Tag Archives: Okanagan
Study says majority of B.C. residents impacting climate change with yard work
BC Hydro suggests many British Columbians are contributing to climate change by using a gas-powered lawnmower, instead of an electric one. A new survey conducted on behalf of government-owned utility ...
Apr 22, 2021
West Kelowna finalizes tax hike
The average West Kelowna property owner will play an extra $84 in municipal taxes this year after city council adopted its 2021 budget. The bylaw sets the tax increase at 4.05 per cent, which includes...
Apr 22, 2021
Senior injured after assault by stranger
A West Kelowna man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by a stranger. On Tuesday April 20, just before 9:30 p.m., several residents of a mobile home park in the 1900-block of Highway 97 in...
Apr 22, 2021
Glenrosa Road opens Friday
The City of West Kelowna anticipates opening Glenrosa Road for vehicle, cycling and pedestrian traffic on Friday, April 23 by noon, as improvements are almost complete. Road paving, storm sewer and si...
Apr 22, 2021
Dry weather could come to end this weekend
The tinder-dry grasslands and forests around the Okanagan could get some relief this weekend. After a few months of way less than usual precipitation, the forecast is calling for rain on Saturday and ...
Apr 22, 2021
Potentially harmful algal bloom identified on Wood Lake
A potentially harmful algal bloom has been observed on Wood Lake. Interior Health said while most algal blooms are harmless, some species have the potential to produce toxins that can be harmful to hu...
Apr 21, 2021
B.C. Covid numbers lower for second straight day
B.C.’s new Covid-19 cases numbers on Wednesday were slightly higher than Tuesday, but still down from the weekly average. The province reported 862 new cases, with 54 in the Interior Health regi...
Apr 21, 2021
West Kelowna allows outdoor patios and retail areas
The City of West Kelowna has created the Temporary Patio and Retail Space Program to help restaurants and retail establishments expand their exterior business space, provided they meet municipal guide...
Apr 21, 2021
Alleged bike thief arrested on rail trail
A Kelowna man is facing potential charges after allegedly trying to flee police on a stolen electric bike. On Tuesday (April 20), just before 6:00 p.m., RCMP were notified that an e-bike had been stol...
Apr 21, 2021
Passenger Transportation Board pauses Uber application for expansion
VICTORIA - B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) has shelved Uber’s bid to offer service throughout the province while it investigates the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the ind...
Apr 21, 2021