B.C. program
British Columbia is providing local food to post-secondary schools across the province, including those in the Okanagan. The province’s Feed B.C. initiative is helping 20 campuses, including Oka...
Liam Verster Mar 16, 2022

Province launches pandemic review, Liberals pan limited scope
The B.C. Liberals are disappointed with how the Horgan government plans to conduct an independent review into its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opposition leader Shirley Bond said the NDP’s...
Pete McIntyre Mar 16, 2022

Toddler walker and teethers recalled as potential choking hazards
Two recalls have been issued by Battat Toys with potential choking hazards. On Wednesday, Mar. 16, a recall was issued for B. toys Wooden Activity Toddler Walker – Walk ‘n’ Learn bec...
Liam Verster Mar 16, 2022

BCHL and Shaw help local charities
Shaw Communications and the B.C. Hockey League are teaming up to bring back Brighter Communities - a text-to-donate initiative supporting local charities in B.C. communities. For the second year in a ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 16, 2022