News Items tag as: KLMAY2020

Justice for Mona Wang rallies to be held in Kelowna, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver
July 04, 2020 - 9:13 AM

The UBC Okanagan student who was dragged from her apartment by a Mountie called in for a wellness check is getting support from far beyond Kelowna, where the incident happened.
Central Okanagan science teacher creates explosive situation; loses license for three days
June 16, 2020 - 3:15 PM

For a science project that went up in flames and caused nearly $60,000 in damage to a Central Okanagan high school, a local teacher had his license suspended for three days.
Kelowna driver stopped Monday blew three times the limit: Police
June 16, 2020 - 12:10 PM

A driver who was reportedly driving erratically during Monday morning rush-hour traffic blew three times the legal blood alcohol limit when police finally got him off the road, police say.
Lake Country woman killed while walking on highway in Kamloops
June 16, 2020 - 8:30 AM

A Lake Country woman died in Kamloops Monday after being struck by a car on Highway 5A.
Duo nabbed on stolen motorbike in Lake Country
June 15, 2020 - 10:17 AM

Two people face multiple charges after being caught in Lake Country leaving a stolen truck on a stolen motorcycle.
Turning lemons to lemonade: Kelowna family overwhelmed by goodwill when community replaces children's lemonade stand
June 14, 2020 - 5:40 PM

Chantal Tetreau’s two girls were excitedly getting settled in their new Kelowna neighbourhood just before Mother’s Day when a sweet gesture took a troublesome turn.
West Kelowna vet offers reminder that turtle habitat is nearby after another is crushed by a motorist
June 14, 2020 - 12:12 PM

Westlake Road motorists are being reminded again this week that they’re sharing the street with an at-risk species of turtle.
Snow blast hits Okanagan Connector
June 14, 2020 - 9:13 AM

The Okanagan Connector was hit with a blast of snow early Sunday morning.
Girl sucked through culvert in West Kelowna by high flowing water
June 14, 2020 - 7:53 AM

A girl who was too close to a rain-swollen river bank in West Kelowna was caught by the current of Powers Creek and swept into the large culvert under Highway 97, requiring a nighttime rescue by fire crews.
Dog killed by bear while being walked in B.C. park
June 13, 2020 - 3:15 PM

A dog being walked in a Prince George park was fatally attacked by a black bear, offering a reminder that bear warnings need to be taken seriously.
More ...

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

Epic cherry season expected in Okanagan and Kamloops
The cherry season in the Southern Interior is set to be the biggest one in a long time thanks to favourable growing conditions, after extreme weather events damaged crops for the past three years. “It looks like it’s going to be

UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
A new study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University has found that cannabis use can offer benefits to people undergoing treatment for substance use. People living in a residential recovery facility were given supervised amounts of

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: KLMAY2020

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon