Jen Zielinski

Kelowna

Okanagan Digital Editor and Bureau Chief at Langley Advance Times

Okanagan Digital Editor and Bureau Chief at Black Press Media

Black Press Media Bureau Chief of BC Interior South Division, past president of @herinternational , 12 yrs outreach animal advocate for @bcspca

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Articles

Okanagan Humane Society: Meet Helix the husky looking for a home

2 weeks ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Jen Zielinski

Helix the husky is a handsome boy who at 18-months-old was abandoned by his owner. Now, Helix is looking to start a new life in a forever home. Currently in the care of the Okanagan Humane Society, this cuddle monster needs a lot of exercise and is hoping for a family with a yard. OHS describes this husky as stable, confident and looking for love. He would thrive in a home with another dog and an active family.
Man rushes home to save cat after report of Kelowna apartment fire

2 weeks ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jen Zielinski |Jordy Cunningham

UPDATE: 11:57 a.m. A resident on the second floor of Central Green told Capital News that he was writing a final exam when he got a call that his apartment was on fire. The man said he rushed home as he had a cat inside his unit. According to the resident, smoke was coming from inside his unit which alerted his neighbours. The man managed to rescue his cat before fire crews arrived. It’s believed something may have been left on the stove, which sparked the blaze.
Kelowna RCMP warn of calls that spoof detachment’s non-emergency number

3 weeks ago | revelstokereview.com | Jen Zielinski

Fraudulent calls that appear to use the Kelowna RCMP’s non-emergency phone number are once again making their rounds. According to Cpl. Michael Gauthier, fraudsters are manipulating caller ID to make it appear as though they are calling from the Kelowna RCMP detachment’s non-emergency line (250-762-3300) and posing as an RCMP officer with a fake badge number.
Kelowna man charged with 21 counts of theft from 1 business

3 weeks ago | revelstokereview.com | Jen Zielinski

Kelowna RCMP have been investigating a series of thefts on a local business that occurred between September 2024 and December 2024. Officers strategically collected evidence including banking records, video surveillance, and witness statements targeting one individual who is now charged with 21 counts of theft under $5,000. On March 24, 37-year-old Ryan Eisenhut was arrested with 21 charges of theft from a single business in Kelowna.
Officer injured during Kelowna arrest

3 weeks ago | westknews.com | Jen Zielinski

A Kelowna RCMP officer is expected to make a full recovery after they were injured during an arrest, Thursday evening. Police responded to a theft from a business in the 500 block of Highway 33 at approximately 5:45 p.m. An officer located the suspect, however, while attempting to arrest the person, they fled on foot, stated RCMP. According to police, the suspect was quickly located again behind a business in the 200 block of Hollywood Road and resisted arrest.
Kelowna Events Centre faces threats, harassment for Sophie Trudeau event

4 weeks ago | thenorthernview.com | Jen Zielinski

Despite stepping down as prime minister, the anger and resentment for Justin Trudeau that spawned out of the COVID pandemic is still alive and well in Kelowna, according to the hosts of the city’s new event centre. John and Quinn Perks, the founders of Stories That Matter at the Kelowna Events Centre, are bringing Sophie Trudeau to Kelowna on April 2, to share her story, insights, and untold moments, and to discuss her time in the public eye.
UPDATE: Tornados possible with thunderstorms forecast in Southern Interior of B.C.

4 weeks ago | rosslandnews.com | Jen Zielinski

Update 4 p.m. The special weather statement has been upgraded by Environment Canada to a severe thunderstorm watch. Conditions are also favourable for rotation in the atmosphere which may cause funnel clouds and there is a slight risk of tornadoes in the over the Boundary and West Kootenay areas. Meteorologists will be watching conditions overnight and tornado watches and warnings will be issued if necessary.
Thunderstorms forecast for Southern Interior of B.C.

4 weeks ago | coastmountainnews.com | Jen Zielinski

A special weather statement is being issued for the southwest Interior of B.C. Environment Canada is forecasting a persistent upper disturbance off the coast that will form conditions favourable for the development of thunderstorms over the next few days in Southern Interior B.C. The region from the Similkameen north through the Okanagan to the Thompson Cariboo can expect heavy downpours, the risk of hail and gusty winds.
Penticton RCMP cleared of wrong doing after man lost eye during altercation

1 month ago | thenorthernview.com | Jen Zielinski

Warning: This story discusses acts of self harm which may be triggering to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling with the thought of suicide, call the Interior Crisis Line Network at 1-888-363-CARE (2273) or use the chat service from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, accessible through interiorcrisisline.com. Penticton RCMP have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an incident where a man lost his eye during an altercation with police in August 2024.
March to show frustration with daily compliance checks at Kelowna's Tent City

1 month ago | thenorthernview.com | Jordy Cunningham |Jen Zielinski

A group of protesters, frustrated with the way regulations at a city-maintained encampment for people experiencing homelessness are enforced, marched from Tent City to bylaw offices on Friday, March 7. The protest, organized by members of the Unhoused Solidarity Collective Okanagan (USCO), comes a couple days after several individuals took a stand against daily bylaw “check-ins” at Kelowna's city-maintained and operated encampment called Tent City.