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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Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement jumps in Kelowna and Central B.C.

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Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased sharply across Central B.C., including Kelowna and the Okanagan, during September.

Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

Labour Kate Brown -
B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

Man injured in grizzly bear encounter near Malakwa

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a grizzly bear encounter near Malakwa, east of Sicamous, late Tuesday, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis leaves B.C. Conservatives

Politics Kate Brown -
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the latest MLA to leave amid growing criticism of Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Community Kate Brown -
Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

Evacuation alert issued for Princeton-Summerland Road as Bald Range wildfire threatens

Wildfires Kate Brown -
An evacuation alert has been issued for Princeton-Summerland Road east of Thirsk Lake due to the Bald Range wildfire, according to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

Clearer skies fuel increased activity at Bald Range wildfire

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Clearer skies overnight contributed to increased activity at the Bald Range wildfire as exceptionally dry fuels and shifting winds challenged crews Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Province adds accommodation, support for Summerland-area wildfire evacuees

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The B.C. government has secured more than 1,000 hotel rooms in the Okanagan and increased staffing for its evacuee helpline as people leave their homes because of the Bald Range wildfire.

Some Summerland evacuees granted temporary access as re-entry planning begins

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Some residents displaced by the Bald Range wildfire are being granted temporary access to Summerland for critical purposes as emergency officials plan for a staged return to the community.

Bald Range wildfire keeps Highway 97 closed between Penticton and Peachland

Traffic & Closures Kate Brown -
Highway 97 was closed Monday night as the Bald Range wildfire threatened communities in the central Okanagan.

Update: “Everybody’s going to know somebody who has lost a home” Summerland mayor provides update on Bald Range Wildfire

Fire Kate Brown -
A wildfire west of Summerland near Trout Creek has expanded rapidly, growing by about 950 hectares, or 9.5 square kilometres, in roughly 90 minutes.

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert near Revelstoke

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The City of Revelstoke has issued an evacuation alert for the Fish River Road and Incomappleux River Forest Service Road areas due to a wildfire.

Power restored to 2,700 customers affected by Bradley Creek wildfire

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
BC Hydro said it restored power to about 2,700 customers affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire after crews repaired infrastructure damaged by the wildfire and a windstorm.

Interior Health expands urgent care hours in Okanagan

Health Kate Brown -
Interior Health is expanding urgent and primary care hours in parts of the Okanagan on Sunday as the region deals with increased health-care needs, including those related to the Bald Range wildfire.

RCMP investigating possible death amid Bald Range wildfire

Wildfires Kate Brown -
RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a report of a possible death as a wildfire forces evacuations in the Summerland area.
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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. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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