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.
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THOMPSON: Censorship, capitulation nothing new in American entertainment industry
OPINION Earlier this month, ABC - one of America’s major television networks - folded like a cheap suit when President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened: “I m

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Big increase in homeless populations in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm
Homelessness in Penticton has almost doubled over the last seven years, while Vernon also saw an increase of more than 20% in the same time period. The number of people in Penticton without a home has increased by 80% since 2018, with 194 n

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