Halloween
Zombie dance in downtown Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – Fans of Michael Jackson, zombies or Halloween are invited to Stuart Park this…
Kamloops halloween events mean candy and ghosts around town
KAMLOOPS – As Halloween approaches local organizations are ramping up their ghost and ghoul themed…
Lawyers argue legal points in appeal of Armstrong teen’s murderer
VERNON – Convicted killer Matthew Foerster is appealing his first degree murder conviction in the…
Merritt woman claims razorblades included in grandson’s Halloween haul
MERRITT - Mounties in Merritt are reminding parents to check their children’s trick or treat bags after a grandmother reported finding two razorblades amongst her 11-year-old grandson’s candy Halloween night. Const. Tracy Dunsmore with the Merritt RCMP says the grandmother reported the incident today, Nov. 2 and doesn’t have a clue what area of town...
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP investigate reported needle in Halloween candy, mom faces criticism online
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a report by a Kamloops parent about finding a needle in a piece of candy their child collected while trick or treating Saturday night, Oct. 31. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says in a media release, the treat came from a residence in the Brocklehurst neighbourhood. “A parent reported they had found...
The Halloween hotspot you don’t want to miss in Vernon
VERNON - Most people carve a couple pumpkins, buy a bag of candy and call Halloween a wrap. Nathan Phillips and his girlfriend Kerrie Wheeler need a storage unit for all their Halloween decor. “I’ve liked Halloween ever since I was a kid,” Phillips says. “It’s kind of like my Christmas.” What started out as...
Keeping safe on Halloween night
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The first thing that comes to mind on Halloween is safety, at least for parents. Kids are only thinking about the candy and costumes, but there are ways to help keep them safe on Halloween night, even if it’s the last thing on their minds. Always make sure young children are accompanied by...
Fireworks readily available, but mostly illegal in Penticton and area
PENTICTON - With Halloween upon us this Saturday, many residents may be thinking of celebrating the evening with a fireworks display. Unfortunately, depending on where you live, that might not be such a good idea, from both a legal and a safety point of view. "In Penticton it’s against the bylaw to set off fireworks...
It could be a wet Halloween in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While the mercury will remain quite a bit above normal for much of Halloween weekend, Mother Nature seems intent on ensuring we don’t have too much fun. Environment Canada is calling for highs of 12 to 14 Celsius this weekend, several degrees above the seasonal normals of 9 C normally seen at this...
Halloween will be a wet one in the Okanagan this year
OKANAGAN - Make sure your costumes are either waterproof or you have an umbrella handy because Mother Nature is looking to rain on your Halloween fun this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for at least a chance of rain throughout the weekend, with showers expected Saturday evening throughout the region. Temperatures are expected to be...
Kelowna has dozens of Halloween events happening this weekend
KELOWNA - It’s the spookiest day of the year and with Halloween landing on a weekend this year, it's also one of the busiest for events in Kelowna. This weekend you can enjoy plenty of haunted houses, a massive corn maze and lots of other frightful options. Throughout the weekend, you can take a stroll...
Wet fall week ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - A mixed bag of weather — cloud, rain and sun — is expected in the Okanagan for the last week of October. Environment Canada is calling for temperature highs at or just above seasonal normals of 9 Celsius throughout the region all week, with the warmest temperatures expected today, Oct. 26. Overnight lows...
Kamloops starts the Halloween fun a weekend in advance
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops kicks off the scariest day of the year with two weekends worth of Halloween parties and events. There something for everyone, from family friendly events for kids and parents, to costume parties at participating pubs across town. Because Halloween would not be complete without pumpkins Nuleaf Produce Market has two pumpkin themed...
HALLOWEEN 2014: Zombie walks and monster bashes
PENTICTON - Zombies, monsters, ghouls and goblins are getting ready to stalk the streets of Penticton this Halloween, but if you haven’t yet decided how to celebrate the spooky holiday on Friday, here are some ideas. The Halloween Howler Charity Drive is being held at the Penticton Lake City Casino at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 each and...
Where to get your haunt on this Halloween
KAMLOOPS - The costume is ready and the countdown is on and this year there are a lot of options for both young and old, indoors and out. Temperatures are expected to be near normal Friday evening with the mercury dropping to 0 Celsius. But parents not wanting to venture outdoors to trick or treat...