Tag Archives: People
Kelowna RCMP seek Dashcam footage following serious crash on Harvey Avenue
Mounties in Kelowna are appealing to the public for dashcam or surveillance video as they continue to investigate a serious collision involving one of their own.The incident unfolded just before noon ...
Jul 16, 2025
Vernon, Kelowna rowers take home medals at provincials
Okanagan-based rowing teams took home some hardware from the 2025 Rowing B.C. Provincial Championships.Crews from the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club (VRDB) and from Kelowna Rowing Club (KRC) were ...
Jul 15, 2025
Paddleboarders to cross Kalamalka Lake for a good cause
A group of paddleboarders will travel along the length of Kalamalka Lake to raise money for charity.The eighth annual Stand Up For Charity paddle will see the participants traverse the 18 kilometre la...
Jul 14, 2025
Okanagan Sun’s Jacob Bond makes CFL debut
Okanagan Sun standout Jacob Bond took a major step forward in his football journey over the weekend, making his CFL debut with the BC Lions in a game against the Edmonton Elks.The Kamloops native and ...
Jul 14, 2025
RCMP seek public help in search for missing Kelowna man
Editors note: Bennett has been found. Mounties in Kelowna are asking for the public's help locating a missing man last seen Sunday afternoon.Sixty-nine-year-old Curtis Bennett was last spotted around ...
Jul 14, 2025
Kelowna child care costs among highest in Canada
A new study shows Kelowna has some of Canada's highest child care costs.The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives ranked Kelowna fifth out of 35 major cities, with a median daily fee of $24 per chil...
Jul 11, 2025
20 Vernon locals attending B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games
Almost two dozen Vernon residents will be taking part in the 2025 B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games.Special Olympics says 20 Vernonites will be participating in the games in some capacity, 11 of whom...
Jul 09, 2025
Local realtors collecting food for people in need
A food drive organized by local real estate agents is returning.The North Okanagan Realtor Committee is bringing back it's Christmas in July Food Drive.The initiative was held in past years but was ha...
Jul 09, 2025
Hiker airlifted with serious injuries after rescue at Fintry Provincial Park
One person was seriously injured and airlifted to safety Monday evening following a rescue at the base of a canyon in Fintry Provincial Park.West Kelowna Fire Rescue says crews were called around 7 p....
Jul 08, 2025
Local amateur chefs sought for Food Network show
The Food Network is looking for amateur chefs from the Okanagan to participate in a new show.The network says it wants five local amateur chefs in the region to be part of an episode of its program, C...
Jul 04, 2025
