Tag Archives: Okanagan

No charges in deadly Christmas Eve bus crash
The British Columbia Prosecution Service says there will be no charges stemming from a bus crash on an icy highway in the province’s Interior last Christmas Eve that killed four people. Service ...
Pete McIntyre Dec 20, 2023

RCMP nab dozens of suspects in shoplifting crackdown
Over 50 people were apprehended in seven days. The Kelowna RCMP’s Community Safety Unit executed Project Barcode, a nationwide shoplifting operation, to crack down on theft from local businesses...
Liam Verster Dec 20, 2023

Serving kindness for Christmas
The Kelowna Gospel Mission’s (KGM) is getting ready for their annual Christmas lunch and dinner for their residents at the Bay and Leon Shelter as well as delivering warm to-go meals to people s...
Pete McIntyre Dec 20, 2023

Gas prices drop in Kelowna
Good news for motorists in Kelowna as gasoline prices are down 6 cents a litre. Gas Buddy.com says most stations in that city are selling regular gas for $1.49.9 per litre Vernon’s prices have s...
Pete McIntyre Dec 19, 2023

Handgun and drugs seized by enforcement unit
Police say a recent traffic stop in Kelowna highlights the dangers their officers face on a daily basis. Members of the RCMP’s Proactive Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle on Fleming Drive at Le...
Pete McIntyre Dec 19, 2023

New leaders elected for Okanagan College
A new chair and vice-chair have been selected for Okanagan College’s Board of Governors. Dale Safinuk, a retired financial services executive, was elected as the new chair for the board. “...
Liam Verster Dec 19, 2023

Canada outlines plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars and trucks
The end of the road is coming for gas-powered vehicles in Canada. New regulations being published this week by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will effectively end the sale of new passenger veh...
Pete McIntyre Dec 19, 2023

Drug suspects arrested after gas station struggle
RCMP officers say something looked suspicious when a vehicle pulled into a business in Lake Country. Mounties spotted the car stopping at a gas station in the 9700 block of Highway 97 on Saturday, Dec...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2023

Alzheimer’s Society encourages residents to ‘challenge dementia stigma’
A regional campaign has been launched to support people living with dementia, and to help educate people on the ailment. With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month kicking off January 2, 2024, the Alzheim...
Liam Verster Dec 18, 2023

Five vehicles impounded in six days
Lake Country RCMP are reminding area residents that they are not taking the holidays off. In fact, in six days, they took five cars off the road, four for impaired driving and one for excessive speedi...
Pete McIntyre Dec 18, 2023