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Red zone cleans up the streets but hinders recovery, addict says
KELOWNA – Some people think Kelowna’s red zone doesn’t work but Chris Reimer begs to…
Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping…
Photos and video from Kelowna’s Canada Day celebration
KELOWNA – Despite some inclement weather, residents and local politicians turned out to show their…
Kelowna getting new building and funding to try out prototype healthcare system for youth
KELOWNA – Kelowna edged out Penticton and Kamloops to be one of only five communities…
Mulch could slow global warming: UBCO study
KELOWNA – Researchers at the local campus of the University of British Columbia have discovered…
Okanagan ‘Maple Man’ taps into beloved Canadian tradition
OKANAGAN – Few things are more Canadian than drowning pancakes in maple syrup, or simply…
Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers
OKANAGAN – The summer is underway and that means boaters and swimmers are eagerly hitting…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna teen located
UPDATE: 7:46 a.m., July 4, 2016 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 17-year-old has been located…
Kelowna woman facing jail for storing drugs in her home for boyfriend
KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman caught with cocaine, heroin and marijuana in her house three…
Canada Day weekend busiest time for province’s search and rescue teams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With Canada Day creating a long weekend this year, search and rescue teams…
Kelowna yogis raise $7,820 for mental health and recovery programs
KELOWNA – Three yoga teachers and more than 60 students recently raised $7,820 for a…
Kelowna anti-theft campaign launches social media contest
KELOWNA – Theft is increasing in region and a new campaign is reminding residents to…
Grass fire near Scandia dealt with quickly
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Fire Department is reminding residents to properly dispose of burning cigarettes…
Kelowna council nixes permanent accommodation for temporary farm workers
KELOWNA – Permanent housing for use by temporary farm workers won’t be tolerated, at least…
Fan favourite Cruzeros reunite for Canada Day show
BAND WILL CLOSE OUT FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES KELOWNA – The Cruzeros, local fan favourites…
CounterAttack ramps up summer roadchecks in the Southern Interior
OKANAGAN – Forget the frigid cold of B.C. winters, stats from ICBC show that summer…
Volunteers wanted for Kelowna events
KELOWNA – Tired of laying on the beach? Want something new to add to your…
Senior’s advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
OKANAGAN – More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last…
Thieves steal jewelry during real estate open house in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry was stolen during an open house…
Identity thieves target two Kelowna residents
KELOWNA – The public is being asked to help with two Kelowna crimes that remain…
West Kelowna hopes for grant money in plans for Johnson-Bentley pool expansion
WEST KELOWNA – Staff want to spend $50,000 for architectural drawings of a possible expansion…
Man bear sprayed twice in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – Police are looking for the woman who bear-sprayed someone two separate times in…
Kelowna red seal electrician wins gold in nationwide contest
KELOWNA – Canadians don’t just win gold medals in hockey. Zach Andrews, a 31-year old…
Celebrate Canada with food, music and fireworks in the Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Finding something to do on Canada Day in the Central Okanagan is…