Kelowna news

Only one Kelowna councillor opted out of 35% pay raise
Only one Kelowna city councillor put his money where his mouth is. Coun. Ron Cannan…

Up to 5 cm snow on Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla Highway
The valley could be 15 C today with a chance of showers, but travellers through…

Interior Health’s tips and tricks for dealing with ticks
As the weather warms up and people are getting out to enjoy the scenery, Interior…

Kelowna furniture maker fined $5K for telling employee not to report serious accident
A Kelowna furniture manufacturer has been fined $5,340 for telling a staff member not to…

Why you should expect a bigger property tax bill in booming Kamloops, Okanagan next year
When the City of Kelowna tried to encourage developers and homeowners to produce more houses…

Majority of British Columbians support getting rid of punches to the face in professional hockey
Most British Columbians think hockey would be better off if players couldn’t fight or throw…

Kelowna RCMP search for person of interest in sexual assault case
Kelowna RCMP are trying to speak with a person of interest in a stranger sexual…

Homeless Kelowna man died of drug overdose, hypothermia: coroner
A homeless man who was found on the streets of Kelowna in 2021 died from…

iN PHOTOS: Gems along Kettle Valley Rail Trail from Myra Canyon to Chute Lake
Kelowna resident Chris Klugh went for a trucking adventure with a friend on a back…

The province tried to fix Kelowna’s Harvey Avenue traffic; it didn’t go well
The Ministry of Transportation is trying to alleviate congestion on Harvey Avenue using new technology…

PULL THE PLUG: Transporting boats in BC with drain plugs in now illegal
In an effort to prevent the spread of invasive species, the provincial government is making…
Driver involved in fatal Kelowna motorcycle crash a no-show in court
The driver of a truck involved in a collision that killed an 18-year-old motorcyclist in…

Kelowna BC United MLA Renee Merrifield not seeking re-election
Kelowna-Mission BC United MLA Renee Merrifield won't be running for re-election this fall. She made…

Okanagan moved to drought level two, ‘very dry’
As municipalities around the Okanagan have implemented water restrictions, the region’s drought level has increased…

More than 2,700 customers without power in and around Peachland
There are 2,719 BC Hydro customers without power in and around Peachland. The power outage…