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More alerts pondered after rash of swimming advisories for Okanagan LakeOne West Kelowna resident said if the levels are bad at one beach, authorities should expand the warnings to swimmers at nearby locations.CanadaJul 13
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Controversial West Kelowna hygiene centre for homeless population abandonedWest Kelowna city council put plans for a new hygiene centre on hold last month amid concerns being raised about the potential impact to the community.CanadaJul 8
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Developer refuses to compensate low-income West Kelowna mobile home owner, cites unpermitted repairsIn a letter sent to Sun, the developer, Kerr Properties out of Langley, stated that the renovations Sun undertook were unpermitted.CanadaJun 18
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Kelowna to close Knox Mountain Drive for annual wildfire concernsThe city says no vehicle traffic will be allowed until conditions improve, though people will still be able to access the park’s first lookout by foot or bike.CanadaJul 11
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Central Okanagan Food Bank responds to West Kelowna hygiene centre proposalThere are no official plans for the facility and a decision on whether or not to move forward with the facility was deferred by council last week.HealthJun 21
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Road construction to begin on Shannon Lake Road, West KelownaConstruction begins next week to create an 'active transportation corridor' along Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna, B.C..TrafficJun 9
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West Kelowna mobile home park redevelopment highlights need for more affordable housingBut the developer, Kerr Properties, did end up issuing eviction notices to renters based on the province's Residential Tenancy Act.CanadaJun 17
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West Kelowna’s new city hall set to welcome public in need of administrative servicesWest Kelowna’s new $22.8 million city hall building will open to the public in need of administrative services starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.CanadaMay 17
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Kelowna city manager earned $100K more than B.C. premier in 2023Kelowna’s city manager made more than $338,000 last year.MoneyJun 25
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Investigation continues into Kelowna fire; neighbour says building was a ‘tinderbox’The fire happened Monday in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood, as an old farm building on Casorso Road went up in flames around noon.CanadaJul 9
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Do summer fireworks have a dim future in the Okanagan?Fireworks shows in the Okanagan are losing their allure due to wildfire risks. Many cities are opting for drone shows, but Kelowna is, for now, standing by the big bang.CanadaJun 28
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Closed rest stop on Coquihalla Highway to undergo redevelopmentTroika Management says the seven-acre site will be home to 30,000 square feet of commercial space, electric vehicle charging and drive-through restaurants.CanadaJul 2
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‘Seconds to get out’: Kelowna man who escaped burning building recounts incidentMicheal Praught and his dog narrowly escaped serious injury while fleeing a burning building in Kelowna last Monday.FireJul 16
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B.C. weather: Heat warnings continue for Southern Interior‘The temperatures have slightly moderated in the Southern Interior but will remain elevated at or near warning criteria,’ said Environment Canada.WeatherJul 13
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$12K offered to displaced residents of Kelowna supportive housing buildingDisplaced residents of Kelowna's ill-fated social housing building Hadgraft Wilson Place are being offered financial compensation to help them with their plight.CanadaJul 3
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Canadian Premier League brings Vancouver vs. Calgary match to KelownaAccording to Vancouver FC president Rob Friend a CPL team could become a reality in Kelowna.SportsJun 16
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West Kelowna celebrates new Rose Valley Water Treatment PlantOn Friday, residents and local officials received a firsthand look inside the new facility during a grand opening ceremony.CanadaMay 31
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Petition in Kelowna requesting ‘wet’ support facility change to a ‘dry’ buildingLocated near Orchard Plaza, Stephen Village is a wet facility, where occupants can use alcohol or drugs in their residences, unlike a dry facility.CanadaJul 6
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New AI wildfire detection system set up in some B.C. forestsVernon Fire Chief David Lind likens the Interior B.C. city's new artificial-intelligence-driven wildfire detection system to a fire alarm in the forest.ScienceJul 16
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Rockets bid for 2026 Memorial Cup; plans to upgrade aging arenaThe Kelowna Rockets are planning to bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup, potentially fulfilling a plan scuttled four years ago by the pandemic.CanadaJun 13