Jesse Tomas
Kelowna councillor concerned with ‘shakiness’ of latest downtown highrise proposal
A Kelowna city councillor expressed “shakiness” about a 40-storey tower proposed for the lot next…
City of Kelowna tried to buy a golf course, but owner holding firm
A developer’s plan to turn a Kelowna golf course remains in limbo despite the city's…
The Fintry Queen has new owners, hope to return by summer
The historic Fintry Queen has new owners and the old ferry made its way to…
HOUSING CRISIS: Kelowna factory builds economic, sustainable modular homes
When most people think of assembly lines they think of cars, toys or things you…
Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips;…
iN PHOTOS: Temporary stabilization complete at rockslide on Highway 97 near Summerland
Work to temporarily stabilize the slope above Highway 97 along Okanagan Lake near Summerland is…
West Kelowna approves $2.5M for water treatment, but not $50 credit for residents
West Kelowna is investing millions of dollars into water treatment plant upgrades, but the city…
Lace up your skates for these rinks around Okanagan, Kamloops
With temperatures dropping below the freezing mark at night, residents waiting to hit an outdoor…
Kelowna proposes tax increase of 4.36% as budget talks begin
The City of Kelowna is preparing its budget for 2025, and has proposed a property…
Kelowna selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup
Kelowna will be hosting the 106th Memorial Cup in spring 2026. The Canadian Hockey League…
Vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian at Kamloops gas station
A vehicle struck and killed someone outside of a gas station in Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP…
Kelowna didn’t properly track $20M spent on homelessness last year
Kelowna council learned this week more than half of the city's departments aren't tracking what…
UBCO downtown Kelowna highrise debacle casts doubt on new 40-storey tower
City councillors expressed some concerns Monday about a proposed 40-storey tower on St. Paul Street…
Living wage in Kamloops, Okanagan rising faster than inflation three years in a row
A new report on living wages in B.C. has bad news for most people in…
COAST JAPS? The story behind this infamous Kelowna sign from 80 years ago
Photos of this infamous sign have been published and posted numerous times over the last…