Kelowna

Many Okanagan cities broke single-day temperature records on Tuesday, Aug. 15. (Monique Tamminga/Western News)
Many Okanagan cities broke single-day temperature records on Tuesday, Aug. 15. (Monique Tamminga/Western News)
Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s help in recovering a stolen violin. It dates back to the 1840s. (Photo/RCMP)

Nearly 200-year-old violin stolen in Kelowna alley

The rare and highly valuable violin dates back to the 1840s

Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s help in recovering a stolen violin. It dates back to the 1840s. (Photo/RCMP)
A Winnipeg man is looking to learn more about his father Nathan Paul Kushnir. The man resided in Kelowna when he was killed in a car crash on March 2, 1998. (Facebook/Zack Kushnir)
A Winnipeg man is looking to learn more about his father Nathan Paul Kushnir. The man resided in Kelowna when he was killed in a car crash on March 2, 1998. (Facebook/Zack Kushnir)
A memorial for the five victims of the July 2021 fatal crane collapse stands in front of the Bernard Block construction site in downtown Kelowna in October of 2021. (Capital News)

2 years after Kelowna deadly crane collapse, B.C. considers safety improvements

WorkSafeBC has proposed new regulations, including stronger requirements that supervisors

A memorial for the five victims of the July 2021 fatal crane collapse stands in front of the Bernard Block construction site in downtown Kelowna in October of 2021. (Capital News)
Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)

Kelowna area ranked 2nd in Canada for total crime

Kelowna RCMP respond to latest annual crime report

Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)
Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)

Many Toronto Maple Leafs attend former Bud’s wedding in Okanagan

John Tavares and Mitch Marner were in attendance

Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)

Man kicked out of Merritt hotel later involved in 3-person fatal crash

BC police watchdog investigating the crash took place outside Logan Lake

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO). (File Photo)
The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)

‘Love beyond words’: Family of 2 missing B.C. children release statement

Aurora (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10) were supposed to be returned to their father on July 17

The large travel trailer police believe they are travelling with. (Surrey RCMP)
From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)

2 B.C. children still missing after 6 days of Amber Alert

The Amber Alert was issued on July 19, after Joshuah and Aurora Bolton were not returned home

From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)
From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)

Believed to be ‘off the grid’: 2 B.C. children still missing after 6 days of Amber Alert

The Amber Alert was issued on July 19, after Joshuah and Aurora Bolton were not returned home

From top left, clockwise: 74-year-old Robert Bolton, Verity Bolton, 53-year-old Abraxas Glazov, 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton and eight-year-old Aurora Bolton. Joshuah and Aurora are part of an Amber Alert issued July 19, 2023 after their mother, Verity, failed to returned them July 17 following a planned vacation. (Surrey RCMP)
Left: Robert Bolton from surveillance images at a gas station in Merritt and surveillance images of the dark blue 2012 Dodge 2500, BC Licence SJ2708, pulling a fifth-wheel after picking up Robert Bolton in Chilliwack on June 30. (Surrey RCMP)

TIMELINE: Amber Alert enters day 5 for missing B.C. children

Alert issued after mother failed to return Joshuah, 10 and Aurora, 8 to their primary caregive on July 17

Left: Robert Bolton from surveillance images at a gas station in Merritt and surveillance images of the dark blue 2012 Dodge 2500, BC Licence SJ2708, pulling a fifth-wheel after picking up Robert Bolton in Chilliwack on June 30. (Surrey RCMP)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)
Surrey RCMP display a board of images of 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton, his sister eight-year-old Aurora, their mother Verity and the vehicle they’re believed to be in. Police provided updated surveillance images of the vehicle and Verity being spotted leaving a grocery story in Kamloops on July 15. (Lauren Collins)

TIMELINE: Amber Alert enters day 4 for missing B.C. children

Alert issued after mother failed to return Joshuah, 10 and Aurora, 8 to their primary caregive on July 17

Surrey RCMP display a board of images of 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton, his sister eight-year-old Aurora, their mother Verity and the vehicle they’re believed to be in. Police provided updated surveillance images of the vehicle and Verity being spotted leaving a grocery story in Kamloops on July 15. (Lauren Collins)
Kelowna International Airport sign. (Black Press file photo)

Couple disheartened after helping newcomers to Okanagan

‘We’ve had an unfortunate experience’

Kelowna International Airport sign. (Black Press file photo)
New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)

2 men now part of hunt for B.C. mom; search for missing children focuses on Kamloops

The children were reported missing July 17, but last confirmed whereabouts was June 30 in Kelowna

New footage from Saturday, July 15 shows Verity Bolton outside a grocery store in Kamloops. (Surrey RCMP)
Surrey RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton.

Amber Alert issued for 2 Surrey children last seen in Kelowna, B.C.

The last known location of Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton is Krafty’s Kitchen and Bar, on June 30

Surrey RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for eight-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton.
Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)

West Kelowna, Nanaimo BCHL alumni needs help after death of parents

The parents of former Warrior, Clipper Skyler Cameron died within weeks of each other

Former West Kelowna Warrior and Nanaimo Clipper Skyler Cameron (left) is financial help after both his parents died within weeks of each other earlier this year. (Skyler Cameron/Facebook)
The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)

2 Okanagan homes listed as grand prizes in Dream Home lottery

Tickets are available until Oct. 12 or until sold out

The Skywater at Molava building on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna. (Submitted)
A downed power line has started a fire in the Fintry area. (contributed)

Evacuation alert issued due to 5 hectare wildfire burning north of West Kelowna

The story will be updated as more information becomes available

  • Jul 17, 2023
A downed power line has started a fire in the Fintry area. (contributed)
‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird needs the public’s vote as he’s trying to win $10,000 and get a chance to meet his idol, skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. (Nuge Bird/Facebook)

Kelowna skateboarder needs public to help him shred with Tony Hawk

‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird is currently in the final 8 of the fan vote

‘Poppa’ Nuge Bird needs the public’s vote as he’s trying to win $10,000 and get a chance to meet his idol, skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. (Nuge Bird/Facebook)