Tag Archives: Okanagan
Okanagan College appoints new Dean of Health and Social Development
Okanagan College (OC) has a new faculty member who is bringing almost two decades of experience into the role. The OC announced Patrena Mackie is the college’s new Dean of Health and Social Deve...
Jul 31, 2024
RDCO implements Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions
The Regional District fo Central Okanagan has increased its outdoor watering restrictions. Effective as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, all six water systems in the RDCO were under Stage 3 water restricti...
Jul 30, 2024
Five-year housing target set for West Kelowna, other B.C. communities
The City of West Kelowna has been included in the third round of the province’s housing target program. Under the initiative, West Kelowna was tasked with building 2,266 new housing units within...
Jul 30, 2024
Local toxic drug deaths rose over the past two months
The downward trend of illicit toxic drug deaths in Vernon has come to an end. The B.C. Coroners Service reported a combined eight illicit toxic drug deaths in Vernon during May and June this year. Loc...
Jul 30, 2024
Infrastructure investment to bolster energy capacity in Vernon, Southern Interior
Power production and capacity capabilities in Vernon and the Southern Interior are getting a boost. The B.C. Government will invest a total of $5.8 billion in capital spending for energy infrastructur...
Jul 29, 2024
Fatal plane crash near Merritt under investigation
The RCMP have launched an investigation into a Southern Interior plane crash. Officers responded to a report of a plane that crashed two kilometres north of the Merritt Highway, east of Highway 5A, at...
Jul 29, 2024
Battery research facility planned for UBC Okanagan
The university in Kelowna will be home to a new battery innovation centre. The B.C. Government pledged $2 million, through its Innovation Clean Energy (ICE) fund, to establish a facility aimed at rese...
Jul 29, 2024
New Chair, board members named to KGH Foundation
The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation has a new leader at the helm. The KGH Foundation announced that Janine Karlsen is the new Board Chair. Kalsen has serves as a director on the Board since 2021. ...
Jul 26, 2024
Severe thunderstorms possible for the Okanagan
Lightning flashes may be seen in the Okanagan as a storm moves into the area. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Thursday, July 25, stating conditions are favourable for a storm to ...
Jul 25, 2024
Dream Rally go in Kelowna Saturday, will affect traffic
Downtown Kelowna will be filled with exotic and luxury cars for the return of the Okanagan Dream Rally Saturday. The event, featuring over 250 vehicles, will require some road closures and parking res...
Jul 25, 2024