RCMP’s Bayda updates on safe boating and Osoyoos crime
Volunteers are working hard on the new Safe Boating Station at the Osoyoos Marina, but RCMP Sgt. Jason Bayda isn’t sure when the life-jacket supply facility will be up and running.
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Hefty fine for fire during provincial ban
A man has been issued a “hefty fine” after lighting a campfire that quickly got away from him, according to the RCMP.
Three arrested after fleeing stolen vehicle near Baldy
One man and two women were arrested after fleeing from a stolen truck near Mount Baldy.
RCMP searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect
RCMP from multiple detachments along with the Southeast District RCMP Emergency Response Team were deployed to a property on 100th Ave. in Osoyoos in search of Andrew Robert Hardenstine who is considered “armed and dangerous”.
Tributes for man who lost his life in mobile home fire
Tributes have been flowing in for David Yanor who was the victim of a mobile home fire in Osoyoos in the early morning hours last Friday, Jan. 19.
Osoyoos RCMP detachment back to full complement
With two new RCMP members joining the Osoyoos detachment – one that arrived in the summer and a second this December – Osoyoos RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Jason Bayda says his team is back to full staffing level.
Rotary gifts FR organizations with gala surplus
The Osoyoos Rotary Club has given out $2,000 cheques to Osoyoos first responders after realizing a surplus of funds following the service club’s annual First Responders Awards Gala Dinner & Dance held on Jan. 26.
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Osoyoos first responders honoured at Rotary gala
First responders in Osoyoos were honoured recently at the 2023 First Responders Awards Gala Dinner & Dance which returned to Spirit Ridge Resort after a two-year pandemic absence.
RCMP arrest fugitive ‘bicycle Santa’
Once cheered for spreading the love by fixing up and giving away bicycles leading up to Christmas, Osoyoos resident Bryan John Miles now sits behind bars facing a sexual assault charge.
RCMP confident they’ve identified CIBC robber
Police have identified a suspect they believe was responsible for the robbery of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) branch in Osoyoos in early December.
Double O Bike shoplifter arrested
The shoplifter caught on surveillance camera stealing two items from Double O Bikes on the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 6 has been arrested after widespread sharing of his image.
Police ask assistance in identifying bank robber
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man responsible for a bank robbery in Osoyoos.
Osoyoos Farmers’ Market hit by cyber-attack
Hot on the heels of a fractious municipal election that included election sign tampering, the Osoyoos Farmers’ Market (OFM) may have suffered collateral damage after it was hit by a cyber-attack involving both financial fraud and child pornography.
Drowning victim recovered, family thankful for support
The body of 41-year-old Tom Dennehy from Oliver, BC who drowned in Osoyoos Lake on July 25, 2022 has been found, prompting the family to express their gratitude for the “support and kindness,” of the RCMP, friends and the wider community.
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Local ‘heroes’ given gift of speed at Area 27
First responders are fast, but they were super “hero” fast at Area 27 last week thanks to Chevrolet Canada.
Second set of RCMP divers continues search for missing Oliver man
A second RCMP dive team arrives at noon today to take over the search for the missing Oliver man who first went missing in Osoyoos Lake on July 18 and is presumed drowned.
RCMP dive team joins search for man missing in Osoyoos Lake
The search continues for the 41-year old Oliver man, now identified on social media by friends and family as Tom Dennehy who is still missing and presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake after going to the aid of his distressed dog on Monday night.
UPDATE: Oliver man drowns saving his dog in Osoyoos Lake
Searches last night and today by the Osoyoos RCMP have failed to find the 41-year old Oliver resident who went missing and is presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake.
BREAKING: Oliver man missing and presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake
A 41-year old Oliver resident is missing and presumed drowned after swimming off his boat on Osoyoos Lake Monday night to assist his dog.
Cherry Fiesta 2022
The return of Cherry Fiesta after a two-year hiatus drew huge crowds that were clearly revelling in the mostly sunny day.
BREAKING: RCMP Major Crimes on scene at Osoyoos Indian Reserve
A significant police presence as well as personnel from the B.C. Coroners Service is on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve this morning after reports of a shooting have emerged.
Protesters storm businesses, nails thrown on hwy
Alarming incidents related to the ongoing protests have hit schools and businesses while the first anti-protest incident sees nails being thrown on Hwy. 97.
Unclear what Emergencies Act means for local protests
While the Emergencies Act is clearly focused on Ottawa and significant border points such as Windsor (to ensure it remains open), Coutts Alberta (where a cache of weapons and ammunition resulted in arrests), and Surrey here in B.C., it’s not clear what the impact if any, will be for protests at smaller border crossings such as Osoyoos.