Tag Archives: Okanagan

Police searching for high-risk missing man
RCMP are asking for assistance to locate a high-risk missing man in the Okanagan. Police were requested to check on the wellbeing of 41-year-old Andrew Costea of Kelowna on Wednesday (July 10), stemmi...
Pete McIntyre Jul 10, 2024

‘Express libraries’ coming to Kelowna
The City of Kelowna and Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) have signed a letter of understanding to establish ‘express libraries’ in the future redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation Centr...
Pete McIntyre Jul 10, 2024

‘Puppy cam’ puts smile on your face, relieves stress
If you’re looking for a little joy that only a puppy can bring, you can check out the livestream of a Vernon hobby farm. Karen Smith, a registered Goldendoodle breeder at Silver Star Doodles, is...
Pete McIntyre Jul 10, 2024

Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan begins Friday
A campfire ban will take effect as of noon this Friday (July 12) throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral areas. It’s in cooperation with the BC Wildfire Service’s ban ...
Pete McIntyre Jul 09, 2024

Fire at vacant building injures one person
One person was taken to hospital in serious condition for treatment of burns after a fire broke out at an empty building at Benvoulin and Casorso in Kelowna over the noon hour on Monday. A lack of hyd...
Russ Byth Jul 09, 2024

RCMP launch program to remove ‘high-risk’ people from businesses
Proactive policing measures will be taken this summer to address community safety in Kelowna. For the 11th year, the Kelowna RCMP will run its Inadmissible Patrons Policy (IIP). The voluntary program ...
Liam Verster Jul 04, 2024

Man on crane causes major incident
An incident involving a man on a crane led to a large response from emergency personnel in Kelowna Wednesday night. RCMP say they responded to the incident between Leon Avenue and Water Street around ...
Pete McIntyre Jul 04, 2024

Public input sought for Manhattan Point Park
The City of Kelowna is asking the public to provide input to shape the future of Manhattan Point Park. Work is underway to design the park, located on Okanagan Lake off Manhattan Drive, and the public...
Liam Verster Jul 03, 2024

Mounties respond to about 170 files in Kelowna during Canada Day
Kelowna RCMP had a busy Canada Day. The RCMP said through July 1 and into the early hours of July 2, officers in the city responded to approximately 170 files. The incidents ranged from thefts to impa...
Liam Verster Jul 03, 2024

FortisBC to implement energy-based rates at EV chargers
A key utility provider in B.C. will be changing how it charges customers to power up their electric vehicles. FortisBC was granted approval from the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to use an energy-b...
Liam Verster Jul 03, 2024