News Items tag as: Joe Rich

Kelowna’s first ski hill was much closer than Big White
November 27, 2022 - 4:30 PM

- This story was first published Jan. 3, 2022.
Most Central Okanagan communities named after respected citizens, but not Joe Rich
September 06, 2021 - 8:03 AM

While the name Kelowna is derived from the syilx word for grizzly bear, most names in the Kelowna area come from settlers and prominent people.
iN PHOTOS: Logging 'magical' Joe Rich forest may be best chance to protect it
July 02, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The war in the woods has raged for decades in B.C. but is taking a different twist in the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna.
Proposed gravel pit near Kelowna gets unanimous thumbs down from regional district directors
June 10, 2021 - 2:30 PM

Central Okanagan regional district politicians have slammed a proposed gravel pit in the Joe Rich area, east of Kelowna.
This proposed gravel pit could have huge impacts on Kelowna, both good and bad
June 09, 2021 - 8:00 AM

A recently announced gravel pit proposed for the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna has galvanized that community more than any other in 30 years of living there, says resident Laurie Takoff.
Highway 33 in Joe Rich reopens following washout
June 16, 2020 - 10:49 AM

After a washout closed Highway 33 just east of Kelowna last week, the road has reopened.
Sleeping driver suspected as cause of three-vehicle crash in Kelowna
November 24, 2017 - 10:18 AM

KELOWNA – The driver of a Jeep may have fallen asleep behind the wheel before causing a three-vehicle crash in Kelowna yesterday afternoon.
Last evacuation alert rescinded for the Philpott Road fire
September 07, 2017 - 2:47 PM

KELOWNA - The final evacuation alert for the Philpott Road fire has been rescinded.
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order downgraded and some alerts rescinded
September 04, 2017 - 1:57 PM

KELOWNA - The Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire have been downgraded.
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order partially downgraded
September 03, 2017 - 3:29 PM

KELOWNA - The Evacuation Order for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire has been partially downgraded.
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Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of 'convoluted' legal battle
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