Tag Archives: Okanagan
More land added to regional parks
Two regional parks in the Central Okanagan are being expanded. The Regional District of Central Okanagan has announced the purchase of two separate pieces of land, which will give residents and visito...
Mar 01, 2022
RCMP warn of increased cases of sextortion in Vernon and area
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is warning the public that regional trends show increases in youth being sexually extorted. Mounties have investigated 14 cases of sextortion locally since January 1, 2022. ...
Mar 01, 2022
COVID death toll rises by 22, new cases & hospitalizations declining
Interior Health continues to lead British Columbia in new COVID-19 cases with 319 over the weekend (three day total), part of the 974 in the province. COVID-related hospitalizations continue to declin...
Feb 28, 2022
New secondary school for West Kelowna
The B.C government has announced plans for a new secondary school in West Kelowna, with construction expected to start in three years. The 1,200-seat facility will be built on the site of the existing...
Feb 28, 2022
COVID-19 case numbers continue to improve, but death toll rises
While the numbers have been on the decline, Interior Health continues to lead the province in new COVID-19 cases. The health authority reported 183 new infections on Friday, down by 11 from Thursday. ...
Feb 25, 2022
Man accused of stealing a taxi
Police arrested a suspect after a taxi was stolen in Kelowna. RCMP responded to a report of theft of taxi on Highway 33 just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. “The driver had called police f...
Feb 25, 2022
Closing time for outdoor skating rink
Kelowna’s popular outdoor skating rink will only be open for a few more days. The City of Kelowna has announced the rink in Stuart Park will close as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1. "With spring ju...
Feb 25, 2022
UPDATE: Stores pull Russian liquor from government outlets
UPDATE: 6:00 a.m. Feb. 26 Crown liquor stores in British Columbia, and several Canadian provinces, were pulling Russian products from their shelves Friday in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For...
Feb 25, 2022
Interior Health records 194 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
Interior Health continued to lead the province with new COVID-19 cases Thursday. Of the 597 cases identified across the province, 194 came from the Interior. The health jurisdiction with the second hi...
Feb 24, 2022
Public input sought on future vision for park
Central Okanagan residents can help the Regional District draft a new plan to guide management of the 27.6-hectare Kalamoir waterfront park. Head to yoursay.rdco.com to get involved and complete a sur...
Feb 24, 2022