Tag Archives: Okanagan

Over 100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Interior
After a day of declines, the Interior’s COVID-19 numbers are back on the rise, as 101 new cases were confirmed in the Interior. As of Thursday, the Interior’s active case count was 578, up...
Liam Verster Dec 02, 2021

Safety and growth are keys to Kelowna’s proposed budget
Kelowna’s proposed 2022 budget calls for a tax increase of 3.49 per cent to keep up with infrastructure and growth needs. “Preparing for post-pandemic recovery, the city's fiscal approach ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 02, 2021

Finalists for Kelowna business awards unveiled
The finalists have been announced for The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards. A virtual event for nominees and sponsors today lifted the lid on the 45 Rock’n Resilien...
Pete McIntyre Dec 02, 2021

COVID-19 numbers in the Interior heading back down
The active COVID-19 case count for the Interior fell to 537 Wednesday, Dec.1, as 69 new cases were confirmed in the region. The new cases were part of 375 across B.C., and as of Wednesday, there were ...
Liam Verster Dec 01, 2021

Vernon resident takes over leadership of college board
A former Vernon city councillor is the new leader of the Okanagan College board of directors. Juliette Cunningham, who has served as the board’s vice chair since November 2019, has been elected ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 01, 2021

Lifting of capacity limits big relief to junior hockey teams
Junior hockey teams are among the most pleased that capacity limits on indoor events and gatherings will be lifted in Interior Health as of midnight tonight, Nov. 30. Officials with the Kelowna Rocket...
Pete McIntyre Nov 30, 2021

Former Kelowna student named Rhodes Scholar
A former Kelowna student has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Jesse Lafontaine, a graduate of cole Kelowna Secondary School, and current medical student, is one of 11 Canadians who will attend the Oxford ...
Pete McIntyre Nov 30, 2021

New phase of Okanagan Youth Recovery House kicks off with $25,000 gift
The campaign to open a purpose-built facility for youth struggling with addiction is off to a strong start thanks to the support of the Stober Foundation. The group’s $25,000 donation will be ad...
Pete McIntyre Nov 30, 2021

Opening of outdoor skating rink delayed
The outdoor public skating season in Kelowna has been delayed a few days by Mother Nature. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the Stuart Park outdoor skating rink will open on Friday, Dec. 3 at 10...
Pete McIntyre Nov 29, 2021

Investigation ongoing after driver on Highway 97 crashed and ran
The B.C. Highway Patrol (BCHP) is investigating after a driver was caught on video weaving in and out of traffic, narrowly avoiding cars and a semi, before slamming into a rock face. Investigation ong...
Staff Nov 29, 2021