Tag Archives: Okanagan
UPDATE Winter storm warnings in effect
UPDATE Dec. 21 5 a.m. A snowfall warning is in effect for: Central Okanagan – including Kelowna North Okanagan – including Vernon South Okanagan – including Penticton Snowfall with t...
Pete McIntyre Dec 20, 2020
B.C. reports 11 more COVID-19 deaths and 624 new cases
New cases and deaths were down in Friday’s B.C. COVID-19 update. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, announced 624 new cases (down from 673 on Thursd...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2020
Liberals push province for rapid COVID testing in seniors homes
The opposition B.C. Liberals are calling for a COVID-19 rapid testing pilot project to be added to long-term care homes. Interim leader Shirley Bond said as the number of exposures and deaths in long-...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2020
More COVID-19 cases linked to Big White
Sixteen more COVID-19 cases are now linked to a cluster at Big White Resort near Kelowna. The total number of cases identified to date is 76. Interior Health (IH) said, of the cases, 44 reside on Big ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2020
UPDATE First day issues with B.C. Recovery Benefit applications
UPDATE 11 a.m. British Columbians have started applying for the B.C. Recovery Benefit today — but there’s already been problems with the site crashing. The province says it appears to be d...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2020
UPDATE Missing West Kelowna boy found
UPDATE 10:45 a.m. RCMP confirm a missing boy from West Kelowna has been located. “The RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 10-year-old male child reported missing has been located. Thanks to the ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2020
B.C. Covid update Thursday: 21 deaths, 673 new cases
B.C. is reporting 21 new COVID-19-related deaths for a second straight day, the majority of them seniors in long term care. There are 673 new cases, including 66 in Interior Health. “Here in B.C...
Pete McIntyre Dec 17, 2020
Less traffic expected at YLW, but passengers should be prepared for new travel measures
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is preparing for an essential holiday travel season to help those who need to travel this winter, get where they need to go. Typically, during the holiday season, Y...
Pete McIntyre Dec 17, 2020
BC Marketplace launched to help businesses and shoppers
B.C. small business owners have a new way to promote their goods and services as they continue to deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small Business BC, has launched the BC Marketplace, a ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 17, 2020
Foiled getaway for suspect
An RCMP officer was in the right place at the right time to help catch a stolen vehicle suspect. West Kelowna RCMP was notified that a black Subaru Legacy had been stolen from outside a residence this...
Pete McIntyre Dec 17, 2020