Tag Archives: Okanagan
West Kelowna offers condolences for fire property loss
Appreciation to fire fighters and condolences to those affected by wildfires On behalf of West Kelowna Council, Mayor Gord Milsom extended heartfelt condolences to the owners of the home lost in Glenr...
Aug 26, 2021
WHL backs B.C.’s proof of vaccination program
The Western Hockey League says its five B.C. based teams will fully support the B.C. government’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination program announced earlier this week. All spectators will be requir...
Aug 25, 2021
West Kelowna gets grants for housing needs report and peer program
The City of West Kelowna has secured two grants from the B.C. government totalling $190,000. The first grant of $30,000 through the Housing Needs Report Program fund, will aid in the development of a ...
Aug 25, 2021
Pop-up vaccination clinic coming to Gatzke Orchard
Interior Health will offer COVID-19 vaccines in Lake Country through a pop-up clinic Friday. The clinic will be operating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gatzke Orchard at 15686 Pelmewash Parkway in Oya...
Aug 25, 2021
Council approves new gas bar in Kelowna
Kelowna council has approved a development permit for a gas station and car wash at 2100 Rutland Road North, also known as Reids Corner. The Otter Co-op gas bar is proposed to include three two-sided ...
Aug 24, 2021
UPDATE: New wildfire on Westside Road under control
UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. All tactical evacuation orders have been lifted for properties in Sail View Bay and along Bear Creek Road, north of Parkinson Road in West Kelowna. Municipal and BC Wildfire Service ...
Aug 24, 2021
Boil water notice for part of West Kelowna
Utility crews in West Kelowna are responding to a water main break in Glenrosa. Area residents and businesses may experience low to no water pressure. The City of West Kelowna and Interior Health have...
Aug 24, 2021
Kelowna Mountie charged with assault in wellness check
KELOWNA, B.C. - The British Columbia Prosecution Service says an RCMP officer in Kelowna has been charged with assault in connection with an incident last year. The prosecution service said in a state...
Aug 23, 2021
Evacuation order for Mabel Lake Forest Service Road downgraded to alert
Some North Okanagan residents who were forced to leave thier homes several weeks ago are now allowed to return. An evacuation order issued for a portion of Mabel Lake Forest Service Road (Lumby Mabel ...
Aug 23, 2021
Clinical research on Alzheimer’s disease and agitation to go at Okanagan Clinical Trials
Okanagan Clinical Trials is seeking people living with a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and agitation to take part in a clinical study. The Kelowna-based medical research company is conducti...
Aug 23, 2021