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Moose swimming across lake to Peachland forced by crowd to turn back
Police say a moose had to swim the width of Okanagan Lake — twice —…
Kelowna’s Enterprise Way: Rabbit-free since 2008
When rabbits started running wild along the streets of Kelowna more than a decade ago,…
There will be busking in Kelowna this summer
There will be buskers entertaining passersby on downtown Kelowna streets this summer. Festivals Kelowna has…
Despite pandemic, Kelowna’s 2nd zero-waste food store opens for business
Kelowna’s second zero-waste food store had a soft opening last week aiming to reduce plastic…
Two ride-sharing companies could be operating in Kelowna before end of summer
Two different ride hailing services are expected to be operating in the city this summer,…
Drugs, cash, firearms seized during simultaneous RCMP raids on two West Kelowna homes
One person was arrested during police raids on two homes in West Kelowna following a…
Baby otter rescued on Vancouver Island after mother hit by car
A month-old baby river otter was rescued after her mother was struck by a car…
Okanagan hummingbirds can see more colours than you can even fathom
The world of a hummingbird is more vibrant than even the human imagination. Harold Eyster,…
Police, Coroners investigating sudden death in Lake Country
Police and coroners are investigating the death of a Lake Country man after his body…
Big White is anticipating travel and tourism will open before the weekend
The man in charge of Big White Ski Resort told Kelowna Chamber of Commerce members…
Kelowna sports leagues start to roll out
Kelowna’s fields will soon be filled with residents returning to their summer sports leagues. Urban…
Okanagan fruit growers need locals to help bring in the harvest
The good news for Okanagan fruit growers struggling to find labour, is the cherry crop…
Central Okanagan science teacher creates explosive situation; loses license for three days
For a science project that went up in flames and caused nearly $60,000 in damage…
Kelowna student wins $100,000 scholarship
James Ropotar won’t have to worry about tuition or how to pay the rent when…
Kelowna firefighters battle RV blaze
Kelowna firefighters battled a vehicle fire near the intersection of Highway 97 and Mills Road…
Kelowna driver stopped Monday blew three times the limit: Police
A driver who was reportedly driving erratically during Monday morning rush-hour traffic blew three times…
City council pushing for return to bicycle rentals in Kelowna as it considers e-scooter ban
Following a long and sometimes confusing debate yesterday, Kelowna city councillors called on staff to…
Highway 33 in Joe Rich reopens following washout
After a washout closed Highway 33 just east of Kelowna last week, the road has…
Kelowna cookbook author sees Random House deal come to fruition, and it’s delicious
Get Jennifer Schell talking about food and it’s a bit like opening a secret door…
No cases of COVID-19 related to B.C.’s back to school plans
B.C.’s back to school plan has largely been a success, says the province’s top doctor.…
Kamloops, Okanagan cities losing millions while casinos remain closed due to COVID-19
Kamloops and three Okanagan cities have lost millions of dollars in revenues because casinos were…
Turning lemons to lemonade: Kelowna family overwhelmed by goodwill when community replaces children’s lemonade stand
Chantal Tetreau’s two girls were excitedly getting settled in their new Kelowna neighbourhood just before…
West Kelowna vet offers reminder that turtle habitat is nearby after another is crushed by a motorist
Westlake Road motorists are being reminded again this week that they’re sharing the street with…
Snow blast hits Okanagan Connector
The Okanagan Connector was hit with a blast of snow early Sunday morning. Environment Canada…