Okanagan Latest News

• 17.05% property tax increase proposed in Lake Country, B.C.

  The tax hike comes as Lake Country surpassed a population of 15,000 people, which requires the district to cover a majority of its policing costs.

  Economy

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• Nanaimo, B.C. teen hero battles off knife-wielding suspect at parents’ business

  In the Harewood neighbourhood, 14-year-old Jake Currie took immediate action against a knife-wielding suspect who entered his parent’s convenience store around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

  Crime

  5 hours
• Anonymous donor matching up to $15k in donations for BGC Okanagan

  BGC Okanagan is celebrating a month of kindness, and fittingly a random act of kindness is helping the non-profit kick off the occasion.

  Canada

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• Popular Kelowna, B.C. ringette tournament returns after two-year pandemic hiatus

  From 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. this weekend, every rink between West Kelowna and Winfield, with the exception of Prospera Place and Memorial Arena will be hosting games.

  Sports

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• Okanagan mom warning other parents after alleged sexual assault

  A North Okanagan mother is speaking out about sexual assault and urging parents to speak to their kids about consent, so that what happened to her teen doesn't happen to another.

  Crime

  6 hours
• B.C. cancer survivor raises $14,000 for Surrey cancer centre expansion

  Catherine Perka was just 32, newly married and excited to start a family when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2019. She hopes her story of recovery inspires others.

  Health

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• Kelowna, B.C. brewery will remain dog-friendly after Interior Health decision

  Interior Health says after further consultation, it was determined dogs will be allowed, with conditions to ensure the health safety of patrons and staff.

  Canada

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• Modernized Canadian Tire Store to move into old Kelowna, B.C. Costco site

  The old Kelowna Costco site at the corner of Highway 97 and Highway 33 is going to be the new home of a Canadian Tire store.

  Economy

  7 hours
• Kelowna, B.C. rally planned for Saturday as fight to save Starbright heats up

  Saturday's rally will start at 10:30 a.m. in Starbright's parking lot at the corner of Bernard Avenue and Elm Street.

  Canada

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• Kelowna, B.C. Mounties laud ‘promising’ swift court action with repeat offender

  'It’s perhaps a promising sign that the provincial and national changes that are required to address repeat offending and violent attacks are relevant considerations for today.'

  Crime

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• High-risk, repeat Kelowna, B.C. offender ‘Johnny Blaze’ on the run

  A violent, high-risk repeat offender who is on the run from a recovery home in Surrey is expected to return to Kelowna, prompting Mounties to issue a warning. John Aronson, who according to court documents once went by the alias Johnny Blaze, has an unendorsed warrant for his arrest for removing his electronic monitoring device...

  Crime

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• B.C. gangster Conor D’Monte to be extradited to Canada on charges in rival’s killing

  Conor D'Monte, former leader of the UN gang, had been on the run for more than a decade after being wanted in the 2009 killing of Red Scorpion Kevin LeClair.

  Crime

  9 hours
• Loans up to $25,000 offered up to have people make Vernon, B.C. home

  Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the loans can be used for employment-related costs, housing or education.

  Canada

  Feb 3
• 18 crashes near Salmon Arm, B.C. over 10 days; 11 on Trans-Canada Highway

  'The message to motorists is to slow down and take care during these weather events. The speed limit is for perfect conditions and our conditions are no where near perfect.'

  Traffic

  Feb 3
• Frontal system brings snowfall warning to Coquihalla

  The snow will begin this evening and ease early Saturday. Snowfall amounts of 15 cm are expected by the next morning, Environment Canada said.

  Weather

  Feb 3
• Global ocean protection conference in B.C. looks to build on COP15 work

  Federal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver that begins on Saturday.

  Environment

  Feb 3
• Drastic action needed from B.C. government regarding looming labour shortage: report

  Currently, the board said Vancouver has 150,000 existing job vacancies and has a projected 700,000 workers set to retire over the next ten years.

  Economy

  Feb 2
• Vernon, B.C. store owner calls for stricter penalties against illegal cigarette dealers

  The loss of sales however doesn’t just hurt convenience stores. Illicit trade takes millions of dollars away in provincial tax revenue that support B.C. social programs.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Indigenous fashion designer fundraises for international opportunity

  Jill Setah has been invited to attend the Night at the Museum: Guilded Guilded Glamour Charity Gala at the Oxford University Museum Natural History on Feb. 24 to show her designs.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 2
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• New electronic fare collection system in the works for B.C. transit riders

  BC Transit plans to move in a new direction when it comes to how riders pay fares. A new electronic fare system will be similar to what Metro Vancouver has been using.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Summerland, B.C. RCMP investigating vandalized vehicles

  After multiple reports of vandalism to vehicles within two days, Summerland RCMP are investigating the string of events which led to three cars being tagged.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Fees waived for all Special Olympics athletes in Kelowna

  To cover program costs for its athletes, the Kelowna chapter of Special Olympics B.C. has several fundraisers planned including a golf tournament, polar plunge and walkathon.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Nearly 900 patients received care at BC Women’s Hospital from ‘fake nurse’: court document

  In a court document, the B.C. Provincial Health Authority revealed Brigitte Cleroux gave care to 899 patients while employed at B.C. Women’s Hospital.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Vancouver Canucks unveil Black History Month warm-up jerseys

  The Canucks new threads in honour of Black History Month will be worn during the warm-up period before the game against the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. 13.

  Sports

  Feb 2
• Canadian Blood Services opens new Regina donor centre

  Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services chief supply chain officer and vice-president of donors, said the new centre is one of the best in the network.

  Health

  Feb 2