Tag Archives: Okanagan
B.C. surpasses 10,000 Covid cases
B.C. has gone over 10,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March. “This number does give us reason for pause,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. “It’s...
Pete McIntyre Oct 08, 2020
Police seek tips on vandalism suspects
The City of Kelowna says taggers cost the community more than $400,000 every year to paint over or remove graffiti on public property and more than $350,000 on private property. This year has been the...
Pete McIntyre Oct 08, 2020
RCMP’s ERT takes wanted man into custody
A suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at two people earlier this month, was arrested in Kelowna Wednesday night by the RCMP’s emergency response team. Police say the man, who was wanted on a war...
Pete McIntyre Oct 08, 2020
Arrest warrants issued for wanted & violent man
RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a man wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant. On April 14, 2020, a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large was issued for 46-year-old Wilfred "Will...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
115 new Covid cases in B.C., just one in Interior
The majority of new COVID-19 cases in B.C continue to come from the Lower Mainland. A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 115 new cases on Wednesday, which includes one...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
Two Rockets taken in NHL Draft
The Kelowna Rockets had a pair of players selected on the second day of the 2020 NHL Draft. Defenceman Michael Kruitl went off the board first, selected 110th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
Council moves ahead with plan for new city hall
West Kelowna Council has approved a borrowing authorization bylaw that includes using an assent free loan to design, build and finance its first City Hall. The city's current debt is below five per ce...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
Community steps up to allow for purchase of needed medical equipment
The community has rallied around its hospital. The generosity of residents has allowed the KGH Foundation to purchase several new pieces of equipment to support front-line health care staff in the del...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
Break and enter causes extensive damage to businesses
RCMP is searching for a pair of break-in suspects, after what appears to be a foiled early morning attempt to steal a Bitcoin ATM from a business in Kelowna. On Wednesday (Oct. 7) at 3:02 a.m., RCMP r...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020
Fire causes major damage to restaurant
UPDATE 9:22 a.m. A fire has caused major damage to a popular Kelowna restaurant. The fire department says a blaze at Olympia Greek Taverna on Highway 33 in Rutland started in the rear portion just aft...
Pete McIntyre Oct 07, 2020