Tag Archives: Okanagan
Earthquakes Canada receives hundreds of reports in B.C. after 4.9 magnitude quake
Earthquakes Canada says a 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded Sunday afternoon and public reports poured in from hundreds of kilometres away from the event’s epicentre. John Cassidy, a seismol...
Dec 17, 2023
Holiday hints to keep your pets safe
The holidays can be a magical time for the whole family including our fur babies, but with a number of new things being introduced to our homes, it can also be a dangerous time, especially for kittens...
Dec 16, 2023
Community recognized for fire reduction efforts
Residents in a neighbourhood along Westside Road have been acknowledged for their work to reduce the wildfire threat in their community. FireSmart Canada has recognized Shelter Cove as part of the Nei...
Dec 15, 2023
COVID-19 cases climbing in Interior, B.C.
Cases of COVID-19 have increased regionally and provincially on a weekly basis. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) weekly update stated there were 101 cases of the virus in the Interi...
Dec 15, 2023
Direct flights between YLW and Seattle return
Direct flights between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and the Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) on Alaska Airlines have resumed after being curtailed earlier this year. The airline is offering non-sto...
Dec 15, 2023
YLW celebrates direct flights from Kelowna to Vegas
Kelowna International Airport will celebrate the return of WestJet’s direct flights between YLW and Las Vegas at an event on Friday (Dec. 15). Airport CEO Sam Samaddar and WestJet’s direct...
Dec 15, 2023
Over $15.6-million invested in Kelowna transit system
Investments from upper levels of government are supporting the public transit system in Kelowna. The federal and provincial governments, as well as B.C. Transit, have committed to providing over $15.7...
Dec 14, 2023
$30K in stolen goods recovered by police
RCMP recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods during a raid of a residence in the Brighton area of Kelowna. Mounties executed a search warrant at a property in the 600 block of McKenzie Rd...
Dec 14, 2023
Avian influenza affecting 52 flocks in B.C., one in the North Okanagan
Millions of birds in B.C. are ill due to outbreaks of avian influenza. The B.C. government said there were 52 outbreaks across B.C. as of Thursday, Dec. 14, which the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (...
Dec 14, 2023
Penalties increased for commercial vehicles to prevent infrastructure crashes
The provincial government is increasing deterrents to prevent unsafe practices in commercial vehicle operations and to protect critical infrastructure. As incidents involving commercial vehicles can c...
Dec 14, 2023