Klmay2022

West Kelowna mayor’s new salary to be largest per capita of region’s cities
The next mayor of West Kelowna will be making $12,000 more than incumbent Mayor Gord…

Former Kelowna social worker deprived youth in his care after stealing their money: Judge
Robert Riley Saunders did not just steal money from his employer, he also deprived several…

Memorial service planned for anniversary of Kelowna crane collapse
July 12 marks the first anniversary of the day five men lost their lives when…

Flood warnings and watches issued for Thompson-Okanagan
Flood warnings and high streamflow advisories were issued at 6 a.m. today, July 4, for…

A dozen Interior Health residents still dying every week from COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, it has almost disappeared from the headlines.…

Okanagan luxury home buyers taking a breather amid inflation, rising interest rates
While the ultra-rich really don’t care what interest rates are doing when it comes to…

Yes, June had a lot of rain but it wasn’t record-setting in Kamloops, Okanagan
For all those weather watchers who felt June was unusually damp this year, they are…

Don’t be afraid to fly the flag this Canada Day
This Canada Day holiday is sparking cries to reclaim the Canadian flag from the so-called…

‘Freedom’ supporters planning Canada Day events in the Southern Interior
The word “freedom” has taken on a special meaning in Canada since the “freedom convoy”…

Wildfires last summer meant big bucks for West Kelowna senior staff
Two of West Kelowna’s top officials pocketed and extra $73,000 in 2021, largely due to…

Transit, not a second crossing, is the solution for Central Okanagan’s bridge, highways: planners
It’s not that local governments expect everyone to stop driving as congestion continues to grow…

Tom Dyas makes another pitch to be Kelowna’s mayor
Tom Dyas is running to be the next mayor of Kelowna. He announced his candidacy…

Why some gas stations in Okanagan, Kamloops are running out of fuel
Some Esso and Mobile gas stations have run short of fuel at their pumps in…

Man who threw molotov cocktail into Kelowna forest out of jail
A Kelowna man, who has been in jail for the past 11 months for trying…

Major sponsors needed to get new Kelowna performing arts centre built
While there has been talk for quite some time about building a major new performing…