Tag Archives: Okanagan
Alleged red-light runner causes crash
RCMP issued a ticket after a driver allegedly ran a red light and caused a three car collision in Kelowna. Police say on Tuesday (Feb. 16), just before 8:00 p.m. officers responded the intersection of...
Feb 17, 2021
1,533 new cases of COVID-19 & 26 deaths over long weekend
British Columbia did not see a spike in new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend, and in fact, the numbers continued to decline. The province reported 1,533 cases over the four days, for a daily avera...
Feb 16, 2021
City seeks draft budget input
West Kelowna residents are invited to provide input on the city’s 2021 draft budget People can visit a virtual open house between Feb. 16 to 25 at westkelownacity.ca or register to take part in ...
Feb 16, 2021
War medals recovered in drug house raid
Kelowna RCMP are looking for the rightful owner of five military medals recovered in a recent investigation. On Feb. 11, 2021, the Community Safety Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at a residence ...
Feb 16, 2021
Improved training supports local meat supply in rural communities
The B.C. government says an updated, mandatory training program for rural abattoir operators will help more British Columbians enjoy safe, locally raised beef, pork and poultry, as well as contribute ...
Feb 16, 2021
B.C. small farm pilot project receives funding
A new program from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries is providing $800,000 in funding to help accelerate small farm operations across a variety of communities. Supporting local food...
Feb 12, 2021
Be the reason we all have a ski season
The provincial government, local governments and an industry association are joining forces to safeguard the second half the ski season in B.C. In response to virus transmission in shared accommodatio...
Feb 12, 2021
New climate action funding coming for Thompson-Okanagan
The new $20.7 million Climate Adaptation Program will see a range of projects throughout B.C. deal with climate change effects on local highway networks. Approximately $4.4 million has been dedicated ...
Feb 12, 2021
Construction begins on next phase of park
Work will start Tuesday, Feb. 16 to construct a parking lot, sidewalks and improving the entrance road to Glenmore Recreation Park in Kelowna. The park is expected to open in Spring 2021. The dog park...
Feb 11, 2021
Okanagan man and his dog die in multi-vehicle crash on Coquihalla
Highway 5 north of Hope reopened to traffic Wednesday evening after a multi-vehicle crash that claimed one life and injured more than 30 others, some seriously. RCMP say the incident began the morning...
Feb 11, 2021