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Warming tent part of Kelowna’s Extreme Weather Plan to keep unsheltered population warmThe measures will be activated based on the severity of the weather conditions, with three levels designed to offer increasing levels of support.CanadaDec 4
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Kelowna creating plan to prioritize civic facility upgradesThe strategic facilities plan will make it easier for council to prioritize projects and their urgency and consider what services may all go under one roof.CanadaDec 3
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RCMP target open-air drug market to improve safety in Kelowna’s downtown coreThe operation targeted the open-air drug market and netted what police call a "significant" amount of drugs, potentially totalling thousands of lethal doses.CrimeNov 14
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‘I’m nervous’: Deer attack prompts call for more signage in KelownaOn Tuesday morning, a woman out on a run in the neighbourhood was attacked by a deer and suffered lacerations and bruises to both her legs and arm.EnvironmentNov 15
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Three major events projected to bring millions to Kelowna by 2026Over the next couple of years the city of Kelowna is expected to generate between $50 million and $60 million with three major events coming to the city.CanadaNov 28
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New mayors’ task force aims to speed up rollout of modular homes across B.C.The mayors and Modular BC announced the new working group Friday, at press conference at Kelowna's SRI homes.EconomyNov 22
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Kelowna city council votes to keep electronic devices during meetings"What I see happening is a lot of computer usage and what I know happens is outside sources bringing information into our meetings," Dyas told council during Monday's meeting.CanadaNov 19
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City of West Kelowna to spend $2.5M on upgrades to Rose Valley Water Treatment PlantDuring a meeting Tuesday, council voted to accelerate a $2.5 million budget to upgrade a failing aerator system in the Rose Valley Reservoir.CanadaNov 27
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Okanagan drivers’ need for speed results in hundreds of impounds, tickets"The number of vehicle compounds is quite staggering in the Kelowna area."CrimeNov 27
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Kelowna, B.C. woman describes frightening deer attack during rutting seasonAccording to experts, bucks may perceive humans as rivals for mates.CanadaNov 13
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Demand for Kelowna food bank rises 30% over last yearDemand for the Central Okanagan Food Bank has gone up 30 per cent over last year, serving more than 12,000 people each month.CanadaNov 14
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FortisBC hoping to build LNG storage facility in Kelowna as natural gas shortfall loomsFortis is planning to build a small-scale liquified natural gas storage facility to help generate power during winter peak demand periods.EconomyNov 25
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Kelowna, B.C. farm sees record harvest with close to 44,000 kg of produceHelen's Acres is a working farm, run by a small group of paid employees who lead an coordinate community volunteers from spring to fall.CanadaNov 8
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Salvation Army hopeful for donations amid cancellation of beloved Kelowna toy driveThe organization will be supporting some 1,000 families this Christmas season, a number that's higher than last year.CanadaNov 12
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Ballet Kelowna senior dancer Desiree Bortolussi announces retirementAt 29-years-old Desiree Bortolussi has become one of the faces of her hometown ballet company which is a rare career opportunity in the ballet world.LifestyleNov 1
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Tools with sentimental value allegedly stolen from Okanagan farrierErin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.CanadaNov 21
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Home, vehicle thefts prompt warning to Okanagan homeowners, drivers to lock doorsKelowna resident Erica Krauseneck watched in real-time as a woman was caught by her neighbour allegedly snooping around her home.CanadaNov 5
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Vandalism spree at Kelowna business blamed on ‘retribution’In addition to the fire, vandals also ripped off the power meter off a Kelowna business owner's wall not once this week, but twice.CanadaOct 18
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Kelowna business owner spending thousands of dollars on security amid safety concernsJason Bell is one of a growing number of Kelowna business owners fed up with vandalism, loitering and violence impacting his business.CanadaOct 22
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Package stolen within 30-minutes of delivery by alleged Kelowna porch pirateThe alleged thief pulled up to the home Saturday evening on an e-scooter wearing snow pants, a ski jacket, and a motorbike helmet.CanadaOct 21