Tag Archives: Okanagan
Sketch of sexual assault suspect released
RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspect in an attempted sexual assault in Kelowna earlier this month. On June 9, RCMP received a report from an adult female that an unknown man attempted to...
Jun 19, 2024
Multiple occupants escape Kelowna townhouse fire
A fire that broke out in a residential structure in Kelowna's Landmark neighbourhood led to nearly two dozen firefighters responding. The Kelowna Fire Department said crews responded to a fire in a to...
Jun 19, 2024
Several of Kelowna’s Community Safety Plan recommendations completed
Actions have been taken to address community safety in Kelowna. The second annual progress report on Kelowna’ Community Safety Plan was presented to city council, which showed that five of the r...
Jun 18, 2024
Okanagan drivers reminded to be on the lookout for wildlife
A road safety advocacy group is reminding Okanagan drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife on the highways. Road Safety At Work says there are roughly 9,900 wildlife vehicle collisions reported ever...
Jun 18, 2024
Provincial boost for active transportation projects in the Okanagan and Interior
Active transportation projects in the region are getting support from the province. B.C. is providing a total of $85-million through the Active Transportation Capital Fund to improve 11 active transpo...
Jun 18, 2024
Respiratory infection outbreak at KGH
Interior Health has declared a respiratory infection outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital. The health authority website stated the outbreak was identified in KGH’s 4B Medical Oncology unit Monda...
Jun 18, 2024
Suspect arrested twice in two days for stolen property
First it was a truck…and then a boat. RCMP in Lake Country say they arrested a suspect twice in three days for possessing stolen property. On June 8, 2024, RCMP initiated a traffic stop with a s...
Jun 18, 2024
Lightning sparks spot fire near Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park
A small fire was ignited south of Kelowna during the thunderstorm on Monday. The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire was discovered near Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, south of Kelowna and across ...
Jun 18, 2024
Severe thunderstorms forecasted for Okanagan, Interior
Lightning could be flashing above numerous Okanagan communities Monday, including Vernon. Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch June 17, as conditions could pose a risk of thunderstorm...
Jun 17, 2024
Crews deal with wind-driven grass fire
Firefighters in West Kelowna had their hands full with a grass fire that broke out on the south slopes of Mt. Boucherie near Daroch Park around 2 p.m. Friday. Fire chief Jason Brolund said the first a...
Jun 14, 2024