Lake Country

• Police investigating incident in Lake Country; public asked to avoid area

  Police say they are investigating and are asking individuals to stay away from the area for the time being.

  Canada

  Apr 16
  
• Busy March in Lake Country sees police break up dog fight, seize 2 stolen vehicles

  Police received 235 calls for service throughout March 2024, which included seizing two stolen cars and breaking up a dog fight that killed one dog.

  Crime

  Apr 2
  
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• Community cleanup gets underway in Kelowna, Lake Country

  With spring well underway, what's been hidden under a blanket of winter is emerging and  it calls for a little seasonal help.

  Canada

  Apr 1
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• Okanagan high school students learning what it takes to become a firefighter

  While the goal of the program is to provide these kids with life-long skills and lessons, it’s also a great opportunity for the fire department to get a head start on recruitment.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• Annual spring street cleaning underway in Central Okanagan

  In West Kelowna,  street sweepers will begin mobilizing next week, with cleaning expected to take six weeks.

  Traffic

  Mar 15
• District of Lake Country issues boil-water notice

  “The District of Lake Country and Interior Health recommend that all customers in the affected area drink boiled water or a safe alternative,” reads the warning.

  Health

  Mar 12
• Lake Country, B.C. animal rescue facing $75K fine after 85 distressed animals seized

  If convicted, the owners could face a $75,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment and/or a lifetime prohibition from owning animals.

  Investigations

  Mar 10
• Pink Shirt Day: Okanagan Kindergarten students say ‘it’s cool to be kind’

  The partnership between École Peter Greer Elementary School and École George Elliot Secondary, in its second year, is a Pink Shirt Day tradition.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 28
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• ‘Happy that it’s over:’ Accused killer of Vernon man dies amid lengthy court case

  After almost seven years of court cases, and heartache, Teresa Bartz is finally getting the justice she feels is owed to her brother.

  Crime

  Feb 23
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• BC Highway Patrol conducts annual ‘Slow Down and Move Over’ campaign

  In B.C., it is required by law to slow down and move over for emergency and maintenance vehicles with their lights flashing or for workers on or beside the road.

  Education

  Feb 20