Kelowna
Civil lawsuits pile up against former Kelowna Mountie
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP officer Brian Mathew Burkett took the personal phone number of a woman who had turned to police for help and then sexted her, according to a third civil lawsuit filed against the former cop. Continue reading
West Kelowna Shelter Society opens new 40-bed temporary facility
By Darrian Matassa-Fung Community Reporter
BC Housing says the temporary shelter is expected to close by the end of March. Continue reading
B.C. grandmother falls victim to emergency scam, loses $14K: Kelowna RCMP
Police say the emergency scam features a fraudulent caller claiming to be a relative in need of urgent money. Continue reading
Misplaced puppy: Five-hour flight from Saskatchewan to B.C. turns into 17-hour journey for canine
A B.C. woman was shocked when she arrived at the airport, expecting to see her new puppy, only to find out it wasn’t on the flight. Continue reading
Rocket Report: Jonas Peterek, from Hitman to Rocket man
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
In his first four games as a Kelowna Rocket, Jonas Peterek has scored three goals. Continue reading
Sexual Assault Review Team completes investigation into Kelowna RCMP’s unfounded sexual assault cases
The review came in response to Stats Canada numbers showing almost 40 per cent of reported cases of sexual assault in Kelowna were deemed unfounded in 2018. Continue reading
Is the Okanagan prepared for the coronavirus?
“The real protocol is to be in touch with Health Canada.” Continue reading
Like a fine Swiss watch, Kelowna’s Malindi Elmore just keeps on running
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
“I came out of retirement. Retirement was boring,” Malindi Elmore said after setting a new national record in women’s marathon running. Continue reading
Partially submerged boat in Okanagan Lake investigated by rescue crews
Rescue crews were called to a partially submerged boat in Okanagan Lake on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Kelowna RCMP searching for owner of frozen sailboat
A sailboat encased in ice has washed ashore in Kelowna. Police are looking to find its owner. Continue reading