Tag Archives: Okanagan
Drugs and guns seized from home
RCMP say a recent search at a home in West Kelowna resulted in the seizure of drugs, firearms and weapons. On March 28, 2024, West Kelowna RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant a...
Apr 08, 2024
Crews douse structure fires
The Kelowna Fire Department was called to two structure fires over the weekend. On Sunday around 6:30 p.m., the Kelowna Regional Dispatch Centre received multiple calls reporting black smoke coming fr...
Apr 08, 2024
Rockets roll into second round for first time in 7 years
The Kelowna Rockets advanced to the second round of the WHL playoffs for the first time since 2017 after a 4-2 victory over the Wenatchee Wild on Sunday at Prospera Place. Andrew Cristall had 2 goals ...
Apr 07, 2024
Okanagan resident planning trip across Canada & Eagles concert after casino jackpot
A Kelowna resident was in disbelief when his $3 wager led to him winning over $1.4 million from a slot machine. Greg Moroso won the jackpot playing the Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Lucky Coins game Mar...
Apr 05, 2024
New leaders for Chamber of Commerce
The Kelowna Chamber’s new chair and vice chair have officially started their duties. Maryse Harvey of MH2 Advisory Services is th enew chair while Derek Gratz of the UBC Okanagan Industry Liaiso...
Apr 05, 2024
Mounties searching for missing Kelowna man
Police in Kelowna are seeking assistance in locating a missing man. Ketan Sharma, a 23 year old male, has been missing since March 1, 2024, when he last spoke with a friend, saying he was planning on ...
Apr 04, 2024
New wildfire training and education centre announced
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops will offer a range of wildfire and emergency preparedness courses in the future, while the province is taking steps to reduce the impact of future wildfires. The...
Apr 04, 2024
$1.4 million won at Okanagan casino
Someone hit the jackpot at a Kelowna casino. The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will hold a news conference on Friday (April 5) to introduce the person who won $1.4 million at Chances Casino. BCLC said...
Apr 04, 2024
Fundraiser launched to help repair the Enderby Arena
Enderby came up short in its bid for Kraft Hockeyville 2024, but an online fundraiser has been launched to help the North Okanagan community reopen its arena and curling facility. Lumby Hockeyville 20...
Apr 04, 2024
UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt ‘Being Held’
The wildfire located west of Merritt is no longer out of control. The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the blaze was classified as ‘Being Held’ as of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, meaning...
Apr 03, 2024