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UBC Okanagan students claim gold for light bulb invention that uses photosynthesis instead of electricity
A group of UBC Okanagan students lit up their competition and claimed gold with a…

$5 Million lottery ticket purchased in Lower Mainland not claimed yet
For anyone who purchased a lotto 6/49 ticket in Richmond recently, you might want to…

Kelowna’s workforce growing rapidly and getting more tech savvy
The number of working-aged people in Kelowna grew five times faster than the rest of…

Large blaze engulfs Lake Country house
A large blaze that could be seen across Lake Country erupted from a house last…

These special grocery carts designed to boost independence for the disabled, elderly
Everyone needs groceries and whether they are seniors or people with disabilities – going to…

Kelowna city councillor consulted for business behind anti-vax billboards
A Kelowna city councillor was listed as a "consultant" for the business behind new anti-vax…

Kelowna Salvation Army kettles not welcome outside B.C. Liquor Stores
The Kelowna Salvation Army will have to find new locations to fundraise for its kettle…

Kelowna’s most expensive capital project is in for a rocky ride
The rebuilding of the now 50-year-old Parkinson Recreation Centre was first identified as the City…

Landmark towers take over from Orchard Park mall as Kelowna’s biggest taxpayer
For years, the Orchard Park mall had the highest business tax bill in Kelowna. That…

Man sleeping in West Kelowna dumpster survives being crushed in garbage truck
A man in West Kelowna survived getting dumped into the back of a garbage truck…

It was a very cold night for dozens living on Kelowna streets with no shelter
The City of Kelowna's announcement yesterday that a warming bus would begin operating immediately doesn’t go…

Kelowna running naming contest for new mega snow blower
The City of Kelowna has a new snow blower on the roads, but it's looking…

Kelowna mortgage broker suspended and fined $10,000
A Kelowna mortgage broker has been fined $10,000 by the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and…

Journey Home’s efforts to fight homelessness in Kelowna at risk after snap council decision
It took less than a minute for new Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas to deliver what…

Big boost to RCMP mental health response teams in Kelowna, Kamloops
After years of lobbying, Interior Health is adding four nurses to RCMP teams dealing with…