Tag Archives: Okanagan
Masks mandatory at WFN buildings and facilities
Effective today (Nov. 4), a non-medical mask or face covering is required to be worn in all Westbank First Nation (WFN) operated spaces and facilities. This includes the WFN Government/Lindley Buildin...
Pete McIntyre Nov 04, 2020
End of road for $5.95 million project
Glenrosa Road in West Kelowna will reopen to motorists on Friday (Nov. 6) around 12 p.m. and the detour along McIver/McQueen/McGinnis will no longer be required. The $5.95 million multi-use infrastruc...
Pete McIntyre Nov 04, 2020
Increased capacity at new COVID-19 testing centre
Interior Health has established a new COVID-19 testing centre to increase capacity for Kelowna and the surrounding area. Effective today, COVID-19 testing will move from the Kelowna Urgent and Primary...
Pete McIntyre Nov 04, 2020
COVID-19 case at school
Interior Health has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case with a member of the Kelowna Secondary School (KSS) community. Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District 23) said it appears this exposure...
Pete McIntyre Nov 04, 2020
Rural fire department seeks new members
Applications are being accepted through the end of November for new members of the Joe Rich Fire Rescue Department. Prospective members must live within eight kilometers of Station 51 (11481 Highway 3...
Pete McIntyre Nov 03, 2020
Okanagan city adds mask-wearing requirement
The City of West Kelowna is the latest municipality to update its policy on wearing masks. The city is now requiring non-medical masks covering the nose and mouth to be worn at city-operated facilitie...
Pete McIntyre Nov 03, 2020
Remember together, apart: Remembrance Day 2020
As with so many things in 2020, Remembrance Day is going to look a little different this year. However, the Kelowna Museums Society and the Okanagan Military Museum are determined to ensure that the c...
Pete McIntyre Nov 02, 2020
More B.C. bettors backing Trump in U.S. election
B.C. bettors are banking on Donald Trump to win Tuesday’s U.S. election as part of what's now the single-most popular betting event in PlayNow.com history. Nearly 3,000 bets totaling more than $...
Pete McIntyre Nov 02, 2020
Pedestrian injured in highway collision
A teenager was taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in West Kelowna on Halloween night. RCMP responded to a collision in the 2200-block of Highway 97 around 8:00 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31). ...
Pete McIntyre Nov 02, 2020
Masks required at city and RDCO facilities
Effective today, a non-medical mask or face covering to cover the mouth and nose is now required to be worn in all indoor facilities operated by the City of Kelowna. That includes, City Hall, all recr...
Pete McIntyre Nov 02, 2020