Lake Country

Jack Seaton Park dust devil. (Image/ Jayda Stairs)

Dust devil swirls up into Lake Country sky

The dust devil was caught at Jack Seaton Park on June 4

 

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Human-caused bush fire behind Lake Country house quickly doused

Fire broke out around 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, May 31

 

Lightning struck the Okanagan skies on Thursday, May 19. (Dean Pratley/Facebook)

PHOTOS: Close to 7,000 lightning strikes in Okanagan skies

Lightning could be seen all throughout the Okanagan on Thursday night

Lightning struck the Okanagan skies on Thursday, May 19. (Dean Pratley/Facebook)
The BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country is one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in Canada in 2023, according to OpenTable. (50th Parallel/Facebook)

Popular patios: 5 Okanagan restaurants named to top 100 outdoor spots in Canada

Four of the five restaurants were also named to the top 100 brunch places by OpenTable

The BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country is one of the top 100 most romantic restaurants in Canada in 2023, according to OpenTable. (50th Parallel/Facebook)
Interior Savings Million Dollar Bursary recipient, Siena. (Submitted)

Okanagan students nab $1K bursaries

Interior Savings hands out 430 grants

Interior Savings Million Dollar Bursary recipient, Siena. (Submitted)
Ross Wightman was approved for compensation after falling ill due to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Ross Wightman/Facebook)

Lake Country man sues over life-altering COVID vaccine injury as federal program ends

Ross Wightman will be covered for one more year under the Vaccine Injury Support Program

  • May 16, 2023
Ross Wightman was approved for compensation after falling ill due to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Ross Wightman/Facebook)
An early morning fire was found in Lake Country on McCarthy Road, close to Beaver Lake Road. (Kane Brown/Facebook)

Early morning fire doused in Lake Country

The blaze was found around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, May 16

An early morning fire was found in Lake Country on McCarthy Road, close to Beaver Lake Road. (Kane Brown/Facebook)
Oyama Zipline Adventure Park. (Oyama Zipline Adventure Park)

Fly for our fighters: Lake Country zipline park hosting Wounded Warrior Day

Funds will ultimately go to the Warrior Kids Camp program

  • May 14, 2023
Oyama Zipline Adventure Park. (Oyama Zipline Adventure Park)
The first mural on Winfield Memorial Hall was completed in 2015 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the incorporation of the municipality of Lake Country. (District of Lake Country)

Lake Country puts out the call for inspired artists

The district is requesting a mural to be created on the Winfield Memorial Hall

The first mural on Winfield Memorial Hall was completed in 2015 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the incorporation of the municipality of Lake Country. (District of Lake Country)
Head winemaker at O’Rourke Family Estate, Nikki Callaway, shows off her award-winning chardonnay. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

World-class Okanagan winery wins international accolade

Aromatic, soft, floral wine can’t be compared to other regions of the world

  • May 11, 2023
Head winemaker at O’Rourke Family Estate, Nikki Callaway, shows off her award-winning chardonnay. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)
(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Grass fire sparks near Lake Country elementary school

White smoke was seen around 2:30 on Monday afternoon

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country is one of the top 100 best brunch spots in Canada, according to OpenTable. (50th Parallel/Facebook)
The BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery in Lake Country is one of the top 100 best brunch spots in Canada, according to OpenTable. (50th Parallel/Facebook)
Kelowna-Lake Country Liberal MLA Norm Letnick. (File photo)

Where’s the money? Kelowna-Lake Country MLA wants more investment in transportation

Norm Letnick questions Minister Rob Fleming about lack of spending in Central Okanagan

Kelowna-Lake Country Liberal MLA Norm Letnick. (File photo)
The Creekside Theatre is located at 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, B.C. (Contributed)

Film festival coming to Lake Country’s Creekside Theatre

The theme of the festival is Cinema for Boomers

  • Apr 18, 2023
The Creekside Theatre is located at 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, B.C. (Contributed)
(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

3-vehicle crash blocks southbound traffic on Highway 97 near Kelowna airport

The collision occurred at approximately 3p.m. on April 12

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Kelowna Regional RCMP arrested a man for a string of thefts including two trucks, a tool trailer, and high-end tools dating back to December 2022. (Kelowna RCMP)

Trucks, trailer, and tools recovered by Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP

The suspect was also arrested for an outstanding warrent from Surrey

  • Apr 12, 2023
Kelowna Regional RCMP arrested a man for a string of thefts including two trucks, a tool trailer, and high-end tools dating back to December 2022. (Kelowna RCMP)
Travis and Josie Ashley enjoying the Fan Appreciation Night Vancouver Canucks game on Apr. 8 after being gifted tickets, flights, hotel, and more. (Contributed by Josie Ashley)

Okanagan couple flying high after winning trip to Canucks game

Canucks teamed up with Air Canada to make it happen

  • Apr 10, 2023
Travis and Josie Ashley enjoying the Fan Appreciation Night Vancouver Canucks game on Apr. 8 after being gifted tickets, flights, hotel, and more. (Contributed by Josie Ashley)
The 18th annual Okanagan Ice Breaker soccer tournament, put on by the Lake Country Youth Soccer Association started on Friday and is running throughout Easter Weekend. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Okanagan ice breaker soccer tournament kicks off in Lake Country

The tournament runs from Friday to Sunday

The 18th annual Okanagan Ice Breaker soccer tournament, put on by the Lake Country Youth Soccer Association started on Friday and is running throughout Easter Weekend. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Eva Hartmann with the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society treating a beaver from Kelowna. (Interior Wildlife/Eva Hartmann)
Eva Hartmann with the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society treating a beaver from Kelowna. (Interior Wildlife/Eva Hartmann)