Julie Whittet

KELOWNA – Fans, tourists and those looking for a little bit of entertainment last night found their way to Waterfront Park to hear Okanagan musicians The Grapes of Wrath. Born and raised in Kelowna, the folk rock trio Kevin Kane, Tom and Chris Hooper played their first show in 21 years in the town where...

“IT'S LIKE BEING IN THE DARK AND GETTING POKED WITH A STICK” KELOWNA – The first days back to school can be nerve wracking enough with the pressure to fit in. But with social media now ubiquitous inside and outside the classroom, kids today are finding themselves in social encounters their parents' generation never dreamed...

KELOWNA - If making a stop at our local farmers market is not part of your Saturday routine, expect to see a lot more advertising to sway your ways. The B.C. ministry of agriculture is matching the $85,000 raised by the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets to kickstart a promotional campaign known as the Buy...

KELOWNA - A Westbank First Nation musician is using her debut record to prove that a political statement can be peaceful.  In her new song Idle No More, Kelly Derrickson pays tribute to the struggles of aboriginal people in Canada. The anthem ties together issues from high suicide rates amongst First Nations to the exploitation...

KELOWNA – The long vacant Central Green site on Harvey Avenue is finally getting some attention. The provincial government announced today it's putting up funds for a low income housing development off 1700 Chapman Place. For years the former site of Kelowna Secondary School has been sitting empty, waiting for a largescale mixed use development...

KELOWNA – Those concerned a new design plan would turn downtown's City Park into a paved paradise can breathe a sigh of relief. With public outcry mounting over the past few months, city councillors set the record straight yesterday: They have no agenda to replace green space with parking and roadways. While most councillors agree...

KELOWNA – Local residents looking to cut down on their household energy consumption can get a helping hand from their utility provider this fall. Kelowna city council approved today its contribution of $25,000 to FortisBC's Okanagan Energy Diet – a challenge to communities to reduce their energy use by investing in household retrofits. Launching this...

KELOWNA – At least four Kelowna residents are out hundreds of dollars, duped into fixing a computer virus they never had. In just the past few days police received multiple reports of cold calls targetting local landlines in what is known as the “Microsoft scam.” At a cost of $150 to over $300 the cold...

KELOWNA - Police are searching for a potentially dangerous suspect following an attempted robbery of a Kelowna restaurant last night. Around 9 p.m. staff working at the Subway on Lawrence Avenue and Gordon Drive were confronted by a man who entered the shop with what looked like a knife in his hand. Wearing a single...

KELOWNA – After publicizing its grand vision to redesign downtown's biggest park space, city planners are dealing with a heated response from local residents. A large new pavillion and tourism centre, added parking and paving over an historic rose garden, are just some of the designs spawning controversy since the release of the City Park...

KELOWNA - Summer's not over yet, there's still plenty of outdoor events to enjoy the last warm evenings of the season.  This Saturday the first ever Global Music Fest kicks off at West Kelowna's Memorial Park. Featuring a multicultural food fair and kids zone, the free family-friendly event will showcase an eclectic mix of live...

FROM THE OPRAH SHOW TO SILICON VALLEY NORTH KELOWNA - It's a sign Kelowna's burgeoning tech sector is gaining traction when it pulls in talent like Janice Taylor. At her new office in the Accelerate Okanagan headquarters on St. Paul Street, with a team of homegrown Kelowna arts and tech professionals, Taylor is gearing up...

KELOWNA - One of the Okanagan's most recognizable and enduring voices was silenced yesterday when radio newsman Kim Calloway died of cancer. He was 69. News of his death spread through social media yesterday and was met with shock and sadness. Calloway only left his last post as anchor at Q103 on August 12 due...

KELOWNA – With a new school year on the horizon, Michelle Tremblay is passing on some valuable lessons to prepare young girls for the challenges they're bound to encounter in their teenage years. As part of the Fit4Defence program sponsored by Kelowna Crimestoppers, Tremblay uses her skills as a martial artist and life coach to...

KELOWNA - Colonel Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space and come October he'll be making a special trip to the Okanagan. As part of UBC Okanagan's Distinguished Speaker Series, Hadfield will be giving a talk at the Kelowna Community Theatre on October 7. Retiring in May, Hadfield's last mission was commanding...

KELOWNA - City officials are eager to see downtown's main drag compete for Canada's best street - and they want your vote. Still waiting on the third phase of its $14 million renovation, Bernard Avenue was chosen as a candidate for the Canadian Institue of Planners' Great Places in Canada competition. Heritage brick buildings, waterfront...

"I COULD DO STRAIGHT OUTTA MISSION... AND I'D PROBABLY SELL FIVE SHIRTS." KELOWNA - Greg Greenough knows that sometimes good things come from bad reputations. Embracing the shady image of Kelowna's 'notorious' neighbourhood, Greenough, 47, is using his print shop to fashion T-shirts emblazoned with “Straight Outta Rutland"— a simple design showing how locals have embraced...

KELOWNA - In just over half an hour the city's downtown marina gained a brand new attraction. Floating on pontoons, a 334-foot wooden boardwalk was towed into the waters at the end of Bernard Avenue this afternoon. It's the core component of Kelowna's first ever public pier. Over the past few months construction crews have...

KELOWNA - It's no secret political parties open their wallets to win votes, and according to the expenses reported by Kelowna's MLAs - it costs to be on top. According to financial reports released today by ElectionsBC all three of Kelowna's Liberal MLAs had the most expensive campaigns in the May general election. Kelowna-Mission's Liberal...

KELOWNA - Mike Harrison and his dog Emmy were pedaling into Kelowna last night to complete their biking fundraiser when struck by vehicle. Miraculously, they suffered only minor injuries including some scrapes and bruises from the collision on Hwy 3 between Grand Forks and Greenwood. It was the last leg of their 2000 km trek...

UPDATE: 10:38 a.m. Aug. 19, 2013 KELOWNA - An elderly man pulled from the water at the Kelowna Yacht Club has died. Despite efforts to revive him, the man, 66, succumbed in hospital Aug. 16. No further information is available at this time from RCMP. The investigation by the Coroners Service continues. KELOWNA - An...

KELOWNA - Expect to hit a few road blocks driving into downtown this weekend. Roughly 1,200 athletes from Kelowna and beyond will be competing in a closed course triathlon at the heart of the city. By the same token, those hanging out in downtown Saturday and Sunday will get a chance to see the Kelowna...