Russ Byth

British Columbia, Westbank

Writer at Vernon Matters

Living the good life in BC's Okanagan Valley!

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Mobile storage company continues to be innovative in Kelowna

4 weeks ago | kelownacapnews.com | Russ Byth

How time flies! This month my column celebrates its 27th anniversary with the Kelowna Capital News. Huge thanks to all of you, our readers, friends, colleagues and clients for supporting the newspaper, this column and me. Your loyalty and continued support and encouragement have made our success. I appreciate all of you taking me into your confidence each week and certainly could not have made this milestone without your help.
Revolving Door - Broadcast Dialogue

Oct 30, 2024 | broadcastdialogue.com | Russ Byth

Originally published in the Oct. 17, 2024 edition of The Weekly BriefingJeremy Baker has returned to CFOX, hosting evenings Wednesday to Friday, along with weekends. Baker has most recently been heard on Pattison Media’s 91.3 The Zone (CJZN-FM) Victoria in middays. He previously hosted afternoon drive on CFOX from 2016-21, before joining 102.7 The Peak (CKPK-FM) Vancouver in mornings, alongside Charis Hogg.
The Weekly Briefing

Oct 16, 2024 | broadcastdialogue.com | Russ Byth

REVOLVING DOOR:Jeremy Baker has returned to CFOX, hosting evenings Wednesday to Friday, along with weekends. Baker has most recently been heard on Pattison Media’s 91.3 The Zone (CJZN-FM) Victoria in middays. He previously hosted afternoon drive on CFOX from 2016-21, before joining 102.7 The Peak (CKPK-FM) Vancouver in mornings, alongside Charis Hogg.
Out of control wildfire near Peachland continues to grow

Jul 11, 2024 | q101.ca | Russ Byth |Peter McIntyre |Roger White

Out of control wildfire near Peachland continues to grow Spring Lake wildfire west of Peachland (BC Wildfire Service photo) Jul 11, 2024 | 12:03 PM Roger White, Russ Byth & Peter McIntyre
New wildfire in Okanagan ‘being held’

Jul 11, 2024 | vernonmatters.ca | Russ Byth |Pete McIntyre

It’s one of 150 active fires in B.C. Crews action new wildfire in OkanaganJuly 11, 2024As the winds picked up Wednesday afternoon, a wildfire was spotted west of Peachland. The BC Wildfire Service says it’s located about 4.5 km away from the community and a photo showed it burning in trees between two hills.
Crews action new wildfire in Okanagan

Jul 11, 2024 | vernonmatters.ca | Russ Byth

By Update Jul 11, 2024 | 9:35 AM As the winds picked up Wednesday afternoon, a wildfire was spotted west of Peachland. The BC Wildfire Service says it’s located about 4.5 km away and a photo showed it burning in trees between two hills. Air tankers, helicopters, a skimmer group, along with initial attack and ground crews were “all dispatched to the area.
Fire at vacant building injures one person

Jul 9, 2024 | vernonmatters.ca | Russ Byth

By Structure destroyed Jul 9, 2024 | 12:30 PM One person was taken to hospital in serious condition for treatment of burns after a fire broke out at an empty building at Benvoulin and Casorso in Kelowna over the noon hour on Monday. A lack of hydrants in the area meant water tenders had to be brought in and fire crews patrolled the surrounding area to make sure embers didn’t start anything in nearby dry grass.
KF Aerospace founder named to Order of Canada

Jun 28, 2024 | vernonmatters.ca | Russ Byth

By national honour Jun 28, 2024 | 1:00 PM The founder and chairman of KF Aerospace has been named to the Order of Canada. Kelowna businessman and philanthropist Barry LaPointe started the company as Kelowna Flightcraft more than 50 years ago. It has grown to become one the largest commercial aircraft maintenance companies in North America.
Pub signs heritage agreement with city

Jun 26, 2024 | vernonmatters.ca | Russ Byth

By new construction Jun 26, 2024 | 11:30 AM Owners of the Train Station Pub on Ellis Street in Kelowna have signed a heritage revitalization agreement with the City of Kelowna, which will protect the existing heritage building, garden, plaza and gingko tree. The restored CN station building received Municipal Heritage designation in 2009 and is a pub and restaurant.
Pub signs heritage agreement with city

Jun 26, 2024 | beachradiokelowna.ca | Russ Byth

Owners of the Train Station Pub on Ellis Street in Kelowna have signed a heritage revitalization agreement with the City of Kelowna, which will protect the existing heritage building, garden, plaza and gingko tree. The restored CN station building received Municipal Heritage designation in 2009 and is a pub and restaurant. The plan calls for construction of a single-story commercial building and five-story mixed- use building on either side of the tree.