Tag Archives: Okanagan
DASHCAM VIDEO: A first-hand view of a frightening highway crash in the Shuswap
Newly-shared dashcam video of a highway crash last week in the Shuswap shows how close those involved came to tragedy. RAW VIDEO: (Video Credit: Shared by Chad Willox / Facebook) Four people were inju...
Pete McIntyre Jul 20, 2020
Investigation launched into suspicious fire
Police are treating the cause of a vehicle fire in Kelowna as suspicious, and are hoping the public can help in the investigation. This morning (July 20) just before 4 a.m., RCMP were called upon to a...
Pete McIntyre Jul 20, 2020
Water quality advisory lifted
The Regional District of Central Okanagan, along with Interior Health, have rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Falcon Ridge Water System in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Are...
Pete McIntyre Jul 20, 2020
UPDATE: Police locate body of missing person
UPDATE RCMP say the body of a missing West Kelowna man has been found, and the coroner has been called to assist in the investigation. Police say Glen Tarbet, 49, went missing Saturday (July 18) was f...
Pete McIntyre Jul 18, 2020
Crews knock down fire in woods
The Kelowna Fire Department received numerous 911 calls around 7:45 p.m. Friday, reporting smoke coming from an area in Mission Creek Regional Park close to Hall Road. The first arriving officer found...
Pete McIntyre Jul 18, 2020
IH says it’s safe to come to Kelowna General Hospital, despite Covid cases
Interior Health is reporting six cases of Covid-19 among employees at Kelowna General Hospital. “IH's investigation indicates these cases are connected to the cluster of cases in the community f...
Pete McIntyre Jul 17, 2020
Southeast Kelowna and Crawford restricted to one day per week watering
A Stage 3 outdoor watering restriction is now in effect for residential water use in Southeast Kelowna and Crawford areas, effective immediately. Recent rising temperatures and excessive potable domes...
Pete McIntyre Jul 17, 2020
Suspects arrested after violent incident in parking lot
Three Ontario residents were arrested after a violent confrontation in a Kelowna parking lot. Police say a group of people were approached by an employee in the parking lot of a business in the 200-bl...
Pete McIntyre Jul 17, 2020
Man facing auto theft charges
A Kelowna man is accused of stealing two vehicles, and driving them dangerously. Police say on June 18, 2020, they were notified of an Acura Integra stolen overnight from the 700-block of Saucier Aven...
Pete McIntyre Jul 17, 2020
West Kelowna council highlights
(From July 14, 2020 meeting) Council endorses Subject to Petition Against Initiative for Local Area Service and long-term borrowing for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Council endorsed a process for...
Pete McIntyre Jul 17, 2020