Tag Archives: Okanagan

Father’s Day car show parked for 2021
Plans to hold the Boyd Autobody & Glass Father's Day Charity Car Show in Kelowna have hit a roadblock, and won’t be able to proceed in 2021. Earlier this year, the organizers announced they ...
Pete McIntyre May 03, 2021

Suspects located after shots fired in Peachland
Three people were arrested — and later released without charges — after a report of shots fired at a residence in Peachland. On April 30, 2021 just before 1:30 p.m., West Kelowna RCMP rece...
Pete McIntyre May 03, 2021

Man in custody after major police response in Kelowna
Roads in the area were shut down and residents of nearby homes were advised to stay inside after a dynamic and unfolding police incident Sunday in Kelowna. On May 2, just after 9:00 a.m., RCMP receive...
Pete McIntyre May 03, 2021

Rising water closes Mission Creek Greenway underpass
it is a sure sign that the spring freshet is underway, rising water levels have forced the closure of Gordon Drive bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway. The Regional District of Central O...
Kevin Rothwell Apr 30, 2021

B.C. Covid update Friday: 740 new cases, 40% have vaccine
British Columbia ended the work week with the lowest new Covid-19 case number in over a month. The province reported 740 new cases Friday, lowest since the 716 on March 24, 2021. Total cases have now ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 30, 2021

Human caused fires in Kelowna under investigation
RCMP and the Kelowna Fire Department continue to investigate a spike in human-caused fires in the city of Kelowna. Since January 2021, the RCMP and the fire department have responded to a significant ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 30, 2021

Federal grant will fund locally-made meals
Federal funding will help put healthy food on the tables of Central Okanagan residents. In response to the impacts of Covid-19 on families, Childhood Connections - Okanagan Families & Childcare So...
Pete McIntyre Apr 30, 2021

UPDATE: Man arrested after woman’s death released without charge
A man taken into custody in connection with a Shuswap woman’s death, has been released without charge. The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit and BC Coroners Service continue their paralle...
Pete McIntyre Apr 29, 2021

Change of leaders at Kelowna Salvation Army
Having served The Salvation Army in British Columbia since 2003, Captains Darryl and Kim Burry have received new appointments with The Salvation Army in Alberta. "Kim and I moved to Kelowna in 2003 wi...
Pete McIntyre Apr 29, 2021

Grant to help planning to protect Okanagan Lake
The Vancouver Foundation is providing $300,000 to the partnership that is developing the Okanagan Lake Responsibility Strategy. It includes the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Regional District of Centr...
russ.byth@jpbg.ca Apr 29, 2021