News Items tag as: KLAPR2021

150 residents still evacuated due to 'chemical' smell: West Kelowna fire chief
April 19, 2021 - 11:32 AM

Crews have been brought in from Calgary to try to solve the mystery of a strange smell that forced the evacuation of the 60-unit Lakeview Point apartment building in West Kelowna yesterday, April 18, leaving an estimated 150 people locked out of their homes.
Snowmobilers warned after avalanche at Big White
April 19, 2021 - 10:47 AM

An overnight avalanche at Big White as the resort urging snowmobilers to avoid a certain area of the mountain.
Okanagan residents frustrated with ministry inaction at cannabis property
April 19, 2021 - 7:00 AM

For years, Lake Country resident and retired wildlife biologist Dave Young voiced concerns with various government agencies about wildlife habitat being destroyed by a neighbouring cannabis facility but little has been done to address them.
Kelowna residents to 'rally for reason' today
April 18, 2021 - 12:19 PM

Kelowna residents are being called to a Reason Rally this afternoon.
Get ready for a blustery day in the Okanagan
April 18, 2021 - 10:54 AM

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement issued for the Okanagan Valley, due to northerly wind gusts of 50 to 70 kilometres an hour this afternoon and early evening across Okanagan Lake.
50% compostable organics in Okanagan and Kamloops goes to the dump
April 18, 2021 - 9:00 AM

Growing mounds of garbage created by the growing number of people moving into the Okanagan and Thompson regions are prompting cities and regional districts to look at how to better manage organic waster.
UPDATE: Do Not Occupy order posted on West Kelowna building, 150 people and their pets evacuated
April 18, 2021 - 8:18 AM

The 150 residents of a West Kelowna building evacuated this morning when a noxious smell was detected won't be going home soon.

WKFR and Regional HazMat team members have continued to search for a source of the smell, to no avail, West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said. However, crews continue to detect levels of concern through various areas of the building.
Kelowna's Lane Merrifield of Dragons' Den sells multi-million dollar tech company
April 18, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Kelowna's Lane Merrifield has sold off another one of his tech companies, this time for $30 million USD.
Keep your drones away from wildlife, Okanagan Conservation Officers warn
April 17, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people that it's illegal to harass wildlife with drones.
Kelowna's connection to the first Golden Retrievers
April 17, 2021 - 3:01 PM

When it comes to four-legged companions, the golden retriever is among the most loved.
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News Items tag as: KLAPR2021

150 residents still evacuated due to 'chemical' smell: West Kelowna fire chief

Snowmobilers warned after avalanche at Big White

Okanagan residents frustrated with ministry inaction at cannabis property

Kelowna residents to 'rally for reason' today

Get ready for a blustery day in the Okanagan

50% compostable organics in Okanagan and Kamloops goes to the dump

UPDATE: Do Not Occupy order posted on West Kelowna building, 150 people and their pets evacuated

Kelowna's Lane Merrifield of Dragons' Den sells multi-million dollar tech company

Keep your drones away from wildlife, Okanagan Conservation Officers warn

Kelowna's connection to the first Golden Retrievers

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