Source: Global Okanagan A large one storey commercial building in the 2600 block of 48th Avenue in Vernon has been destroyed by fire. The fire started around 6:30 Tuesday evening. Fire crews and police responded. RCMP blocked 48th Avenue in front of the building, causing traffic tie ups. The building housed the Social Assistance office […]
RDOS imposed fire ban
Due to the current condition of “high” fire danger rating in our regional area, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is implementing a TEMPORARY FIRE BAN. Effective at noon on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 and until further notice, all open burning, including campfires, fireworks, will be prohibited in the RDOS in conjunction with the municipalities […]
Major crime units look into ‘horrific assault’ in Oliver
On Wednesday June 17th, 2015 at 03:00 PM, a male was brought to the Okanagan Regional Hospital with serious injuries suffered as a result of an assault. The injures were substantial, requiring the patient be transferred to another Hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing with multiple witnesses being interviewed, warrants have been executed for […]
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Off to Italy to meet Chief Louie
Three councillors and their families going to a war memorial in Europe. Clarence Louie flew out early for speaking engagements in other parts of the continent. Leona Baptiste, Sammy Jo Louie and Yvonne Weinert are joined by family members in the trip. Ernest Baptiste (Batiste) George died in December 13 1944 at the age of […]
Banned
KAMLOOPS – Effective at noon on Friday, July 3, 2015, all open fires – including campfires – will be prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. A map of […]