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iN VIDEO: Kelowna Mayor, WFN Chief could be shaving their heads if fundraising goals met
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran has challenged Westbank First Nations Chief Christopher Derickson to match his…
New ‘pods’ for B.C.’s homeless during COVID-19 popping up in Vernon
As the province continues to prepare for a possible surge of COVID-19 cases amongst people…
B.C. Hydro is looking to link with FortisBC to back up West Kelowna’s power grid
After more than a decade of West Kelowna City Council urging B.C. Hydro to put…
COVID-19 outbreak at West Kelowna nursery declared over
The 63 Mexican workers who have been in isolation at Bylands Nurseries in West Kelowna…
Dozens of homeless people staying in hotels in Kamloops and the Okanagan due to COVID-19
There are almost 200 people in Kamloops and the Okanagan who are being put up…
Kelowna ripe to explode with new construction as COVID-19 restrictions ease
The City of Kelowna was flooded with a record number of development applications in the…
One of Kelowna’s favourite beaches has new look for summer
When COVID-19 restrictions are eased and going to the beach is something people think about…
Save your Mother’s Day hugs for the May long weekend
As the COVID-19 talk turns more and more to easing restrictions, Premier John Horgan said…
Look for the COVID-safe sticker when you visit your favourite eatery after the May long weekend
Premier John Horgan has repeatedly pointed to B.C.’s restaurant association as a leader in showing…
Efforts to ban drive-thru services in Kelowna shouldn’t come as a surprise
City of Kelowna staff’s decision to fight a drive-thru at a proposed Triple O’s restaurant…
UPDATE: Kelowna’s Mill Creek spills over its bank, flooding apartment building, houses
Mill Creek has spilled its banks in several areas in Kelowna overnight as floodwaters rose. …
Kelowna’s Fleming House has to come down but it could return
One of Kelowna’s oldest buildings was so badly damaged by fire on April 22 that…
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health region, 23 provincewide
There are 23 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. bring the total number of cases…
Kelowna’s palm trees survived the frigid winter
Half of the City of Kelowna’s palm trees survived their first winter outdoors and the…
Is your Okanagan home at risk of flooding? There’s now a website to help you figure it out
Whether you live on Okanagan Lake waterfront or a few of blocks away from Osoyoos…
COVID-19 is not only tougher on older men but can trigger strokes in younger people: Henry
It’s been clear for some time that older men are much more likely to get…
Make plans to stay close to home this summer: Dr. Bonnie Henry
Don't plan on travelling far from home this summer. B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie…
Volunteer group says it’s time to shame illegal garbage dumpers in Central Okanagan
A group of Okanagan volunteers is changing its tactics in the fight against the illegal…
Working from home during COVID-19 just might free up childcare spaces as lockdown eases
Opening up the economy in the coming weeks will depend, in part, on having functioning…
What a re-opened B.C. might mean to your social life
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has people down to about 30 per cent of…
Domestic violence reports surge as COVID-19 stay-at-home directive drags on
A drop in the number of domestic assault complaints during the first few weeks of…
Why the Central Okanagan is just fine with rotting food garbage in its landfills
While some cities want residents to separate household food wastes from other garbage, the Central…
Tourism industry hopes B.C. residents will flock to Thompson-Okanagan once travel restrictions ease
Tourists may have to make reservations to taste wine at Okanagan vineyards, and hotel rooms…
Some Okanagan stores are reopening without waiting for Dr. Henry’s guidelines
Value Village, La-Z-Boy and a handful of other Okanagan businesses are quietly re-opening, even though…