Tag Archives: Okanagan
Quaker products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
A food recall warning has been issued for Quaker brand granola bars and cereals due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Quaker says it issued the recall out of an abundance of caution and the Cana...
Jan 12, 2024
B.C. Parks camping reservations open
Hikers, campers and explorers can start to plan their spring adventures. B.C. Parks has opened registration, allowing visitors to can book a campsite four moths ahead of their desired trip. May long w...
Jan 12, 2024
Kelowna Rocket among top NHL draft prospects
The Western Hockey League has announced that 60 of its players have been listed by NHL Central Scouting in its midterm rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft. The rankings were announced Friday by NHL Centra...
Jan 12, 2024
Western Canada blanketed in bitter cold
Extreme cold and biting wind has gripped Western Canada and it won’t shake loose until at least Saturday. Environment Canada cold and Arctic outflow warnings have covered the Canadian map red, f...
Jan 12, 2024
Highway alerts issued due to frigid temperatures
The cold snap has led to alerts being issued for the area’s highways. Environment Canada issued Extreme Cold Warnings for the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla, and Trans Canada Highway just after ...
Jan 11, 2024
Tent destroyed at encampment
The cause of a fire at a Kelowna outdoor encampment is being treated as suspicious. Kelowna Regional Fire Dispatch received multiple reports of a large tent fire near the downtown Rail Trail in the 80...
Jan 11, 2024
Local volunteer fire departments benefiting from provincial investment
Several volunteer fire departments in the Okanagan and surrounding area are getting financial support. Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), the province is providing over $6.2-mil...
Jan 11, 2024
Extremely low snowpack heightens drought concerns
The BC River Forecast Centre's first snow survey and water supply bulletin of 2024 paints a bleak picture for the upcoming summer if a lot more snow doesn’t come. The agency said the provincial ...
Jan 11, 2024
Flu, RSV cases still rising as illness season nears peak
British Columbia is nearing the peak of its respiratory illness season, with cases of influenza, RSV, and even COVID-19, showing increases. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in an update...
Jan 10, 2024
Crews respond to house fire
The cause of a house fire in Kelowna Wednesday morning is under investigation. Crews responded to the 900 block of Quigley Road around 4 a.m., and once on the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from...
Jan 10, 2024