Kelowna news

RCMP homicide team investigating suspicious death in Hope
A 45-year-old Chilliwack man was found dead in Hope, and police believe his death is…

Simple solution to keeping BC playgrounds cool under scorching sun
Summer means outdoor activities in the hot sun and protecting children from intense heat during…

Kelowna Ribfest continues today
Today is the last day to check out Kelowna’s Ribfest in City Park. The festival…

Kelowna RCMP investigate drowning report at downtown marina
Police are investigating a possible drowning, and are asking the public to avoid the Kelowna…

Heat warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan and Shuswap
Extreme heat is expected in the southern Interior beginning this weekend. Environment Canada has issued…

Short-term rental ban coincides with real estate listing spike in Kamloops, Okanagan
Housing inventory in the southern Interior is on the rise as benchmark prices for real…

Elaborate phone fraud scams Kelowna resident out of $4,800
A Kelowna resident has been scammed out of almost $4,800 in an elaborate scheme and…

BC heat pump rebate program expanded
More households in British Columbia can save money with a new heat-pump rebate program. BC's…

What to do if you see a pet in a hot car in Okanagan, Kamloops
The BC SPCA reminds residents to keep pets out of hot cars during the summer…

Calling on wildlife photographers to enter BC SPCA contest
The 16th annual BC SPCA wildlife photography contest is underway and looking for submissions. Amateur…

RCMP working with city to prevent criminals from visiting Kelowna businesses
Kelowna RCMP are running the 11th year of the Inadmissible Patrons Policy this summer to…

How to stay cool at work during southern Interior heat wave
With a heat wave forecast for most of southern BC, WorkSafeBC are reminding employers to…

Man broke into Kelowna construction site, climbed crane
An area of Downtown Kelowna was cordoned off for more than four hours last night…

UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: July 3, 2024 RCMP say a missing 40-year-old Kelowna woman has been located and…

FortisBC moves away from time-based rates at electric vehicle charging stations
Drivers of electric vehicles using FortisBC charging stations will no longer pay per minute beginning…