Tag Archives: Okanagan
Rebates available for solar panels, battery storage systems
British Columbians wishing to capture and store their own energy can access some financial aid. B.C. Hydro has opened its rebates for eligible gird-connected solar panels and for battery storage syste...
Jul 24, 2024
Drugs and cash seized in trafficking investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in the Okanagan led to the seizure of large quantities of cash and substances. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Targeted Policing Unit, Combined Forces Special Enfor...
Jul 23, 2024
Kelowna adds quality of life, economy to its list of key priorities
The City of Kelowna is looking at improving quality of life for residents and bolstering the economy in the coming years. Kelowna City Council endorsed an update to its Council Priorities 2023-2026, r...
Jul 23, 2024
Grants available for community projects in Kelowna
The City of Kelowna has opened grant opportunities for neighbourhood-led projects and events in the fall. The city stated it was accepting applications for the Neighbourhood Grant and Youth Developmen...
Jul 22, 2024
Kelowna extending contract for e-scooters, e-bikes
Residents and visitors to Kelowna will be able to have the micromobility option for a few more years. The City of Kelowna has extended its contract with Lime for the e-scooters and e-bikes for another...
Jul 19, 2024
Mosquito control work planned in the Central Okanagan
The second round of catch basin mosquito control will go in the Central Okanagan next week. The Regional District of Central Okanagan said its Mosquito Control program crew will be visiting area neigh...
Jul 19, 2024
A dozen wildfires burning in Okanagan, Shuswap
UPDATE 11:20 a.m. July 19 The wildfire south of Kingfisher is now considered Under Control, and the Jack Creek Road fire has been re-classifies as Being Held. The other 12 fires are still Out of Contr...
Jul 19, 2024
Mara Mountain wildfire nearly quadrupled in size
The wildfire burning southeast of Sicamous saw significant growth Thursday. The wildfire was reported at five hectares in size at around 9:09 a.m. July 18, and the B.C. Wildfire Service said by 8:27 p...
Jul 19, 2024
Drugs and weapon seized during traffic stop in Lake Country
A routine traffic stop in Lake Country led to RCMP seizure of drugs, a weapon and cash. On June 27, officers in Lake Country pulled over to inspect a vehicle without valid insurance that was stopped o...
Jul 17, 2024
UPDATE: Fire south of Peachland has grown in size
UPDATE 12 p.m. July 17 The wildfire discovered south of Peachland Wednesday morning has spread. The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire that was discovered on the west side of Highway 97 between Peach...
Jul 17, 2024