Tag Archives: People

The Kelowna RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating missing 34-year-old Aaron Hillstad, who was last seen approximately 2 weeks ago near the 5200-block of Highway 97 north. The Kelowna RCM...

A wildfire burning between Peachland and West Kelowna remained out of control Thursday as crews contend with scorching heat and steep, unstable terrain.The fire sits between Highway 97 and Highway 97C...

The City of Kelowna is partnering with a local non-profit to deliver a new rental housing project aimed at middle-income families.In collaboration with the Housing Okanagan Foundation, the city will d...

The Central Okanagan is facing another blast of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to come close to breaking long-standing records Tuesday.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the re...

A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in British Columbia and returned to Ontario to face multiple charges.Kelowna RCMP located the suspect, Stefan Holowaychuk, 54, on July 22 as par...

A fundraiser has been launched in the name of the initiative that supports children in crisis in the Southern Interior.Cops for Kids is running an online 50/50 raffle, with half of the jackpot going t...

A woman in Vernon is planning to travel in her retirement after winning $500,000 in the lottery.Valerie Hoath won the Extra prize in the July 19 Lotto 6/49 draw.The B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) sai...

After nearly two decades on the ATP Tour, Vernon's Vasek Pospisil has played the final match of his professional tennis career.The 34-year-old put forth a gutsy performance Sunday at the National Bank...

The RCMP says a 27 year old man who was reported missing in Vernon on July 23rd has been located, and that he is safe and well.

The City of West Kelowna has officially lowered the speed limit along a busy stretch of Gellatly Road to 30 km/h.The change affects the corridor between Boucherie Road and Gellatly Road South, an area...