Tag Archives: Okanagan
Police officer receives award for contributions to MADD
A Kelowna police officer has been recognized for his ongoing efforts to get impaired drivers off the roads and water. Sgt. Mark Booth of BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna was recently honoured for his year...
Jun 05, 2024
March and festival among events for Kelowna Pride Week
The Kelowna Pride Society is starting to paint the town rainbow in celebration of Pride Week 2024. The event is a chance to recognize, celebrate, and show support for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ communit...
Jun 04, 2024
Kamloops, Kelowna among the top Canadian cities at risk of wildfires: study
A company that compares insurance policies from different providers has ranked two local cities as being among the most at risk of wildfires this summer. MyChoice released its list of Top 20 Canadian ...
Jun 04, 2024
Nut farm orchard reopens after fawning season closure
The orchard located in Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park in West Kelowna, has reopened to the public, after a brief closure to allow space for deer fawns and their mothers to recover and move on. Region...
Jun 04, 2024
Residents invited to provide feedback on recreation
Central Okanagan residents can have their say on what they would like to see when it comes to recreation and cultural programs in Kelowna by filling out the 2024 Recreation and Customer Satisfaction S...
Jun 04, 2024
Input sought to guide district’s food waste collection
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is seeking public feedback as it moves into Phase Two of its food waste collection project. The RDCO opened an online survey that asks their opinion about foo...
Jun 03, 2024
Ice cream-loving thief scooped-up by police
The lure of an ice cream sundae was too much to pass up for a break and enter suspect. RCMP say on on Sunday, June 2, at around 4 a.m., officers from the Kelowna detachment responded to a business ala...
Jun 03, 2024
Public advised to give deer space during fawning season
The provincial government is encouraging people give deer plenty of space to avoid conflicts during fawning season. Fawning season occurs from mid-May until the end of June. During this period, a dow ...
May 31, 2024
Ribbon cut for West Kelowna’s new water treatment plant
West Kelowna’s new, state-of-the-art, Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant has been unveiled. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, May 31, to celebrate the opening of the new plant, which pro...
May 31, 2024
Heat alert system improved for B.C.
Though its been a relatively cool spring, the B.C. government still advises people to be prepared for summer heat, noting a new alert system is ready for use. The province, working with a number of pa...
May 31, 2024