Tag Archives: Okanagan
UPDATE: Lower Mainland man dies in Kelowna crash
UPDATE: 8:45 a.m. RCMP say a Lower Mainland man was killed in a crash early Sunday morning in Kelowna, while a passenger suffered serious injuries. On July 25, shortly before 3:00 a.m., RCMP, the Kelo...
Jul 25, 2021
COVID cases linked to Okanagan nightclub
Interior Health has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Gotham nightclub in Kelowna on July 18. Individuals who attended the nightclub on this date are asked to self-monitor for sympt...
Jul 24, 2021
COVID-19 cases keep rising in B.C., and in Interior Health
COVID-19 cases in B.C. continue their upward trend. The province reported 112 new cases on Friday, the highest since June 18. Interior Health continues to lead the five health regions in new cases wit...
Jul 23, 2021
BBQ ban in RDCO and Kelowna parks
Given the extremely dry conditions and high to extreme fire danger, effective immediately, all barbeques are banned in Regional District of Central Okanagan regional and community parks. Charcoal and ...
Jul 23, 2021
Connector fire still ‘out of control,’ but little growth
The Brenda Creek wildfire northwest of Peachland is not showing any significant growth. BC Wildfire said Friday the fire is estimated at 622 hectares and is classified as out of control. An evacuation...
Jul 23, 2021
COVID-19 cases still rising
B.C. is reporting 89 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest total in more than a month. Interior Health has the most new cases among the five health regions with 37, and has the second most active case...
Jul 22, 2021
Police investigating racist incident involving swastika
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating after a swastika was spray-painted in a West Kelowna parking lot. Police responded to a complaint of the symbol in a mall parking lot in the 500-block of Hi...
Jul 22, 2021
Arson suspect arrested and facing charge
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in the Central Okanagan believe they have found a fire bug. A man is facing charges of arson after an incident in West Kelowna earlier this month. On July 10 just after 8:3...
Jul 22, 2021
UPDATE: Homes evacuated due to wildfire along Shuswap Lake
UPDATE 8:30 a.m. July 22 A wildfire near the north end of Shuswap Lake has led to an evacuation order for part of the community of Seymour Arm. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issued the order ...
Jul 22, 2021
Funding helps charities balance demand with capacity
The year 2020 stormed in and shook up the non-profit sector, causing many organizations to deliver their critical programs and services while experiencing an extreme loss of revenue and with increased...
Jul 21, 2021