Tag Archives: Okanagan

Police warn of rising tap, online, and communication scams
RCMP in the Okanagan are warning the public of increasing cases of tap, communication and online scams. Tap fraud involves obtaining someone else’s credit or bank card and using them for tap-pur...
Liam Verster Oct 12, 2023

New ‘tiny homes’ and measures to prevent encampments announced for Kelowna
The B.C. government has announced an agreement with the City of Kelowna to help unhoused people get inside, and to prevent homeless encampments from forming. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon and Mayor Tom...
Pete McIntyre Oct 12, 2023

Crash sends vehicle into lake
A tire blow-out is believed to have been the cause of a collision that caused a vehicle to go into Okanagan Lake. RCMP say on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m., a black Dodge pickup truck travelling wes...
Pete McIntyre Oct 12, 2023

Poilievre stops in Okanagan
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre made a stop in Kelowna Wednesday, and blamed the Liberal-NDP coalition for the high cost of rent in the city. He said Justin Trudeau’s inflationary policies ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 11, 2023

RCMP search for truck involved in ramming incident
RCMP in Kelowna are looking for a pickup truck that rammed a police cruiser and was seen driving recklessly around the city. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6:55 p.m., officers with the Kelowna RCMP were made...
Pete McIntyre Oct 11, 2023

Flu, COVID immunization campaign launches in B.C.
British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year’s respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 10, 2023

Canucks slow talk of playoffs, stress need to grow and develop over quick fixes
After the hype and subsequent burnout of the Vancouver Canucks 2022-23 season, management is playing it more cautious this NHL season. Former coach Bruce Boudreau said at the start of last season that...
Pete McIntyre Oct 09, 2023

Drivers fined for phone infractions
Police officers handed out 22 tickets for distracted driving during a two hour crackdown in Kelowna. The enforcement was held on Enterprise Way on Tuesday, Oct 3. The 22 tickets issued were for using ...
Pete McIntyre Oct 05, 2023

Drought level declines in Okanagan
The Okanagan Basin is no longer at the highest drought level possible. The B.C. River Forecast Centre dropped the Okanagan’s rating from Level 5 to Level 4 on Thursday, Oct. 5. Level 4 indicates...
Liam Verster Oct 05, 2023

RCMP apprehend injured suspect in attempted robbery
Police in Kelowna have arrested and charged a man in connection with an attempted armed robbery that saw the suspect injured and taken to hospital On Sept. 26, Mounties responded to the 300 block of H...
Pete McIntyre Oct 05, 2023