News Items tag as: Okanagan Falls news

Police watchdog suggests Okanagan RCMP officer face charges in serious crash
April 18, 2023 - 2:13 PM

BC's police watchdog is recommending an RCMP officer be criminally charged after colliding with a truck in Okanagan Falls last summer.
South Okanagan town showcased in new episode of TV's 'Still Standing'
February 22, 2023 - 3:41 PM

Okanagan Falls and its award-winning wine industry are about to become more famous thanks to a popular Canadian TV show.
Okanagan developer hasn't fixed sewage outflow issue for years
November 13, 2022 - 2:46 PM
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A South Okanagan developer still hasn't fixed its overflowing septic fields despite years of orders and fines from the province.
Banned driver causes serious crash while high on drugs in Okanagan Falls
July 12, 2022 - 11:19 AM

A 42-year-old man, who was already banned from driving, has been arrested for allegedly running a stop sign and causing serious injuries to his passenger while high on drugs in the South Okanagan earlier this week.
RCMP officer under investigation after car crash in Okanagan Falls
July 11, 2022 - 4:10 PM

An investigation has been launched following a serious car crash near Okanagan Falls last night.
Harvester anticipated to finally fight milfoil problem in South Okanagan lake
June 06, 2022 - 6:00 AM

A harvester is expected to bring balance back to Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan where milfoil has run amok.
Specialty food store in Okanagan Falls shuttering Tuesday if sales don't pick up
April 03, 2022 - 4:30 PM

The struggling shop that sells specialty foods in Okanagan Falls may be on its last stand, warning the community that Tuesday will be its final day if enough sales aren’t made.
Pandemic uncertainty continues to challenge Okanagan wedding planners, couples
January 31, 2022 - 6:33 AM

After two years of the COVID pandemic, brides, grooms and event planners are riding the waves of restrictions and choosing outdoor, private spaces in hopes they can hold events.
Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls
December 11, 2021 - 10:26 AM

A petition with tens of thousands of signatures helped convince the province to install concrete barriers near Summerland last year, and now advocates are trying to accomplish something similar in Kaleden.
Okanagan Falls gas station robbed
November 15, 2021 - 11:18 AM

An Esso gas station and convenience store in Okanagan Falls was robbed yesterday and the police are asking for witnesses to give them a call.
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Why this 86-year-old BC man won't get his driver's licence back
An 86-year-old BC driver determined to get his licence back has failed to do so for very good reasons. The octogenarian was ordered to resit his driver's test in 2021 after his doctor told ICBC that due to his declining health, it was b

West Kelowna winery tour company sues for $6,500 wins $600
A West Kelowna wine tour company has come up short after it tried to sue a client who cancelled a $6,000 booking. According to June 2 BC Civil Resolution Tribunal decision, in February 2022 Lust 4 Luxury Tours was contacted by developer New

Pot-smoking driver busted for much more than bad driving
A newly licenced driver was spotted by a recently formed Kelowna RCMP Strike Force last Friday at about 4 p.m., driving slowly through an area known for drug trafficking. The driver was stopped, initially for motor vehicle infractions.

YO MAMA: Family bonding over, dog poop
OPINION We assembled at the maple tree at the furthest corner of our backyard where the poop bucket and shovel lived. “All right,” said Dad, leaning on the shovel. “Mom will take the bucket, I&

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News Items tag as: Okanagan Falls news

Police watchdog suggests Okanagan RCMP officer face charges in serious crash

South Okanagan town showcased in new episode of TV's 'Still Standing'

Okanagan developer hasn't fixed sewage outflow issue for years

Banned driver causes serious crash while high on drugs in Okanagan Falls

RCMP officer under investigation after car crash in Okanagan Falls

Harvester anticipated to finally fight milfoil problem in South Okanagan lake

Specialty food store in Okanagan Falls shuttering Tuesday if sales don't pick up

Pandemic uncertainty continues to challenge Okanagan wedding planners, couples

Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls

Okanagan Falls gas station robbed

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