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Rob Munro
Rob Munro has a long history in journalism after starting an underground newspaper in Whitehorse called the Yukon Howl in 1980. He spent five years at the 100 Mile Free Press, starting in the darkroom, moving on to sports and news reporting before becoming the advertising manager. He came to Kelowna in 1989 as a reporter for the Kelowna Daily Courier, and spent the 1990s mostly covering city hall. For most of the past 20 years he worked full time for the union representing newspaper workers throughout B.C. He’s returned to his true love of being a reporter with a special focus on civic politics
Kelowna is getting at least four more electric car charging stations
KELOWNA – As electric cars slowly become more popular, the City of Kelowna continues to…
Better for the environment may be better for City of Kelowna’s pocketbook
KELOWNA – By cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the City of Kelowna is hoping to get…
Kelowna in focus: The North End’s humble roots and high end living
KELOWNA – Snuggled against Knox Mountain, Kelowna's North End is a single-family neighbourhood that’s slowly…
UPDATE: Water main break triggers major boil water notice in Lake Country and Kelowna
LAKE COUNTRY – All Lake Country residents, and over 100 Kelowna utility customers, who get…
Broken water main impacting traffic in Lake Country
KELOWNA – A water system upgrade along Glenmore Road in Lake Country has not gone…
Failing to follow directions means more Kelowna streets will be closed for repaving
KELOWNA – When the City of Kelowna started its annual repaving program a couple of…
‘Shady characters’ who loot during evacuations should face stiffer penalties, says West Kelowna mayor
KELOWNA – Harsher penalties should be levied against “shady characters” who loot houses during evacuations,…
UBCO program for aboriginal students means no one is turned away
KELOWNA – While aboriginal students may struggle to get their high school diplomas, failing to…
Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals
KELOWNA – Despite the fact that the majority of speakers at a public hearing last…
Nasty comments about Central Okanagan mayors increasingly common
KELOWNA – Threats and verbal attacks on public officials are becoming increasingly common. Last week,…
Founder of KF Aerospace honoured with Aviation Hall of Fame induction
KELOWNA – From humble beginnings, KF Aerospace founder Barry Lapointe is now a member of…
Cost of renting an apartment jumped 16.5 per cent in Kelowna last month, or did it?
KELOWNA – A new report issued today by Rentals.ca says the cost of renting a…
UPDATED: Search called off for missing Kelowna kayaker
KELOWNA – The search for a 71-year-old kayaker who went missing on Okanagan Lake in…
Greens, People’s Party candidates racing off for federal nominations
KELOWNA – The Green Party and People’s Party have yet to select their candidates for…
UPDATE: Cornerstone shelter in downtown Kelowna to remain open indefinitely
KELOWNA – There were tears of relief from Cornerstone residents when they learned they will…