News Items tag as: B.C. Search and Rescue

Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service
May 14, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Vernon resident has been acknowledged for her incredible 35 years of dedication in the field of search and rescue.
Former BC search and rescue boss claims ministry staff bullied, intimidated members
January 08, 2024 - 5:47 PM

The former BC search and rescue boss has let loose with numerous complaints about BC emergency management staff in a letter to the premier.
RCMP, search and rescue teams looking for missing Big White snowboarder
December 27, 2021 - 9:27 AM

The Kelowna Regional RCMP, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, and North Shore and Rescue are searching for a missing snowboarder at Big White Ski Resort.
Province's search and rescue teams see second spike in calls during May
May 30, 2020 - 6:00 PM

For a second time this month, B.C. search and rescue groups are seeing a spike in calls across the province, with a 45 per cent increase in calls between May 18 to 24.
B.C. search and rescue groups see a sudden spike in calls
May 10, 2020 - 8:45 AM

The province’s search and rescue organizations are urging British Columbians to reduce risk-taking when getting outdoors in the coming weeks.
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service