Kelowna

The Kelowna and Kamloops RCMP used a plane to take down a thief on Monday, May 29. (File photo)

By land and air, Kelowna and Kamloops RCMP take down thief

The incident took place on May 29

 

The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire around 6:07 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Contributed/Facebook).

Vehicle fire quickly doused in West Kelowna

The blaze was first reported at 6:07 a.m.

 

The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire at 2:40 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Black Press file photo)

Residents, pets escape early morning bedroom fire in West Kelowna

The blaze was quickly put out, deemed accidental

The West Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire at 2:40 a.m. on Friday morning, June 9. (Black Press file photo)
The Kelowna RCMP are investigating a home in an Upper Mission neighbourhood following two people found dead in a home on Thursday, June 8. (Jen Zielinski/Black Press)

2 women dead, man in hospital following ‘serious crime’ in Kelowna, no concern for public safety

A baby was found uninjured in the home; RCMP asking public to stay away during investigation

The Kelowna RCMP are investigating a home in an Upper Mission neighbourhood following two people found dead in a home on Thursday, June 8. (Jen Zielinski/Black Press)
Plato’s Closet in Kelowna officially opened its doors on June 8, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

New buy-and-sell store adds to Kelowna couple’s thrift store legacy

Plato’s Closet is located on Baron Road next to Once Upon a Child

Plato’s Closet in Kelowna officially opened its doors on June 8, 2023. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Conceptual rendering for The Revelry at 1383 Ellis Street in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Music hall and urban ballroom The Revelry almost ready to open in downtown Kelowna

Revelry Food+Music Hub was first proposed in August 2020

Conceptual rendering for The Revelry at 1383 Ellis Street in Kelowna. (Contributed)
A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Reports of gunshots lead to Kelowna standoff, at least 1 person arrested

Several police vehicles and ambulances are at Appaloosa and Arab roads

A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna fire crews take down blaze in Black Mountain

Crews received calls about smoke in the area at 1 a.m.

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze in Black Mountain early Thursday morning. (Black Press file photo)
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)

Homeowner, neighbour help douse South Kelowna wildfire

The fire started around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night

The Kelowna Fire Department battled a small wildfire in South Kelowna Wednesday night, June 7. (Black Press file photo)
RCMP Proactive Enforcement Team members with the newly formed Strike Force unit seized 90.3 grams of cocaine, 28.7 grams of fentanyl, 124 pills of Dilauded with 56 unknown yellow pills and a large sum of Canadian currency during a traffic stop on June 2, 2023. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)

‘This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated’: Kelowna RCMP make another drug bust

Officer detected strong odor of cannabis after making traffic stop

RCMP Proactive Enforcement Team members with the newly formed Strike Force unit seized 90.3 grams of cocaine, 28.7 grams of fentanyl, 124 pills of Dilauded with 56 unknown yellow pills and a large sum of Canadian currency during a traffic stop on June 2, 2023. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
(L-R): Ainsley Tymchyna (United Way), Cheryl Broder (Ukrainian Free Store), Bonnie Penner (Bravery Foundation), Iryna Storozhuk (Kelowna Stands With Ukraine), Kathleen Fieseler (Ukrainian Free Store), Jacqueline Burgess (United Way). (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Donated hygiene kits to help displaced Ukrainians in Central Okanagan

The kits were donated through the United Way with help from TD Bank

(L-R): Ainsley Tymchyna (United Way), Cheryl Broder (Ukrainian Free Store), Bonnie Penner (Bravery Foundation), Iryna Storozhuk (Kelowna Stands With Ukraine), Kathleen Fieseler (Ukrainian Free Store), Jacqueline Burgess (United Way). (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
Over 3,300 people have gathered at the South Okanagan Events Centre for the Regional Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. (Black Press Media file photo)

6,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses to gather in Kelowna

A convention will be held at Prospera Place, June 16-18

Over 3,300 people have gathered at the South Okanagan Events Centre for the Regional Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. (Black Press Media file photo)
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Kelowna RCMP, BC Coroner investigating after body found in McCulloch

Police say there is no risk to public safety

(File photo)
A photo shared in the comments of a post to the Glenmore Community Group on Facebook showing the impact of the vehicle of an alleged drunk driver into a garage. (Facebook/Melissa Yuen)

WATCH: Alleged drunk driver damages vehicles, garage in Kelowna

Security footage capturing the vehicle was posted to social media

A photo shared in the comments of a post to the Glenmore Community Group on Facebook showing the impact of the vehicle of an alleged drunk driver into a garage. (Facebook/Melissa Yuen)
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Uber to finally hit the streets of Kelowna

The ridesharing business is also launching in Victoria and Chilliwack

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
The Okanagan Forest Task Force found a truck engulfed in flames when on patrol on Friday night, June 2. (OFTF/Facebook)

Friday Night Fire: Truck found ablaze on Postill Lake Road in Kelowna

OFTF found the truck engulfed in flames when on patrol

The Okanagan Forest Task Force found a truck engulfed in flames when on patrol on Friday night, June 2. (OFTF/Facebook)
The Kelowna's Strongest competition took place at City Park on Saturday, June 3. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

PHOTOS: Kelowna’s Strongest show off strength at City Park

The competition lasts all day Saturday, June 3

The Kelowna's Strongest competition took place at City Park on Saturday, June 3. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The seventh annual Hungry Hungry Half marathon took place in Kelowna on Saturday, June 3 to raise money for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Christine McWillis/Facebook)

PHOTOS: Kelowna runners compete, raise money at Hungry Hungry Half Marathon

All money raised went to the Central Okanagan Food Bank

The seventh annual Hungry Hungry Half marathon took place in Kelowna on Saturday, June 3 to raise money for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Christine McWillis/Facebook)
Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)

B.C. pharmacists empowered to treat 21 minor ailments

Greater access also granted for birth control options

Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)