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News Items tag as: Joe Rich
Kelowna’s first ski hill was much closer than Big White
November 27, 2022 - 4:30 PM
- This story was first published Jan. 3, 2022.
Most Central Okanagan communities named after respected citizens, but not Joe Rich
September 06, 2021 - 8:03 AM
While the name Kelowna is derived from the syilx word for grizzly bear, most names in the Kelowna area come from settlers and prominent people.
iN PHOTOS: Logging 'magical' Joe Rich forest may be best chance to protect it
July 02, 2021 - 7:30 AM
The war in the woods has raged for decades in B.C. but is taking a different twist in the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna.
Proposed gravel pit near Kelowna gets unanimous thumbs down from regional district directors
June 10, 2021 - 2:30 PM
Central Okanagan regional district politicians have slammed a proposed gravel pit in the Joe Rich area, east of Kelowna.
This proposed gravel pit could have huge impacts on Kelowna, both good and bad
June 09, 2021 - 8:00 AM
A recently announced gravel pit proposed for the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna has galvanized that community more than any other in 30 years of living there, says resident Laurie Takoff.
Highway 33 in Joe Rich reopens following washout
June 16, 2020 - 10:49 AM
After a washout closed Highway 33 just east of Kelowna last week, the road has reopened.
Sleeping driver suspected as cause of three-vehicle crash in Kelowna
November 24, 2017 - 10:18 AM
KELOWNA – The driver of a Jeep may have fallen asleep behind the wheel before causing a three-vehicle crash in Kelowna yesterday afternoon.
Last evacuation alert rescinded for the Philpott Road fire
September 07, 2017 - 2:47 PM
KELOWNA - The final evacuation alert for the Philpott Road fire has been rescinded.
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order downgraded and some alerts rescinded
September 04, 2017 - 1:57 PM
KELOWNA - The Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire have been downgraded.
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order partially downgraded
September 03, 2017 - 3:29 PM
KELOWNA - The Evacuation Order for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire has been partially downgraded.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the last week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjones
Oregon wineries and vineyards seek $100M from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state, alleging that the utility's decision to not turn off power during the Labor Day windstorm contribu
Medical pot user who lost job after drug test takes case to Vermont Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man who lost his job after he said a random drug test showed he had used medical marijuana off duty for chronic pain has appealed to the Vermont Supreme Court saying he should not have been denied a portion
Kelowna homeowners top Canadian list of mortgage-free living
In a city known for its high housing costs, Kelowna surprisingly has more mortgage-free homeowners than the vast majority of the country. Recently released statistics show that Kelowna is in eighth place nationwide for mortgage-free li
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TNRD gives way to residential RVs for North Thompson mobile home park
The Thompson Nicola Regional District changed course on residential RVs last month, giving permission to a North Tho
June 02, 2024 3:30 PM
Ten years after Moncton shootings, RCMP still struggling with supervisor training
HALIFAX - Almost 10 years after a disturbed man with a rifle killed three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., the RCMP have y
June 02, 2024 2:30 PM
Vernon RCMP ask for public’s help to find missing woman
RCMP are asking for help locating a missing Vernon woman. Reem Kubba, 33, was last seen leaving her home on Ma
June 02, 2024 1:23 PM
Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields
In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in
June 02, 2024 1:00 PM
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA - Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in lo
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