The Crown Vic’s final ride in the Okanagan
It was the end of an era in August as the West Kelowna RCMP said good-bye and farewell to a loyal friend and partner when their final Crown Vic in the Okanagan took its last ride.
Interior Health says prepare for respiratory illness season
The Province and public-health officials are taking actions to continue protecting people, communities and the health-care system this fall and are encouraging people in B.C. aged six months and older to get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
Art, culture & heritage grants for local non-profit groups open October 11
More than $180,000 is available to support local, incorporated, non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations. Beginning Oct. 11, these groups can once again apply for funding to support their organizations or special projects.
State of emegency and evacuation alerts lifted for Glen Lake wildifre: EOC
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, in consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, Peachland Fire Rescue and Regional District of Central Okanagan Fire Services, is rescinding the remaining properties on Evacuation Alert
Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Saturday, September 30, Canada will observe the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, alongside Orange Shirt Day.
North End Plan engagement back in full swing this fall – get involved
Following postponement of activities due to the wildfire emergency, residents are again invited to provide input on three unique neighbourhood concepts being presented in the North End planning process.
Campfire ban ends for the Central Okanagan
Effective September 28, 2023, the ban on campfires has been lifted in most Central Okanagan areas.
Former Rocket Mikael Backlund named captain of Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames announced today that former Kelowna Rocket Mikael Backlund has been named the 21st captain in Flames franchise history
Criminality suspected in missing person investigation
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit has taken conduct of the investigation of a missing Vernon resident, Blayne Keith Ferguson. Criminality is suspected in the sudden disappearance of 27-year old Ferguson who was last seen in Vernon on Thursday, September 21st, 2023.