News Items tag as: Lake Country news

Former Lake Country student with MS claims school district discriminated against her
November 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A former Lake Country high school student has won the first round of a BC Human Rights complaint alleging that teachers at her former school discriminated against her because she has multiple sclerosis.
Truck thief chased down and caught by owner in Lake Country
October 09, 2024 - 9:22 AM
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A stolen truck owner saw someone driving their vehicle in Kelowna, and decided to get into a high speed chase with the suspected thief.
Countdown to a 'navigable' Oyama canal begins with dredging underway
September 11, 2024 - 6:00 AM

After years of fighting through bureaucratic red tape, community organizing and raising nearly $100,000 dollars, the Oyama Canal will soon be safe for boats to pass through.
Traffic delays in Lake Country due to busy road repairs tomorrow
August 11, 2024 - 10:43 AM
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Drivers going through Lake Country should be prepared for delays this week as the district repairs some busy streets.
Stolen booze, vet equipment and ID recovered in Lake Country raid
August 07, 2024 - 4:52 PM

Two suspects were arrested during an RCMP raid at a home in Lake Country last month as part of an ongoing property crime investigation.
Water advisory in place at Reiswig regional park
August 02, 2024 - 4:35 PM

Reiswig regional park in Lake Country has been closed to swimming due to high E.coli counts.
Police seize gun and drugs in Lake Country traffic stop
July 17, 2024 - 11:27 AM

Officers in Lake Country pulled over a vehicle more than two weeks ago and seized a gun and drugs after arresting the driver and the passenger.
Lake Country concert series kicks off tonight
July 05, 2024 - 10:05 AM

If you're looking for live music in a beautiful setting you need go no further than Lake Country as it kicks off an eight week concert series.
$19,000 fine and house arrest for Lake Country man who defrauded EI
June 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A Lake Country man who claimed $19,000 in employment insurance payments when he was already making a decent salary will spend a month under house arrest and pay a $19,000 fine.
RCMP recover stolen mountain bikes and parts in Lake Country raid
June 25, 2024 - 3:33 PM
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After a lengthy investigation, RCMP officers raided a home in Lake Country last week and recovered stolen mountain bikes, bike parts and electric scooter batteries.
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News Items tag as: Lake Country news

Former Lake Country student with MS claims school district discriminated against her

Truck thief chased down and caught by owner in Lake Country

Countdown to a 'navigable' Oyama canal begins with dredging underway

Traffic delays in Lake Country due to busy road repairs tomorrow

Stolen booze, vet equipment and ID recovered in Lake Country raid

Water advisory in place at Reiswig regional park

Police seize gun and drugs in Lake Country traffic stop

Lake Country concert series kicks off tonight

$19,000 fine and house arrest for Lake Country man who defrauded EI

RCMP recover stolen mountain bikes and parts in Lake Country raid

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