Westbank

• West Kelowna man who beat mother in 2019 incident to remain behind bars

  A West Kelowna man who in 2019 brutally beat his mother and left her for dead failed for the second time this year in an attempt to win more freedom.

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• More B.C. evacuation orders rescinded, while thousands still waiting to go home

  As of Sunday, roughly 2,740 properties in the Central Okanagan are still on evacuation order as a result of the McDougall Creek wildfire

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
  
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• West Kelowna, B.C. firefighters put at risk by people not fleeing when orders came in

  "People chose not to evacuate in one case and emergency responders, including the RCMP and BC Wildfire Service stepped up and got those people out of the precarious situation."

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Central Okanagan open burning to end as fire season gets underway

  Creating nuisance smoke from open burning is not allowed in Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, the Central Okanagan East and West Electoral Areas.

  Fire

  Apr 24, 2023
• Elderly woman dies after being struck in West Kelowna Walmart parking lot

  The West Kelowna RCMP is on scene in the 2100 block of Louie Drive for the incident and said an investigation is underway. 

  Traffic

  Apr 24, 2023
• Westbank Salvation Army honours volunteers for National Volunteer Week

  The Westbank Salvation Army has more than 50 volunteers who dedicate their time in the thrift store and around the community regularly.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
• Westbank First Nation hosts National Addictions Awareness Week events

  Thursday’s event was called ‘Fathers of Tradition’, a chance for Indigenous fathers to take part in smudging, open discussions and cultural practices.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2022
• ‘Human Rights Drive’ held in Kelowna for Ukrainian and Iranian communities

  "We can be the voice for those who have no voice, this is everyone's responsibility as a global citizen to stand for those who don't have a voice and choice," said the organizer.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2022
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• Remembrance Day Ceremonies return across Central Okanagan

  For those wondering where to catch a Remembrance Day Ceremony today, Nov. 11, here's a full list of locations for the events Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
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• Westbank First Nation honours those who served on National Indigenous Veterans’ Day

  Despite the chilly weather community members joined Westbank First Nation to hear traditional songs, prayer, and the reading of veterans' names from the community.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022