Top Results For: ylw

An explosion at an RV park in Penticton sends one man to hospital, YLW is expecting to have a busy long weekend, and BC’s Housing Minister tours Kelowna’s tiny home village.

Extreme cold is expected to impact Okanagan grape crops, more flight delays at YLW, and another cougar sighting in Kelowna’s Mission area.

A mother from Hedley is raising concerns about damage to her home after RCMP arrested her son, a man from the U.S. is trying to locate an Air Canada employee from YLW to thank her for helping to save his life, and an Okanagan family continues with a holiday parade that raises funds for a...

An American man who was sent to Kelowna for work earlier this year is in desperate search of an Air Canada employee at YLW, who he claims helped save his life. The man suffered a serious heart attack less than a day after landing back home, but had it not been for the diligent work...

There’s smoke in the Okanagan Valley during one of the busiest tourist weekends of the year, planned ignitions continue in hopes of slowing the growth of the Eagle Bluff Wildfire near Osoyoos, and drones continue to be a problem at YLW.

A traffic- calming measure in Vancouver’s Kitsilano community is creating confusion and even allegedly hurting the bottom line of one area business. More than a week ago, the city put up signs and some barriers, to make a section of Yew street more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly during certain times of the week. But as Christa...

It sounds shocking–human trafficking happening right here in the Okanagan. But police confirm it is happening and that Kelowna is even part of a circuit for human traffickers using youth, many of them girls, to sell sex. But a campaign launched by a well -known Canadian country artist hopes to combat that. And Klaudia Van...

The Kelowna International Airport’s spring travel show was buzzing with excitement Saturday where thousands of people were able to plan their next vacation with specialists on everything from flights to hotels and more. Sydney Morton has more.

The CEO of WestJet was in Kelowna on Friday, to announce the company’s commitment to YLW and the key role the city plays in the airline’s future. As Jayden Wasney reports, several new direct flights have been announced, which the city hopes will bring a boost to the local economy.

A major airline has announced it will no longer be offering flights to and from Kelowna year-round. Alaska airlines is the only airline at YLW that offers direct flights to the U.S., and as Jayden Wasney reports, their seasonal departure has pushed some air travellers to make other plans.

Fog lingering around the Okanagan today hampered visibility for travelers and those on the ski hills. As Victoria Femia reports flights were delayed and skiers were left disappointed at their day on the hill.

Now that we’re into the new year, many holiday travellers are heading home and airports are getting back to their usual operations. Jasmine King reports YLW says despite all the challenges, it made it through the busiest time of the year.

It was another stressful day for many air travellers in Kelowna on Thursday. Over 100 flights at YLW have been either delayed or cancelled since Sunday, and with Christmas just 3 days away, some travellers are beginning to lose hope of reaching their destinations. Jayden Wasney reports.

After most flights were cancelled Tuesday due to weather conditions in B.C. and problems at feeder airports, the situation at Kelowna International Airport started to turn around Wednesday. However, with holiday travel in full swing there is still a backlog of displaced passengers.

With the Christmas less than a week away many people have already started traveling to their holiday destinations. But as Randi-Marie Adams reports, many people are already being met with significant delays and cancellations.

Expect to pay slightly more for a ride to the Kelowna International Airport starting this summer. YLW is planning to change its fee structure for taxis and ride hailing services. It will mean a new $2.00 fee per trip for many travelers.

A new low-cost airline will soon be taking off from Kelowna’s airport. But with less than two weeks to go, it’s still finalizing agreements with several airports it plans to serve, including YLW.

YW Calgary presents a noon event called “Fueling the She-Covery” to empower and support women who have been impacted by job loss, pay gaps and mental health issues brought on by the pandemic.

The Kelowna International Airport received a 3.2 million dollar shot in the arm Tuesday from the Federal Government. The money will be used to help immunize YLW against financial losses due to the pandemic.

The effects from today’s heavy snowfall are also being felt at the Kelowna International Airport. As Jasmine King explains numerous flights have been affected and some may not take off at all.