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Okanagan wine legend Harry McWatters has died
KELOWNA – The founder of Sumac Estate Winery and Okanagan wine industry icon, Harry McWatters,…
West Kelowna motorcycle crash leads to two impaired driving investigations
WEST KELOWNA – A motorcyclist was taken to hospital on Saturday night with serious but non-life…
Accelerate Okanagan launches nation-wide search for new CEO
KELOWNA – High tech helper Accelerate Okanagan has developed a new strategic plan and is…
Deputy fire chief steps into top spot with Wilson’s Landing fire department
KELOWNA – Ronaye Beck is the new chief of the Wilson’s Landing Fire Protection District.…
Kelowna firefighters douse early morning house fire
KELOWNA – Flames and smoke were pouring from a Barnaby Road home early this morning…
Fruit growers filing hundreds of insurance claims as apricot, cherry crops hammered by weather
KELOWNA – The last two fruit growing seasons were particularly hard on apple growers, forcing…
Nine months after legalization, Salmon Arm tops list of licenced pot shops in B.C.
KELOWNA – When cannabis was legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the first legal…
Fears raised about people driving to and from mobile safe injection RV in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Some Rutland residents have posted concerns to Facebook about the recreational vehicle parked…
Kelowna catching up with the rest of the world and will broadcast its own meetings
KELOWNA – While many other cities have in-house broadcasting programs for their council meetings with…
Eco-villa development in West Kelowna could provide another link in waterfront trail system
KELOWNA – Public access should be allowed across a proposed waterfront development before West Kelowna…
Province wants to turn dollar store into pot store in one Okanagan city
WEST KELOWNA – The provincial government wants to sell cannabis out of the old Urban…
Mayors summoned to a meeting with province on speculation tax
KELOWNA – Mayors of cities where the speculation and vacancy tax is being collected are…
Consistent regulation of developments along Okanagan Lake sought
KELOWNA – A little-known agency is launching a major effort to get all levels of…
Thieves make off with bronze plaques from Kelowna cemetery worth thousands of dollars
KELOWNA – RCMP are looking for tips to help them find four large bronze plaques…
Fire damages five businesses in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Five businesses on Sexsmith Road in Kelowna were damaged by fire yesterday afternoon.…
Resources for addicts in Kelowna starting to expand
KELOWNA – After years of increased homelessness and drug use in Kelowna, resources being poured…
Two men charged after home invasion in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP have charged two local men with break and enter and other…
Anti-supportive housing petitioners in Kelowna vow to keep fighting
KELOWNA – More than 100 people gathered in Kelowna city council chambers yesterday to show…
More needs to be done to stop invasive mussel infested boats: Okanagan Basin Water Board
KELOWNA – Inspectors have intercepted nine boats and one kayak carrying invasive mussels into B.C.…
Controversial Kelowna supportive housing facility will be ‘dry’
KELOWNA – The compromise on the McCurdy Road supportive housing project reached between the City…
Changes to Kelowna supportive housing project would cost big bucks and cause big delays
KELOWNA – Making significant changes to the McCurdy Road supportive housing project could be time…
Why new e-scooters won’t be taking off in Kelowna any time soon
KELOWNA – The B.C. government has refused to allow e-scooters on Kelowna streets on a…
Kelowna mayor shrugs off McCurdy Road supportive housing petition
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran approached the provincial government this past weekend trying to heal…
Kelowna could open Okanagan Lake access by buying three lakeshore properties for sale
KELOWNA – Three adjoining properties are for sale along Okanagan Lake that beach-walking enthusiasts want…