Share to Mar 12, 2021 12:44 PM Pete McIntyre
RCMP in Kelowna say there is no danger to the public after a report of a suspicious man chasing a child this morning.
On Friday (Mar. 12), Mounties responded to a report of a man possibly following a child near Ziprick Road and Renfrew Road in Kelowna.
“Officers immediately attended the area and began an investigation,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said. “The man reported in this incident has been identified and we have been able to confirm that he was not following the child, but rather walking in the same direction.”
This incident follows two other reports regarding suspects allegedly following children in the Rutland area over the past two weeks.
The Government of British Columbia is appointing three new Provincial Court judges, including Kelowna lawyer Martin Nadon. Nadon has practised law for.
Share to Mar 11, 2021 4:28 PM Pete McIntyre
Kelowna City Council has been presented a quarterly report on priorities set out for the 2019 to 2022 term.
It shows some positive progress in many areas but some ongoing challenges mostly due to COVID-19.
“2020 was a tumultuous year for all of us, in so many ways,” Mayor Colin Basran said. “However, due to our robust strategic plans, reporting and responsive management, we were able to adapt to the shifting and unpredictable landscape, make informed decisions and ensure that our community received the essential services it required.”
Some of the areas that fell short included:
YLW passenger counts and revenue
Share to Mar 9, 2021 5:31 PM Pete McIntyre
The first day of phone lines opening up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments saw 2,456 bookings secured in the Interior Monday (Mar. 8).
While many residents were able to get their appointments set up, others were left frustrated as calls dropped off and technical glitches delayed the process. Health officials says they are aware it wasn’t smooth sailing, but they will ultimately make sure people have access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Interior Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Carol Fenton says getting a vaccination booking system up and running for an entire province is a large undertaking, so it was bound to have some glitches. She notes her own grandmother still hasn’t been able to get booked.
Share to Mar 9, 2021 3:20 PM Pete McIntyre
Kelowna council has decided to close the KLO Community Policing Office and instead boost resources at the Rutland Community Policing Office.
It’s part of a review of all existing RCMP crime prevention programs and services.
“From 2014 to spring 2020, the KLO CPO, staffed by city employees, provided limited assistance to the public including minor offence reporting, connection with police members and the provision of information relating to crime prevention and community policing concerns,” a staff report to council stated.
The Uptown Rutland Business Association and the Rutland Residents Association have asked for enhanced policing services in their community.