Tag Archives: Okanagan
City considers new shopping centre
Highlights of June 15 Kelowna Council meeting Shopping centre proposal Council considered a rezoning request and Official Community Plan amendment to redevelop several lots at 175 Old Vernon Road, and...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Dr. Henry ‘cautiously optimistic’ B.C. can move to next phase soon; 8 new cases
British Columbia is reporting 8 new cases of the coronavirus, including one new case in the Interior Health region. It brings the provincial total to 2, 783 cases, including 197 in Interior Health. Dr...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Information sought on missing woman
RCMP is asking for the public’s help to track down a missing person. Courtenay Vigne, 37, has not been in contact with her family since last Thursday (June 11). While she is from Kamloops, RCMP ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Waterfront properties vulnerable to wind and boat wave action
Weather patterns this spring have been challenging and unpredictable, resulting in sudden changes to creek, stream and lake levels throughout the Central Okanagan. Forecasts for increasing temperature...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Opening of sports fields and venues getting close
The City of Kelowna is getting ready for a return of sports this summer. Several local sport clubs and adult leagues will restart in July, with registration for city sport leagues now open for select ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Water quality advisory issued by First Nation
Due to increased turbidity (cloudiness) in the drinking water, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Utilities has issued a Water Quality Advisory on WFN IR 9 until further notice. Under the advisory, it is rec...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
WHL planning 68 game season starting Oct. 2
The Western Hockey League held its annual general meeting via conference call Wednesday, highlighted by the announcement of the WHL Return to Play initiative for the 2020-21 WHL Regular Season. WHL Re...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Moose swims across Okanagan Lake, and back
RCMP are reminding the public to avoid crowding wildlife after an incident involving a moose in the Central Okanagan. On Wednesday (June 17) just before 8 a.m., RCMP were called to Beach Avenue in Pea...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Pubs and restaurants say liquor policy change could save their bottom lines
Kamloops pubs and restaurants are applauding the provincial government for implementing a policy they’ve been pushing for a long time. Starting August 1, all pubs and restaurants across the prov...
Pete McIntyre Jun 18, 2020
Two new COVID outbreaks; 19 new cases in B.C. Wednesday
Provincial health officials say two new healthcare facility outbreaks revealed Wednesday (June 17) are concerning. In a news release, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 19 new cases o...
Pete McIntyre Jun 17, 2020