Toxic Drug Crisis
Public drug use is once again illegal in B.C.
Public drug use is once again illegal in British Columbia. Health Canada approved the B.C. government's request to once again make it illegal to use illicit substances in public spaces "Addiction is a health matter, not a criminal justice one, but that doesn't mean that anything goes. Parks and beaches have to be ...
May 07, 2024
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RCMP
Driver hits police vehicle, refuses breath demand
A driver in Kelowna literally backed into trouble.RCMP say officers were assisting paramedics in the 400-block of Lawrence Avenue on Saturday, May 4 around 1:15 a.m. when an officer noticed a white SUV backing up nearby that hit a parked police vehicle before attempting to drive away."The driver was stopped immedi...
May 07, 2024
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Road Work
Spallumcheen road set for five hour closure
A portion of a road in rural Spallumcheen will be closed for a few hours Tuesday, May 14.The Township of Spallumcheen said a portion of Back Enderby Rd. between Highway 97A and Mountain View Rd. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pulverization. Traffic will be detoured via Mountainview Rd.Signage of the work and...
May 07, 2024
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Weather statement
Snow flurries may fall over Coquihalla, Highway 3
Some area highways may see some light snowfall on Monday.Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the Coquihalla and Highway 3 on May 6, stating there was a potential for flurries over high elevation mountain passes."A Pacific frontal system will move across B.C. today (Monday)," the weather a...
May 06, 2024
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RCMP
Police try to reunite urn with owner
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are seeking the owner of a small urn that was found in a Vernon park. The urn was turned into police in April by a member of the public who found it in Linear Park along 25th Avenue. If you believe it is yours and can prove ownership, please contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250)...
May 06, 2024
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Recycled & reused
Get rid of your old tires: Tire collection events coming to Kelowna & Vernon
If you have old or unused tires around your yard, here is the chance to dispose of them responsibly.Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is hosting tire collection events in Kelowna and Vernon in the coming weeks.Tires, on or off rims, can be dropped off free of charge.The Kelowna event is from 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25...
May 05, 2024
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breaking down barriers
Students spend weekend at 'Cop Camp'
Two dozen Okanagan students will be spending the weekend at Cop Camp.The annual event put on by the West Kelowna RCMP Indigenous Policing Services in partnership with Mount Boucherie Secondary School and Westbank First Nation, opened on Friday.The camp is held at the school with 24 students from grades 10-12 participat...
May 03, 2024
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Lake Country
Search continues for missing senior in rural area
Police are seeking information on a missing senior as the search for the man continues.RCMP said Allan Allan Francescutti, a 79-year-old Kelowna man, went missing on April 16.Police said Francescutti was considered "high-risk" and asked the public for assistance in locating him on April 23.That same day, his ...
May 03, 2024
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overnight fire
Mobile home damaged in fire, occupant requires treatment
One person was taken to hospital after an overnight mobile home fire in Kelowna.Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1800 block of Watson Road around 1:30 a.m. Friday, and found a mobile home fully involved."Fire crews were able to bring the blaze under control quickly and confine it to the original s...
May 03, 2024
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Takes effect May 3
Open burning ban in place until October
Large fires won't be permitted for the next several months.Effective at noon today (Friday, May 3), Category 3 open burnings will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, including in Vernon, Kelowna, and the entire Okanagan."This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and pr...
May 03, 2024
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