Tag Archives: Okanagan
Winter storm warning issued for Coquihalla
Drivers are asked to take extra care on the Coquihalla Tuesday (Dec. 15) as a winter storm warning is in effect for the Hope to Merritt stretch of the highway. Environment Canada says a total of 20-to...
Pete McIntyre Dec 15, 2020
Realtors give back after record sales in 2020
Vantage West Realty in Kelowna is marking their record year with a donation to New Story Charity to fund a 3D printed home in Mexico. "Real estate was one of the most resilient sectors of the local ec...
Pete McIntyre Dec 15, 2020
$7.3 million announced for Regional Transit
The Kelowna Regional Transit System is getting a funding boost from senior governments. As part of the Government of Canada and Province of B.C.'s Safe Restart plan, the system will receive $7.3 milli...
Pete McIntyre Dec 15, 2020
B.C. government says proposed insurance rate decrease is largest in 40 years
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s public insurance company is applying for a 15 per cent decrease in its basic rates. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says if the request is approved by the B.C. Ut...
Pete McIntyre Dec 14, 2020
B.C. Covid update Monday: 49 new deaths, 2,146 new cases
The COVID-19 death toll added another 49 names over the weekend in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made that announcement on Monday while also reporting 2,146 new COVID ca...
Pete McIntyre Dec 14, 2020
Young driver tries to flee from police after crash
A teenager is facing numerous potential charges after a recent crash in West Kelowna. Police say on Wednesday, Dec. 9 just after 10:30 p.m., West Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle...
Pete McIntyre Dec 14, 2020
RCMP investigates suspicious death
One man is dead and another person has been taken in custody after an incident in Kelowna. RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance in the 1700-block of Highway 33 near Black Mountain on Sunday eve...
Pete McIntyre Dec 14, 2020
Organizer of COVID-19 rally issued $2,300 fine
A protest over COVID-19 measures has resulted in the event organizer being fined for violating public health orders. The protest and march was held Saturday (Dec.12) in the downtown area of Kelowna. R...
Pete McIntyre Dec 13, 2020
Friday update: 737 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., 11 deaths
B.C. health officials are encouraging residents to take a step back from the usual holiday rush this weekend. “Take the time to get outside and enjoy a quieter weekend with those in your househo...
Pete McIntyre Dec 11, 2020
ICBC insurance renewals to go online
The Insurance Corporation of B.C. will allow its customers to renew their insurance online starting in May, 2022. B.C.’s Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerat...
Pete McIntyre Dec 11, 2020