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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…
Girl sucked through culvert in West Kelowna by high flowing water
A girl who was too close to a rain-swollen river bank in West Kelowna was…
Penticton is lowest in taxes among Thompson-Okanagan cities for a ‘representative’ homeowner
Depending on where you live in the Thompson and Okanagan regions, your property taxes can…
Full driver door coming to Kelowna buses
Kelowna passengers will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the…
An Okanagan connecting bike trail will come with hefty price tag
Key connections in the 250 kilometre Trail of the Okanagans from Sicamous to Osoyoos through…
Dog killed by bear while being walked in B.C. park
A dog being walked in a Prince George park was fatally attacked by a black…
Kelowna residents keep an eye on rising Mission Creek waters
Kelowna residents are preparing for flooding as rain continues to pour over the Central Okanagan.…
Invasive shrimp in Okanagan Lake still an issue after 50 years
By the time the B.C. government realized that introducing mysis shrimp into Okanagan Lake was…
Snowflakes falling on Okanagan Connector
Snowflakes were falling on the Okanagan Connector this morning. Drive BC recorded flakes falling at…
The business of summer fun: How one Vernon water slide business stood the test of time
This will be the summer of the staycation. There will be plenty to explore close…
2020 Dream Rally cancelled, plans for 2021 begin
The popular community event that raises spirits and funds with fast, exotic cars is taking…
Former Mountie says video of violent Kelowna arrest still needs more evidence
As the Kelowna RCMP investigates a violent arrest in the city’s downtown after it was…
West Kelowna woods were once home to a hippie commune
When historian Bob Hayes went looking for an old grave in remote West Kelowna, he…
Interior Health’s string of 14 consecutive days without a new COVID-19 case has ended
After going 14 straight days with no new COVID-19 cases and having only one case…