Tag Archives: Okanagan

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has raised its fire danger rating to level four, or high, for all its regional parks. The RDCO updated the rating as continued dry conditions and risin...

The motor vehicle collision on Highway 97 south of Peachland resulted in one fatality. West Kelowna RCMP and the B.C. Coroner’s Service confirmed that one person died due to the collision that o...

A spot fire that sparked north of West Kelowna was quickly extinguished. The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire started in the Blue Grouse Mountain area northwest of Traders Cove and Bear Creek Provi...

Traffic on Highway 97 south of Peachland is stalled due to a serious motor vehicle collision. RCMP said the collision occurred in the 6900 block of Highway 97 south of Peachland and the Hardy Falls an...

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of Castlegar Rebels forward Nathan (Nate) Jackman, who passed away in a car accident early Sunday just north of Nelson. Jackman, wh...

People are reminded to think about their pets — in addition to family members — when making plans for emergencies. The BC SPCA says pets are often forgotten when these plans are being put ...

Public drug use is once again illegal in British Columbia. Health Canada approved the B.C. government’s request to once again make it illegal to use illicit substances in public spaces “Ad...

Some area highways may see some light snowfall on Monday. Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the Coquihalla and Highway 3 on May 6, stating there was a potential for flurries ove...

If you have old or unused tires around your yard, here is the chance to dispose of them responsibly. Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is hosting tire collection events in Kelowna and Vernon in the coming we...

Two dozen Okanagan students will be spending the weekend at Cop Camp. The annual event put on by the West Kelowna RCMP Indigenous Policing Services in partnership with Mount Boucherie Secondary School...