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Emily Rogers
Emily graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Print and Online Journalism program in in 2018, and since then has worked for multiple publications in Alberta. She moved to B.C. in 2021, and is excited for the opportunity to bring her passion of storytelling to Kelowna.
Dangerous driver caught on dash cam video crashing near Peachland blew through speed trap
The B.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the driver involved in a Friday afternoon crash outside…
Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland…
Jason Parkes Customs celebrating Christmas with wine tastings by donation
Wine and cider enthusiasts are invited to the first annual Jason Parkes Customs Christmas Open…
Curtain Call? Kelowna Actors Studio raises alarm over region’s pandemic restrictions
The Kelowna Actors Studio co-founder is calling for a level playing field for businesses trying…
Tourism boost expected from $5.5M upgrade to Kelowna airport private aircraft services
A $5.5 million capital project planned for Kelowna International Airport in 2022 is the first…
Kelowna preparing ice for popular Stuart Park skating rink
Kelowna is getting the Stuart Park ice rink ready in time for residents to enjoy…
Kelowna was ready for 2,000 flood evacuees who arrived in city
Kelowna has supported approximately 2,000 displaced evacuees with food, clothing and shelter since evacuation orders…
Flood response has B.C. SPCA freeing up shelter space with half-price adoptions
The B.C. SPCA is offering half-price adoptions to create space for emergency boarding of animals…
Workers in B.C. to get 5 paid sick days a year
British Columbians will receive a minimum of five paid sick days each year, beginning Jan.…
Kal Tire spreading holiday cheer with 1st annual Vernon Car Giveaway
Vernon’s Kal Tire and Swan Lake Motors want to help a local individual or family…
UBCO researcher develops mask coating to prevent spread of COVID virus
A researcher at the University of British Columbia Okanagan is receiving accolades for a breakthrough…
The ‘essential’ travel rules on highways between southern Interior and Lower Mainland
With select provincial highways open on a limited basis, the B.C. Highway Patrol is urging…
International flights set to resume at Kelowna airport
International flights will resume at Kelowna International Airport effective Nov. 30. International routes from Alaska…
Kelowna sends city staff to help get Merritt water systems running again
Eight Kelowna city staffers are on their way over the Okanagan Connector to assist in…
Columbia Shuswap Regional District asking for public input on local park development
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is seeking public input on the park planning and development…