‘Grossly intoxicated’ kayakers arrested in Oyama
Two “grossly intoxicated” men were arrested in Oyama Pioneer Park after RCMP received a tip about the drunks’ dangerous behaviour.
Rare high-end, Italian-made violin stolen
Kelowna RCMP are searching the Central Okanagan for a valuable violin that was stolen after a performance by the victim.
David Wylie • August 10, 2023
Looking to raise $250,000 for Oyama canal dredging
A community group is trying to revive an effort to dredge the Oyama canal, which connects Wood and Kalamalka Lakes.
David Wylie • August 5, 2023
Drones fly hazardously close to Kelowna International Airport
Police are investigating two incidents involving a drone flying too close to Kelowna International Airport.
David Wylie • August 4, 2023
Tanya Garost resigns as District of Lake Country CAO
Lake Country’s chief administrative officer Tanya Garost is leaving for a job in Saskatchewan.
Okanagan Journal • August 3, 2023
The Barenaked Ladies are Canada’s most iconic band
When a Barenaked Ladies song randomly comes on the radio, I (half) jokingly remark they are Canada’s most iconic band.
David Wylie • July 18, 2023
Matthew Good adds 2nd show to Creekside Theatre
Mathew Good will be hanging out in Lake Country a little longer in October. He’s booked a second show at Creekside.
David Wylie • June 16, 2023
Campfire ban remains in effect due to wildfire risk
Campfires are prohibited throughout the Central Okanagan, including Lake Country
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Historic agricultural magazine Orchard & Vine changes hands
In print since 1959, Orchard & Vine magazine has a new owner.
David Wylie • June 13, 2023
Planned water outage in Oyama to work on watermain
A three-hour water outage is planned in Oyama on June 20 so the District of Lake Country can work on a watermain.
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Grey Fox wins Canadian Brewing Award for Quick Witted
Okanagan gluten-free brewery Grey Fox has won gold at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards for its Quick Witted ‘wheat’ beer.
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PHOTO: Mischievous marmots watch quail chicks on the move
A collection of photos from this spring of the marmots that live near our home in Lake Country.
David Wylie • June 12, 2023
RCMP simulate ‘compelling’ crash scene for GESS students
A Lake Country RCMP officer helped organize an elaborate and compelling scene at George Elliot Secondary School to show a serious car crash.
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Highlights from Lake Country council June 6
Highlights from Lake Country council June 6 include the reconsideration of a resolution and the BC Transit agreement.
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Power outage affects large swath of Lake Country
A power outage Thursday morning left thousands of residents without electricity as they got ready for their day. It lasted two hours.
David Wylie • April 20, 2023
Wrong pedal! Car crashes into Lake Country pet store
A driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal just after noon on Saturday, sending a vehicle into Bosley’s.