Tag Archives: Okanagan

Multiple overdoses lead to drug poisoning alert
Interior Health is advising people be cautious when using substances. The health authority said there have been multiple non-fatal drug poisonings in the South Okanagan recently, and has issued a Toxi...
Liam Verster Apr 26, 2024

Poll suggests B.C. Conservatives move past NDP in voter support
The Conservative Party of B.C. is calling the latest poll on the provincial election “great news,” but adds it’s just a snapshot in time, and they “can’t take their foot ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 26, 2024

B.C. asks Health Canada to make drug use in public illegal again
The British Columbia government is asking Health Canada to “urgently change” the province’s decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public. Premier David Eby says in a statement...
Pete McIntyre Apr 26, 2024

Outstanding volunteers honoured by Chamber
The Kelowna Chamber has recognized several people for their community service over the past year. The business organization held its annual Presidents Dinner at the Coast Capri Hotel on Thursday, Apri...
Pete McIntyre Apr 26, 2024

SPCA reduces adoption fees as part of celebration
If you’ve ever thought of adopting a pet, this would be a good time to do it. The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off its adoption fees from now until May 5th at all its locations. April 30 is A...
Pete McIntyre Apr 25, 2024

New pathway opens for pedestrians & cyclists
Phases 1 and 2 of a new multi-use pathway on Boucherie Road in West Kelowna are now complete. The city said the new infrastructure will provide safe off-street travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and ot...
Pete McIntyre Apr 25, 2024

Seven medals won by OC students at provincial skills competition
Okanagan College students put their skills on display at the Skills Canada Provincials competition. Seven students took home hardware after participating in the competition held in Abbotsford on April...
Liam Verster Apr 25, 2024

Category 3 fire bans to take affect next month
People living in the majority of communities within the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon and Kelowna, will be restricted as to what kind of fires they can light for the next several months. The ...
Liam Verster Apr 24, 2024

Water restrictions in place in West Kelowna
West Kelowna residents must watch their water consumption. On Wednesday, April 24, the city implemented Stage 2 water restrictions, effective immediately and until further notice. Under the restrictio...
Liam Verster Apr 24, 2024

City implements water use restrictions
Kelowna council has implemented Stage 1 water use restrictions for all customers on the Kelowna Water Utility. That means odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while even...
Russ Byth Apr 24, 2024