Tag Archives: Okanagan

University of British Columbia Okanagan has been ordered to pay a former student $50,000 for discriminating against her based on her sex and disability in the way it handled her allegation of sexual a...

A 14-month investigation by RCMP in Kelowna has led to the arrest of a suspect alleged to be involved the drug trade across several provinces. The investigation started in June 2022 after the discover...

Swimming is not recommended at Rotary Beach in Kelowna. A swimming advisory has been posted at the site in Rotary Beach park due to high bacterial levels. “The beach is not closed, but swimming ...

Some fire evacuees from the Westside Road area will be allowed temporary access into their evacuated areas, in order to check on their homes and retrieve important items. “This a challenging tim...

It is the time of year to celebrate the fascinating land-locked cousin of the Sockeye as salmon spawning season has begun. Enjoy free, live entertainment and interpretive displays at this long-running...

Tom Budd says it’s a donation made out of the enduring love he has for his sons. The philanthropist from Kelowna, a former investment banker, has committed $1 million to the Kelowna General Hosp...

Work is progressing at the site of a rock slide in the Cental Okanagan, but the highway won’t be ready to open for another week or more. A large rock slide occurred on Highway 97 north of Summer...

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting the annual free tire collection event this weekend. Residents can drop off any old or unused tires, on or off rims that may be a breeding ground fo...

Emergency officials say it could be another week or two before its safe to remove all of the evacuation orders still in place for the McDougall Creek fire. An estimated 405 properties remain under eva...

A trade show hosted by Okanagan chambers of commerce has been cancelled due to the ongoing disruption to numerous businesses caused by the August wildfires. The event, called Valleywide Business Expo,...