Tag Archives: Okanagan
Kelowna Man Located by RCMP
UPDATE: (Mar. 16) Kelowna RCMP say Rilyeh Joseph has been located. ———————————————— Kelowna RCMP are ask...
Pete McIntyre Mar 15, 2020
Fire damages home, claims life of pet
Damage is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars after a house fire in West Kelowna Sunday. West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) responded to a fire in a single-family home in the Klein Roa...
Pete McIntyre Mar 15, 2020
Thompson Rivers University moves classes online as a COVID-19 precaution
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University announced Sunday afternoon that the institution plans to temporarily suspend in-person classes and begin transitioning to “alternate formats” to keep ...
Adam Donnelly Mar 15, 2020
Person on flight from Vancouver to Kelowna March 10 tested positive for COVID-19
Today (March 15), Kelowna International Airport (YLW) was advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that a guest who flew on March 10 on WestJet flight WS 3326 from Vancouver International ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 15, 2020
BC Supreme Court jury selections postponed as part of COVID-19 modifications
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has modified its operations. In a release, the Supreme Court outlined how normal proceedings will be taking place given ...
Pete McIntyre Mar 15, 2020
B.C. Coronavirus update March 14; second case in Interior Health region
British Columbia has nine new cases of Covid-19, including a second case in the Interior Health region. Seven of the other new coronavirus cases are in Vancouver Coastal and the other is in the Fraser...
Pete McIntyre Mar 14, 2020
City takes steps to limit virus transmission
The City of Kelowna is following the direction of the Provincial Health Ministry regarding efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest direction from health officials will res...
Pete McIntyre Mar 13, 2020
11 new virus cases in B.C.; travel rules clarified
Today's update on the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported 11 new cases, for a total of 64 in B.C. All the new positives are in the Vancouver Coast Health District. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Pete McIntyre Mar 13, 2020
UPDATE: SilverStar suspends operations for one week
SilverStar Mountain Resort is taking unprecedented action to limit the spread and risks associated with COVID-19. The Vernon area resort will suspend all resort operations starting Sunday, March 15 th...
Pete McIntyre Mar 13, 2020
BCHL season on ice until further notice
The BC Hockey League Board of Governors has announced the remainder of the BCHL season has been cancelled until further notice due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made by...
Pete McIntyre Mar 12, 2020