News Items tag as: Falkland news

RCMP take down Canada’s biggest drug ‘superlab’ in North Okanagan
October 31, 2024 - 4:03 PM

BC RCMP dismantled the largest and most sophisticated drug superlab in the country in the North Okanagan.
Falkland veteran and author receives provincial Medal of Good Citizenship
August 05, 2024 - 3:30 PM

The province is awarding 18 people with the Medal of Good Citizenship, including a veteran and author from Falkland.
‘Completely unacceptable’: Vernon man douses fire left behind by irresponsible campers
May 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

An outdoor enthusiast, and former wildfire fighter, who spotted an abandoned campfire burning on a remote recreation site in the Falkland area is reminding campers to put their fires out.
iN VIDEO: Falkland documentary explores life in a small BC town
April 06, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A pair of Kelowna filmmakers produced a documentary about what makes Falkland unique, from rodeos to ice fishing and the community’s history.
North Okanagan cops cleared in chase and shooting that played out like a movie
November 02, 2023 - 11:40 AM

RCMP officers involved in a tense 2019 chase and arrest in the North Okanagan won't face criminal charges after an investigation by BC's police watchdog.
iN VIDEO: Popularity of Halloween event in Falkland is terrifying
October 08, 2023 - 6:00 AM

A Halloween event in the North Okanagan is growing so big it's set to hit a new attendance record this year.
Rare 'ghost' crow caught on camera in North Okanagan
October 03, 2023 - 4:01 PM

A rare white crow is hanging around in the North Okanagan just in time for Halloween.
SUV driver nabbed doing 146 km/h on icy Highway 97 north of Vernon
January 13, 2023 - 2:40 PM

A driver of a Mercedes SUV was caught going way to fast for the icy conditions on Highway 97 north of Vernon this week.
PREPARE TO BE SCARED: Haunting of Falkland huge Halloween hit
October 27, 2022 - 2:30 PM

The Haunting of Falkland has already recouped the $11,000 that was invested to terrify the public this year.
iN VIDEO: Falkland hosting huge, frightening Halloween experience
September 25, 2022 - 6:00 PM

What began as a small event to entertain kids at Halloween during pandemic restrictions is quickly growing into a monstrous one.
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iN DISCUSSION: ICBC's no fault system criticized
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kelowna strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
A Kelowna strata management company is on the hook $15,000 after it failed to do anything for a property it was managing. According to a June 2 BC Financial Services Authority decision, property manager Robert Tomislav Zivkovic provided &qu

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