Tag Archives: Okanagan
Interior’s first Express and Go recycling station at Big White
Recycling just got more convenient at Big White. Starting today, residents, skiers and snowboarders at the popular ski resort can drop off their refundable beverage containers at the region's first Re...
Pete McIntyre Nov 25, 2020
No mask….no skiing
Big White has shown that it is taking the COVID-19 procedures that it has in place very seriously. It has suspended the season passes of three guests that refused to follow the mask policy. Senior V-P...
Pete McIntyre Nov 25, 2020
Suspicious fire torches structure
The Kelowna Fire Department and RCMP are investigating a suspicious garage fire that happened Tuesday afternoon. It was on Lakeshore Road by Bertram Creek Regional Park. Fire crews were only able to a...
Pete McIntyre Nov 25, 2020
New record for COVID-19 cases in B.C.
B.C. has set another grim new record for COVID-19 cases. The province reported 941 new cases Tuesday, raising the total to 28,348. The previous daily record was 762 set last week. Interior Health (IH)...
Pete McIntyre Nov 24, 2020
‘If someone is overdue, call 911:’ search & rescue official
Some family members out for an off-roading adventure ended up being rescued after spending a cold night in their disabled vehicle. A father, his daughter and her boyfriend had gone for a drive to Glen...
Pete McIntyre Nov 24, 2020
30th Annual Santa Shuffle & Elf Walk
It is time to lace up the running shoes and put on those reindeer antlers for the 30th Annual Santa Shuffle and Elf Walk. While this will be a virtual walk/run this year, the Salvation Army says the n...
Pete McIntyre Nov 24, 2020
Theatre makes case to Dr. Henry to safely hold shows
The Caravan Farm Theatre in Spallumcheen has sent a letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry, asking her to include live theatre on the list of businesses allowed to remain in operation if current health orders are...
Pete McIntyre Nov 23, 2020
Woman arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance for not wearing mask
A woman was arrested after Kelowna RCMP responded to a complaint of trespass and causing a disturbance at a local business. On Saturday (Nov. 22) around 4:00 p.m., RCMP received a complaint from a bus...
Pete McIntyre Nov 23, 2020
B.C. Covid update: 1,933 new cases, 17 new deaths
B.C. is reporting 1,933 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend, along with 17 new deaths. One-hundred and-four (104) of the cases were in Interior Health (IH), while 88 per cent were in the Fraser a...
Pete McIntyre Nov 23, 2020
Bond elected interim leader of B.C Liberal Caucus
The B.C Liberal Caucus has elected its interim leader of the Official Opposition today (Nov. 23). Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond will serve in the role until a leadership race can be held. I...
Pete McIntyre Nov 23, 2020