Tag Archives: Okanagan
What you need to know to vote
After weeks of hearing the candidates talk, it’s now time for voters to have their say. Canada’s 43rd general election is taking place today with the polls in B.C. open from 7 a.m. to 7 p....
Pete McIntyre Oct 21, 2019
Planning to travel this winter? Check out the Travel Show
Kelowna International Airport (YLW)'s annual Winter Travel Show will take place on this Saturday (Oct. 19) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to meet with airlines, travel agents, hotels and r...
Pete McIntyre Oct 17, 2019
Ten new recruits added to Fire Rescue
After six weeks of intensive training, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has now added ten new firefighters to its roster meaning, for the first time ever, Lakeview Heights Fire Station #32 is fully staffed ar...
Pete McIntyre Oct 17, 2019
NDP leader to hold ‘final rally’ in Okanagan
One of the federal party leaders will be in the Okanagan this weekend as the election campaign winds down. Jagmeet Singh of the NDP will be in Penticton Saturday night for what the party calls “...
Pete McIntyre Oct 17, 2019
Mounties say new scam is ‘concerning’
Police are advising the public to be aware of a new scam being targeted specifically at immigrants to Canada who are worried about being deported. Mounties in the Okanagan say they’ve received s...
Pete McIntyre Oct 17, 2019
Precautionary boil water notice issued
A water main break has resulted in a precautionary Boil Water Notice for residents served by the Westshore Estates water system. About 270 properties in the Westshore Estates subdivision, located off ...
Beach Radio Oct 17, 2019
Police incident ends with man’s arrest
Police closed parts of Gellatly and Witt Roads in West Kelowna and brought in the Emergency Response Team to deal with a distraught man who barricaded himself in a home Wednesday morning. “Short...
Pete McIntyre Oct 16, 2019
International leader speaks at Future of Health Care Forum
A number of groups and organizations have teamed up to present the Inaugural Future of Health Forum at the Kelowna Innovation Centre this Friday (Oct.18). The event put on by Accelerate Okanagan, B.C....
Beach Radio Oct 15, 2019
How to spot a scam
The Better Business Bureau of B.C. is helping people avoid becoming the next victim of scammers. An often the tip-off is the type of payment that is requested. “Like many professionals, scammers...
Beach Radio Oct 15, 2019
Police officer shot during standoff
A police officer was shot during a standoff with a man holed up in a remote cabin in the Kootenays. The incident began Thursday night when officers tried to execute an arrest warrant at the north end ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 11, 2019