Klaug2021

Lower Mainland housing prices makes Kelowna look nearly affordable
While the cost of housing has been rising dramatically in the Okanagan and Thompson regions,…

COVID outbreaks declared at three more Kelowna care homes
Three facilities serving the elderly in the Kelowna have joined two others in the Central…

Big White restaurant earns hefty fine for party that broke COVID-19 rules
A Big White restaurant that hosted a party earlier this year has been hit with…

Interior Health has more than half of new COVID-19 cases in B.C.
The Interior Health region continues to record the lion’s share of new COVID-19 cases in…

‘Fire is literally in people’s backyards’: More resources coming for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 58,000 hectare wildfire threatening properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake will see…

All staff in B.C. long term care homes must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 12
Despite high vaccination rates, there are now eight COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. long term and…

Evacuation order re-issued for Fintry, Westside Road properties due to White Rock Lake wildfire
An evacuation order has been put in place again for Fintry, La Casa and Shalal Road…

$3.2M to be spent on improving outdoor sheltering spaces for Kelowna’s homeless
A $3.2 million grant will be used to add personal storage space to the City…

Heat warning issued for South Thompson, while alerts continue in Okanagan
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Kamloops and the South Thompson region since…

Overturned semi closed Kelowna roads for hours
Traffic was diverted for several hours in Kelowna yesterday morning after a transport truck tipped…

Callers cut off after nasty attack on Dr. Henry at Interior Health COVID town hall
Only seven people were allowed to ask questions at an Interior Health virtual town hall…

MP Tracy Gray lashes out after being banned from Kelowna Pride events
Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative MP Tracy Gray has been officially banned from Kelowna Pride events this…

Unvaccinated COVID patients in Kelowna taking toll on nurses, planned surgeries: Nurse
A licensed practical nurse at Kelowna General Hospital says the hospital system is currently overwhelmed…

Another 258 Interior Health residents diagnosed with COVID-19
After a slight easing in daily case counts yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases…

Future of major new Kelowna park put on hold due to procedural error
After more than two hours of public input and discussion, Kelowna City Council deferred making…