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Why sleeping rough may have some benefits in this age of COVID-19
An estimated 150 people are sleeping in tents or doorways in Kelowna this spring but…
One of Kelowna’s oldest buildings goes up in flames; Kelowna council’s priorities around heritage questioned
The City of Kelowna has dropped the ball when it comes to protecting its heritage.…
iN PHOTOS: Glowing balloons appear on Kelowna hillside to honour health workers
Last night, glowing balloons appeared in the hills of East Kelowna to honour health care workers…
RCMP investigators put out call for witnesses to crash on Highway 97 north of Kelowna airport
Kelowna RCMP are looking for witnesses to a crash involving a pickup truck and a sedan…
Candle light up planned for Kelowna toddler who was fatally struck by car
Kelowna residents are being asked to light a candle and place it in a window…
Kelowna heritage building sustains ‘extensive damage’ in fire — again
One of Kelowna's oldest buildings sustained 'extensive damage' in a fire early this morning. Kelowna…
Further cuts to Okanagan transit services on the horizon and COVID-19 further impacts revenues
Bus service in the Okanagan may be further reduced in the days ahead, the president…
West Kelowna parked its plans for a new City Hall before online petition launched
West Kelowna council’s plans to build a city hall costing as much as $18 million…
POLL: Do you still have faith in Dr. Bonnie Henry’s pandemic response plan for B.C.?
There's been a noticeable shift in public opinion, at least among a vocal group on…
Westside Daze, May Days and other signature Okanagan summer events are cancelled
A West Kelowna community staple has been cancelled, and it’s likely to be the first…
Okanagan Conservation Officer sees ‘horrific’ increase of illegal dumping during pandemic
A Conservation Officer is frustrated by the drastic spike he’s seen in illegal dumping of…
Kelowna home seriously damaged in fire of unknown origin
Occupants of a Kelowna house that went up in flames Tuesday morning are now being…
Okanagan Mexican restaurant serves up orders with complimentary toilet paper
A Mexican restaurant that gives free toilet paper with orders? Most times, that would be…
Kelowna grass fire intentionally set; RCMP investigating
A grass fire at Bertram Creek Regional Park has been deemed suspicious after Kelowna firefighters…
Kelowna Mounties look for man who stole cash register drawer
RCMP are looking for a man who walked into a Kelowna business Sunday morning and…
Kelowna in good shape to weather COVID-19 storm but layoffs still possible
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran encouraged everyone who can to pay their property taxes by July…
Kelowna restaurant robbed by suspects who climbed through drive-through window
One person was injured early Saturday morning after two men climbed through a drive-through window…
Friends rally support for family of Kelowna toddler fatally struck by car
A Kelowna family is grieving the loss of their little boy, who was fatally hit…
Okanagan woman who lived through Great Depression, Second World War sees parallels during pandemic
Margaret Wort remembers the first time her family had butter in their Kelowna home. It…
Kelowna company raises nearly $1 million on Kickstarter for space-themed board game
A Kelowna board game company has exceeded its expectations by raising more than $920,000 during…
More people indoors: Okanagan board and card game creators see increase in online sales
Staying indoors is bringing families together, and Okanagan board and card game creators are seeing…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews perform late-night rescue
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews were deployed late last night to help rescue an…
UPDATE: Child dies after being hit by vehicle in Rutland neighbourhood
RCMP Municipal Traffic Services and Kelowna RCMP are currently investigating after a child died this…
Kelowna made it through a pandemic before and can learn from past mistakes
Close churches, schools, libraries and theatres. No more public weddings or funerals. Loitering in restaurants…