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Penticton’s Peach Festival latest event to withdraw from summer
For the first time since it started in 1947, there will be no Penticton Peach…
West Kelowna company leading the way as we turn into a Plexiglass world
If B.C. is going to re-open its retail sector as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, Plexiglass…
Long awaited spiked fence bylaw is heading to Kelowna city council on May 4
A bylaw that many hope will reduce the number of deer and moose killed by…
BREAKING: Kelowna sees first COVID-19 case in long-term care home
Kelowna now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. Hawthorn…
Doorsteps lit up with candles to support family of Kelowna toddler who was fatally struck by car
Hundreds of doorsteps around Kelowna and beyond were brightened with the warm glow of a…
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.…
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…
West Kelowna nursery workers face total of six weeks of isolation due of COVID-19
The three cases of COVID-19 that were detected last week amongst 63 Mexican workers at…
Peachland council to consider application for copper, gold exploration next to old Brenda Mine site
District of Peachland council has a request from a mining company to look for copper, gold…
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…
Crews extinguish two fires in Lake Country on weekend
Firefighters in Lake Country were busy this weekend responding to fires on both Saturday and…
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…