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$4,500 Fortis bill for house which isn’t there

KELOWNA – A world-famous photographer who lives part time in Ellison says Fortis B.C. has overbilled him more than $7,000 for a house that burned to the ground in January. Gary Fong, the inventor of the Lightsphere, lives in LA most of the year. On January 11 his luxury cabin near Kelowna burned down yet he says...

UPDATE: Missing teenager found

UPDATE: 8:51 a.m., July 26, 2015 KELOWNA - RCMP says Brianna Murray, 14, was located in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 16. Police say they appreciate the public's assistance in this matter. 3:36 p.m., July 24, 2015 KELOWNA – RCMP hoping someone can help them find a missing Kelowna teen. Brianna Murray, 14,...

Kelowna transit service costs to rise next year

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The cost of providing transit in Kelowna could jump next year, the result of increased service and increased costs. Conventional transit will cost 7.7 per cent more in the 2015/16 annual operating agreement with B.C. Transit and the Kelowna Regional Transit System. That represents a $700,000 increase from last year, largely due...

Cool, wet weekend in store for Okanagan

OKANAGAN - This weekend should offer a reprieve from the hot, dry weather that has led to a number of wildfires burning around the region. Today, July 24, highs will range from 25 Celsius to 28 C, according to Environment Canada. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud and there is a 30...