Tag Archives: Okanagan
Lake Country Star to be lit Friday to support food bank
A member of the Lake Country RCMP and her children will get the holiday season off to a memorable start. Const. Kerri Parish, and her children Mitchell and Jake, will be lighting the Lake Country Star...
Nov 28, 2023
Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot by veteran musician comes to Vernon
A Canadian musician will bring his tribute to Gordon Lightfoot to Vernon for two shows in February. Jack Semple, a Regina guitarist and singer, said he spent most of his life listening to, and looking...
Nov 27, 2023
Images released of shoplifter accused of stealing $20,000 in items
Police have issued photos of a suspect they say may be a serial shoplifter. RCMP responded to a theft from a liquor store in the 2000 block of Highway 33 in Kelowna on Nov. 10. Mounties say the male s...
Nov 27, 2023
Vernon-North Okanagan’s top cop moving on
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is losing its leader. Superintendent Shawna Baher announced at Monday’s Vernon council meeting, she has been selected to be the new chief superintendent of the RCM...
Nov 27, 2023
Pilot program uses AI to reduce recycling contamination
The Central Okanagan's curbside recycling program will soon test artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve overall waste diversion efforts by detecting when the wrong material lands in your r...
Nov 27, 2023
New digital concert series showcases new artists
Five emerging B.C. artists will have the chance to shine online and in person at the first-ever Digital Currents showcase. A free, all-ages concert on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon A...
Nov 26, 2023
Singh wins BC United nomination for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
BC United Party members have chosen their candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding for the next provincial election. Pavneet (Happy) Singh, a Kelowna business owner, was selected as th...
Nov 25, 2023
Mural honouring residential school survivors up at Okanagan College
The Kelowna Campus of the Okanagan College has a new tribute to survivors of residential schools. A new mural, designed and painted by Sylix artist Sheldon Pierre Louis, was unveiled Friday, Nov. 24. ...
Nov 24, 2023
Police search downtown Kelowna business for drugs
Kelowna RCMP raided downtown business for drugs Friday, Nov. 24. Police say a warrant was granted under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for a business in the 200 block of Lawrence Avenue. "Thi...
Nov 24, 2023
New program supporting adopting technologies on B.C. farms
Farmers across B.C. will be able to access new technologies through some support from the upper levels of government. Through the new B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, the provincial and feder...
Nov 24, 2023