Tag Archives: Okanagan
Unique project given green light from council
It’s the first project of its kind in Kelowna. Council has approved a development permit for a four-storey building at 907 Ethel Street which will include industrial use plus 10 apartment units....
Pete McIntyre Oct 20, 2020
RCMP investigating Salmon River Road incident
A North Okanagan man with a criminal history of violence against sex trade workers could be violating terms of his most recent sentence. RCMP say they are investigating after an incident reported as s...
Pete McIntyre Oct 20, 2020
Lucky spin nets woman $762,395
A Shuswap woman is glad she gave it one more try. Baillie Bridle of Salmon Arm won $762,395 in BC Lotteries’ Mega Jackpots Wheel of Fortune On Air. "I was playing for a bit and said I'd finish p...
Pete McIntyre Oct 20, 2020
Advisory Council elected by WFN residents
A new Advisory Council has been voted in by Westbank First Nation residents. The council is in accordance with WFN advisory council law. The 2020 - 2023 Advisory Council includes new representatives S...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
Flu shots more important than ever during pandemic
Every fall, healthcare providers encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu. This year, that message is stronger than ever. Interior Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Carol Fenton says there a...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
‘Publisher’s Clearing House’ phone scam
RCMP are warning residents to be wary of someone calling homes and saying they have won a car and a sizeable amount of money from “Publisher’s Clearing House.” The caller says all yo...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
‘Business Walk’ gets pulse of the business community
October 18-24 is B.C. Small Business Week and the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) and its community partners want to hear from regional businesses. Central Okanagan businesses...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
UPDATE Missing person located
UPDATE Oct. 20 RCMP in Kelowna say a 27-year-old woman reported missing Monday has been located. No other details have been provided. ==
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
Fire at residence treated as suspicious
A vacant home in Kelowna sustained major damage in a fire Sunday night. Kelowna Fire Dispatch received numerous 911 calls reporting flames and smoke coming from a building in the 100 block of Highway ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020
Suspect rams into police vehicles and flees
Two RCMP vehicles were damaged after officers tried to stop a suspected stolen vehicle in Lake Country Sunday night (Oct. 18). A speeding green Pontiac car, with licence plates that came back as as st...
Pete McIntyre Oct 19, 2020