Tag Archives: Okanagan

Snow possible on upper level highways
The mountain passes on area highways could get some spring snow. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for several area highways, including the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla, and High...
Liam Verster May 15, 2024

Second round of Operation Barcode nabs shoplifters in Kelowna
Nearly three dozen arrests were made in a span of just four days as Mounties cracked down on shoplifters. Community Safety Unit officers ran the second round of the Kelowna RCMP’s Operation Barc...
Liam Verster May 15, 2024

BCHL Final set after two game 7 showdowns
The BC Hockey League’s championship final is set with the Penticton Vees to take on the Surrey Eagles for the Fred Page Cup. The Vees scored two goals 13 seconds apart in the final 30 seconds of...
Pete McIntyre May 15, 2024

Council votes to reduce construction noise on weekends
Kelowna council is moving forward with changes to address complaints about construction noise. After reviewing the options and looking at what other communities do, council decided to allow the noise ...
Pete McIntyre May 14, 2024

RCMP planning road checks and other traffic enforcement over May long weekend
Expect to see more police vehicles and traffic enforcement on the roads for the Victoria Day long weekend, which is considered the unofficial start to the tourism season in the Okanagan. It’s pa...
Pete McIntyre May 14, 2024
Temporary homes for unhoused opening in Kelowna
People experiencing homeless in Kelowna will soon have access to temporary homes. Trailside Transitional Housing, located at 2740 Highway 97 North, features 60 new temporary modular homes, including 1...
Pete McIntyre May 14, 2024

Theatre patrons warned to avoid ticket resellers
People who buy tickets for events at the Kelowna Community Theatre are advised to be cautious if they are going through ticket re-sellers. “All tickets for shows taking place on the Kelowna Comm...
Pete McIntyre May 13, 2024

Bridge underpass closed due to rising water levels
Rising water levels have led to the closure of the the Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna. The Regional District of Central Okanagan said that area will remain c...
Pete McIntyre May 13, 2024

Man collapses on Vernon pickelball court and dies, tournament cancelled
A tragic incident forced the cancellation of a pickleball tournament in Vernon this weekend. The Vernon Pickleball Association says its 'Battle in the Palace' mixed doubles tournament on Saturday, May...
Pete McIntyre May 12, 2024

Pet owners reminded not to leave furry friends in cars
As temperatures are on the rise, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding people not to leave their pets in vehicles. The RDCO says temperatures inside vehicles can climb significantly, ...
Pete McIntyre May 10, 2024