Kelowna news

UBCO’s engineering report on downtown building came with warnings
The geotechnical engineering report for UBC Okanagan's new downtown Kelowna tower warned the university about…

Evacuated resident unable to collect belongings after UBCO tower debacle
Steven Wolfe had to evacuate his home because of the UBC Okanagan downtown construction project…

‘I just want to move on’: Evacuated resident can’t escape UBCO tower debacle
A resident who was evacuated from her apartment in downtown Kelowna is stuck in a…

Kelowna councillor concerned with ‘shakiness’ of latest downtown highrise proposal
A Kelowna city councillor expressed “shakiness” about a 40-storey tower proposed for the lot next…

City of Kelowna tried to buy a golf course, but owner holding firm
A developer’s plan to turn a Kelowna golf course remains in limbo despite the city's…

The Fintry Queen has new owners, hope to return by summer
The historic Fintry Queen has new owners and the old ferry made its way to…

HOUSING CRISIS: Kelowna factory builds economic, sustainable modular homes
When most people think of assembly lines they think of cars, toys or things you…

Cirque du Soleil bringing circus acts on ice to Kelowna with ‘Crystal’
Cirque du Soleil's one-of-a-kind production Crystal, which features a combination of skating and aerial tricks,…
Alberta man pleads guilty to driving through Kelowna tent city on rail trail
An Alberta man who drove through Kelowna's tent city along the Okanagan Rail Trail has…

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips;…

Kelowna parents suing after 9-year-old daughter died at KGH
A Kelowna couple whose nine-year-old daughter died three days after they took her to the…

Lace up your skates for these rinks around Okanagan, Kamloops
With temperatures dropping below the freezing mark at night, residents waiting to hit an outdoor…

Kelowna proposes tax increase of 4.36% as budget talks begin
The City of Kelowna is preparing its budget for 2025, and has proposed a property…

Kelowna selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup
Kelowna will be hosting the 106th Memorial Cup in spring 2026. The Canadian Hockey League…

Former Kelowna man guilty of intimidating justice system gets another break from justice system
A former Kelowna man found guilty of intimidation of the justice system has successfully avoided…