Tag Archives: Okanagan
Third suspicious encounter encourages driver to call
RCMP are investigating a third report of a suspicious incident in West Kelowna where a male youth was asked to enter a vehicle on Monday evening. On December 2 at approximately 6 p.m., West Kelowna of...
Pete McIntyre Dec 03, 2019
New project expected to take pressure off shelters
A 40-bed temporary housing facility is expected to open this month in downtown Kelowna. It being funded by the province and will stay open until next March providing bridge housing for people who are ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 03, 2019
Partnership aims to increase business investment and tourism
Two organizations are joining forces to boost the economy of the Central Okanagan. That's the goal of a first-ever partnership between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) and ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 03, 2019
Cruiser ready to be crammed with donations
It’s almost time to cram the cruiser again in Lake Country. Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP, in partnership with the Lake Country Fire Department, will be out in force this Saturday to invite the ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 02, 2019
Sketch of attempted child abduction suspect released
Police have released a composite sketch of a man alleged to have been involved in an attempted child abduction incident in Barriere, north of Kamloops. “RCMP continue to investigate after a 10-y...
Pete McIntyre Nov 27, 2019
Unsafe conditions lead to new plan for shelters
Living conditions on Leon Avenue were determined to be too hazardous after inspections by Kelowna Fire Department, prompting City of Kelowna staff to create other options for people who need overnight...
Beach Radio Nov 26, 2019
Unsafe conditions lead to new plan for shelters
Living conditions on Leon Avenue were determined to be too hazardous after inspections by Kelowna Fire Department, prompting City of Kelowna staff to create other options for people who need overnight...
Beach Radio Nov 26, 2019
City concerned about tents being used for sheltering
City of Kelowna officials say they are continuing to monitor and manage local homelessness and housing needs and is working diligently with community and provincial partners to find solutions to keep ...
Beach Radio Nov 22, 2019
Kelowna named host of 2021 Tim Hortons Brier
The top men’s curling teams in Canada will be coming to Kelowna to compete for the national championship. Prospera Place will play host to the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier from March 6-14, 2021, with ...
Pete McIntyre Nov 21, 2019
Three B.C. Rona and Lowe’s stores to close
The Rona stores in Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops will not be affected by upcoming closures announced by the parent company. U.S.-based Lowe's is closing 34 of its Rona or Lowe's stores in Ca...
Pete McIntyre Nov 20, 2019