Kate Brown

Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.
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KVR corridor closure to remain in place due to safety hazards

Environment Kate Brown -
The Kettle Valley Railway corridor between Summerland and Penticton will remain closed indefinitely because of significant rockfall, sinkhole and wildfire risks, according to the snpink’tn Indian Band and local governments.

National Range Day brings shooting sports showcase to Summerland

Community Kate Brown -
Residents curious about shooting sports, hunting and firearms safety will have an opportunity to learn more when the Summerland Sportsman’s Association hosts a National Range Day event on Saturday, June 13.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

National Kate Brown -
A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

Flood-protection projects completed, underway across Okanagan

Environment Kate Brown -
Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam has been upgraded as part of a series of flood-mitigation and climate-resilience projects across the Okanagan supported by provincial, federal and local governments.

Whooping cough cases surge across Interior Health

Health Kate Brown -
An unusually high rate of whooping cough cases in the Interior Health region has health officials reminding residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.

Okanagan home sales steady as benchmark prices show mixed results

Real Estate Kate Brown -
Residential real estate activity across the Okanagan remained steady in May as sales tracked seasonal expectations and benchmark prices showed mixed year-over-year results.

Penticton drug alert warns of highly potent opioid and tranquilizer mixture

Health Kate Brown -
A drug alert has been issued in Penticton after testing found a street drug sold as Down, Dope, Tranq or fentanyl contained a potent mix of cychlorphine, medetomidine and other substances linked to a high risk of overdose.

Canada Post workers approve new collective agreements

Business Kate Brown -
Canada Post workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have approved new collective agreements that will remain in effect until 2029.

Keremeos residents lose daytime emergency access during temporary closure

Health Kate Brown -
Residents in Keremeos and nearby communities will be without daytime emergency services at South Similkameen Health Centre for several hours on Wednesday, forcing patients to travel outside the community for urgent care.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

Health Kate Brown -
Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Southern Thompson-Okanagan residents invited to shape future of local forests

Environment Kate Brown -
Residents across the southern Thompson-Okanagan are being invited to help shape future forest-management decisions through a public survey and a series of community open houses this spring and summer.

New app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

Fire Kate Brown -
A new wildfire app developed in Northern B.C. aims to give residents in British Columbia and Alberta a single source for official emergency information during fire season.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

Health Kate Brown -
Residents in Oliver will temporarily lose overnight emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital this weekend because of a service interruption, Interior Health said Thursday.

Updates: Boil water notice rescinded for all Summerland areas

Municipal News Kate Brown -
A boil water notice has been issued for all areas of Summerland, with residents advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking or food preparation.

B.C. unifies Junior A hockey under new provincial conference

Hockey Kate Brown -
B.C. is set to overhaul its Junior A hockey system this fall, bringing all sanctioned teams under a new provincial conference aimed at unifying competition and development.

Free transit for Earth Day in South Okanagan

Transit Kate Brown -
BC Transit and its local government partners said free transit will be offered on select routes in the South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System to mark Earth Day on Wednesday.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

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A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

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A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

Canadians head to the polls in ‘most important election of our time’

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Polling stations are officially open across the country for those who have not already voted in advance polls.
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