Clandestine shatter lab busted in rural B.C. town: RCMP
A clandestine laboratory used for the production of shatter, a chemically concentrated extract from cannabis, was busted by RCMP in rural Beaverdell.
Crime
Mar 28
Highway 33 reopened following collision closure between Kelowna and Big White Ski Resort
Police say the multiple-vehicle collision on Highway 33 happened around 1 a.m., around 12 km east of Kelowna, in the Joe Rich neighbourhood.
Traffic
Feb 10
Crime statistics trending downward in Boundary region, say RCMP
Police say property crime went down 35 per cent from 283 files to 184. Also down: Criminal Code offences, at 26 per cent, from 514 cases to 380 cases.
Crime
Oct 27, 2023
‘Yellowstone effect’: Large B.C. ranch near Beaverdell for sale
The ranch has 670 deeded acres plus 73,000 acres of grazing rights, along with an executive log home, several outbuildings and a horse arena.
Canada
Aug 3, 2023
20-year-old Cambridge man killed in single-vehicle collision
Waterloo regional police say the driver lost control of the vehicle before it went into a ditch and slammed into a telephone pole.
Crime
Jul 31, 2023
Arrest warrants issued for woman in B.C.’s Interior
Police say Amy Elaine Logan, formerly known as Amy Docherty, is facing six counts of driving charges and four counts of theft
Crime
Apr 18, 2023
Cambridge OPP detachment’s new station opens on Hespeler Road
Five years after losing their former home to a fire, the OPP detachment in Cambridge, Ont., officially moved into new digs on Wednesday.
Crime
Mar 22, 2023
Shaping up to be busy winter for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue
Twice this week Central Okanagan Search and Rescue was called to far-flung locales to extricate outdoor enthusiasts who had gotten into some trouble.
Canada
Dec 15, 2022
Potential loss of road access, flooding prompts evacuation alert near Grand Forks, B.C.
Residents are requested to be prepared to leave the area on very short notice if the alert is upgraded to an evacuation order.
Weather
May 18, 2020
Evacuation alerts ended near Solomon Mountain wildfire east of Penticton, B.C.
The blazes burning four kilometers north of Beaverdell and is considered to be 17.5 hectares in size.
Environment
Aug 19, 2020
Evacuation alert issued for residents in B.C.’s Boundary regions as flood risk rises
Earlier Friday, the RDKB declared a local state of emergency for the entire Boundary region in southern B.C.
Weather
May 29, 2020
After three days, the lights are back on in Beaverdell
It has been a trying few days in the small community of Beaverdell east of Kelowna.
Aug 17, 2015
Wildfire sparks near Beaverdell
The 1.2 hectare blaze was first discovered Monday afternoon. It is not contained, but not threatening any buildings or homes.
Aug 3, 2015
Highway 33 now open
Drive BC says Highway 33 is now open
Traffic
Aug 21, 2015
Smoker suspected of starting Rock Creek fire
Thirty homes have been destroyed by the fire near Rock Creek and official suspect a cigarette butt may be responsible.
Canada
Aug 17, 2015
Highway 33 East reopens after fatal head-on crash
Police say preliminary findings at the scene also indicate that the woman was partially ejected from the vehicle during the collision as she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Mar 21, 2016
Plane crash lands near Beaverdell
A Christmas tree farm is partially credited for saving passengers on board a small plane, after in crash landed near Beaverdell.
Jun 1, 2016
WATCH: Logging truck loses load on Highway 33
A logging truck driver was lucky to escape with minor injuries Monday morning after he lost control of his loaded rig on Highway 33 between Kelowna and Beaverdell.
Mar 31, 2014
WATCH: Mission Creek gold rush
You might be surprised to know there's gold in Kelowna's Mission Creek, but the secret is getting out...
Apr 25, 2014
Highway 401 to close Wednesday night in Cambridge for bridge work
Those who need to travel westbound on Highway 401 in Cambridge on Wednesday night into Thursday morning should be ready for construction delays.
Canada
Aug 16, 2022
