BC

• Kelowna RCMP asking for help from public in identifying robbery suspect

  “We are releasing a photograph of the suspect in the hopes that someone is able to identify him.” says Cpl Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP

  Crime

  7 hours
• B.C. unveils new legislation targeting illegal and imitation firearms

  The act would create a new offence for drivers who transport an illegal gun and allow police to impound vehicles that flee officers or transport illegal firearms.

  Politics

  Mar 3
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• Owners of Kelowna’s Olympia Taverna starting from scratch after devastating fire

  "We had to deal with the insurance side if it, then find a contractor. There was also a lot of asbestos which got taken out last week and now the heavy lifters are in."

  Canada

  Mar 1
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• Optimism for ‘normal’ summer as B.C. enters phase 2 of vaccine rollout

  In the coming months, we’re going to be able to do all those things that we have been missing for the last year,” Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• Osoyoos Desert Centre receives provincial funding to replace aging boardwalk

  The Nk'Mip Cultural Centre in Osoyoos was also awarded $400K for the construction of a traditional pit house.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Union outraged as lockout looms for workers at Kelowna Cab

  MoveUP is calling on Kelowna Cabs to rescind their notice to lockout unionized taxi dispatchers and call takers and to return to the bargaining table as soon as possible.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Canadians care less about opioid addiction than before the COVID-19 pandemic: poll

  B.C. had a record-breaking year for illicit drug overdoses in 2020, but a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests people care less about opioid addiction than they used to.

  Health

  Feb 24
• North Okanagan RCMP seek witnesses after police say child was ‘clipped’ by passing vehicle

  A child was walking through an intersection when a black passenger vehicle 'clipped, the child's backpack as it drove past, police said.

  Crime

  Feb 22
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• Wintery weather could be over for Okanagan residents

  There is also up to 25 cm on the way at the Coquihalla and Alison Pass summits; another system expected to cause treacherous driving conditions and likely closures.

  Weather

  Feb 21
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• Public skating at Kelowna’s Stuart Park winding down for the season

  The last day to lace up their skates at the popular downtown rink will be Feb. 28.

  Canada

  Feb 20