Tag Archives: Okanagan
Kelowna rolls out safety measures in time for unofficial start of summer
The City of Kelowna is assuring residents it is doing everything it can to keep its residents safe this summer. "Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Kelowna. And that means ...
May 19, 2021
Man wanted for murder turns himself in to Salmon Arm RCMP
A man wanted in a murder investigation in Calgary has turned himself in to Salmon Arm RCMP. Christopher Douglas Mathers, 34, was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the stabbing homicid...
May 19, 2021
GolfBC Championship set for Okanagan in September
The Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada will hold its 2021 GolfBC Championship September 20 – 25 at Gallagher’s Canyon in Kelowna. A field of 144 professionals will tee off for the fifth play...
May 19, 2021
New name for BC RCMP Traffic Services
The RCMP division that is responsible for provincial traffic safety has a new name. What has been known as BC RCMP Traffic Services, or E Division Traffic Services, the last 20 years is now called BC ...
May 19, 2021
RCMP identify homicide victims as brothers
RCMP say two men found dead near Naramata last week were brothers from Kamloops whose deaths have been classified as homicides. The bodies of Erick Fryer, 29, and Carlos Fryer, 31 were discovered in a...
May 18, 2021
New fees for taxis & ride-hailing at YLW
Kelowna International Airport is adding an annual $50 licensing fee, combined with a $2 per-trip pick-up fee and $2 drop-off fee, for taxis and other transportation services such as ride-hailing. YLW ...
May 17, 2021
Interpretive programs return to regional parks
In-person interpretive programs are back at parks in the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The programs are once again being offered with limited numbers of pre-registered participants following ...
May 17, 2021
Fire Safety House comes to a screen near you
The Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) is bringing back its Fire Safety House in a different form. Prior to the pandemic, KFD would tour Kelowna schools with its portable Fire Safety House, educating stude...
May 17, 2021
Witnesses sought to motorcycle MVA
Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for information related to a serious motor vehicle incident involving a motorcycle on Sunday, May 16, 2021. At about 6:45 p.m., a motorbike was involved in a single vehicle...
May 17, 2021
Snow expected on mountain passes
A special weather statement has been issued for some mountain highway passes in southern B.C. Environment Canada says a cold front will move across the region tonight through Tuesday bringing precipit...
May 17, 2021