Kelowna

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)
Surrey RCMP say Verity Bolton may be in possession of a second vehicle, a green 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, with right-hand drive, as the Amber Alert for Joshuah (10) and Aurora Bolton (8) enters day nine. (Surrey RCMP)

Amber Alert: Surrey RCMP say Verity Bolton might have access to additional vehicle

Police release updated info on the fifth-wheel, horse trailer

Surrey RCMP say Verity Bolton may be in possession of a second vehicle, a green 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, with right-hand drive, as the Amber Alert for Joshuah (10) and Aurora Bolton (8) enters day nine. (Surrey RCMP)
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)
Joshuah, 10, and his sister Aurora Bolton, 8, have been the subject of an Amber Alert since July 19 when they failed to return to their primary caregiver, their stepfather, after a planned vacation with their mom 45-year-old Verity Bolton. (Surrey RCMP)

Day 8: Search continues for missing B.C. children

Joshuah, 10, and Aurora, 8, have not been seen since July 7 in Merritt

Joshuah, 10, and his sister Aurora Bolton, 8, have been the subject of an Amber Alert since July 19 when they failed to return to their primary caregiver, their stepfather, after a planned vacation with their mom 45-year-old Verity Bolton. (Surrey RCMP)
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)
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)
Three wildfires are burning outside of Merritt, all caused by lightning. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: 3 wildfires southeast of Merritt all at different stages of control

The Minnie Creek wildfire remains 10.6 hectares while other fires are held and under control

Three wildfires are burning outside of Merritt, all caused by lightning. (BC Wildfire Services)
Six new lightning-caused wildfires sparked on Friday, July 21, with five of them near Peachland. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: 8 new lightning-caused wildfires spark near Peachland, Kelowna; 1 under control

Four of them are deemed out of control

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)
The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 22 kilometres southeast of Merritt. (BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Lightning sparks second wildfire outside Merritt

The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 7.1 hectares in size

The Quilchena Creek wildfire is 22 kilometres southeast of Merritt. (BC Wildfire Services)
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)

Tip line launched for missing B.C. kids Aurora, Joshua Bolton amid Amber Alert

Aurora Bolton (8) and Joshuah Bolton (10), were reported missing by their father on Monday, July 17

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)
A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)

New wildfire discovered near Okanagan Connector, Highway 5A

The blaze is 1.5 hectares in size

A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)
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)