John Mcdonald

Former Paramount theatre in Kelowna reopens as craft beer restaurant
KELOWNA – Selling beer in wine country doesn’t bother P.J. L’Heureux, founder and president of…

Why beach access, park development should matter to Kelowna voters
KELOWNA – If Kelowna would properly fund development of the lakeshore parkland and foreshore lands…

Summerhill Winery in Kelowna wants to expand
KELOWNA – Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna is looking to add a lounge to its…

Slumping slope could cost big bucks on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – Measurements being made this week and next will reveal whether a slumping slope…

Search on for underground water source on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – A hydrologist will be brought in to determine the source of water that…

Kelowna to spend $80,000 to find out why Knox Mountain is so wet
KELOWNA – The city will spend $80,000 on a hydrogeological study to help get to…
Homelessness emerging as election issue in Kelowna despite Journey Home housing strategy
KELOWNA – A consultant to the Journey Home task force on homelessness in Kelowna cost…

Retired Kelowna bylaw officer says he can show the current mayor how its done
KELOWNA – As a frontline Kelowna bylaw officer — not a manager but one of…

Business, politics, arts? Kelowna council candidates as defined by their experiences
KELOWNA – Well, we know a fair bit about what they aren’t. None of the…

Kelowna, West Kelowna election hopefuls line up for next month’s vote
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – If you’re thinking of running for city council in the Central Okanagan…

Big mixed-use development expected for property beside Kelowna’s Gyro Beach
KELOWNA – A high-profile piece of property in the Pandosy town centre could soon see…

Former Kelowna cop shop to face wrecking ball in November
KELOWNA – It’s doubtful too many people have fond memories of the place — ending…

Central Okanagan school district readies itself for legal pot
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – While some governments and institutions have asked for more time to prepare…
Interior Health authority prepares for deadly influenza season
The great purge is upon us once again, the annual influenza season that sickens and…

Full Okanagan rail trail opening faces another delay after Agricultural Land Commission decision
OKANAGAN – Even as the partial opening of the Okanagan Rail Trail is being celebrated…