Controversial stretch of North Okanagan – Shuswap rail trail will go to public hearing
A Southern Interior rail trail project heralded for connecting the Shuswap to the North Okanagan is moving ahead, with one key part missing.
Canada
Mar 12
More schools considered for Kelowna as city’s population growth continues
Central Okanagan Public Schools says it wants to get ahead of the growth curve, which could see another 100,000 people in the city by 2040.
Canada
Apr 30
UBC Okanagan offers to assess repairs for evacuated subsidized housing building
UBC Okanagan officials are looking to get into the subsidized housing complex to evaluate stability-threatening cracks found in its foundation.
Canada
Apr 30
Residents displaced by tower construction receive helping hand from Okanagan College
Okanagan College will temporarily open its new student housing building on KLO Road to displaced residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place.
Canada
Apr 26
Construction work resumes at UBC Okanagan tower
'This is the first of many stages which will have to be taken to help stabilize things before moving forward on the project,' a City of Kelowna representative said.
Canada
Apr 11
After release from U.S. research facilities, rescue beagles head to new Okanagan homes
Beagles released from scientific testing facilities south of the border will soon be calling the Okanagan home, according to an organization that rescues and rehomes the pups.
Canada
Apr 17
B.C. ban on public drug use welcomed by Central Okanagan mayors
All B.C. mayors from Princeton down the valley to Vernon signed a request for the province not to allow drugs to be consumed in public spaces.
Health
Apr 30
Artificial intelligence roots out sloppy recyclers in Central Okanagan
The findings also showed that 6.7 per cent of households are considered “repeat offenders,” and are responsible for a third of the recycling contamination.
Canada
Apr 5
Okanagan weather: Big warm-up through the week
A big warm-up is expected by the end of the week with clouds in and out and a slight chance of showers in the Okanagan weather forecast ahead.
Weather
Apr 8
Residents of evacuated Kelowna, B.C. subsidized housing consider their futures
While cracks in the foundation of the building are the issue many are talking about and working to rectify, it's less tangible issues weighing on them.
Canada
Apr 2
Funding shortfall puts B.C. lakes at risk of invasive mussels
The fight to keep invasive mussels from damaging B.C. lakes and waterways got some financial support this week, but it falls short of what's needed, officials say.
Environment
May 2
Rethink cedars, says Kelowna Fire Department after hedge blaze
The fire destroyed a neighbouring garage as well as a vehicle on an adjacent property.
Canada
May 1
Three South Okanagan elementary schools set to permanently close
Three South Okanagan elementary schools will permanently close in June 2025.
Education
Apr 18
Kelowna’s fire chief says ‘enough risk’ resulted in building evacuation order
The residents living at Hadgraft-Wilson Place on Bertram Street were ordered out after geotechnical and structural engineering reports raised some serious concerns.
Canada
Apr 3
Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna displaces people experiencing homelessness
Various agencies have been on-site during the cleanup, including outreach workers to try and connect those sheltering there with social services.
Canada
Apr 4
Hundreds taking in annual Kelowna Fan Experience
The three-day gathering, which is taking place at three locations, started Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
Canada
Mar 23
Central Okanagan parks included in Canada’s national conservation network
Twenty-five Central Okanagan parks are now being recognized as part of Canada’s national conservation network, solidifying the Central Okanagan's commitment to conservation.
Canada
Mar 22
Storm brings 100 lightning strikes, powerful winds through Okanagan
A storm blew through the Okanagan on Tuesday night, bringing intense flashes of lightning and power toppling winds.
Weather
Apr 3
Junior hockey: Summerland Steam sold, relocating to Williams Lake
On Friday, the league announced that the Steam had been sold and will relocate to Williams Lake, where they’ll become the Mustangs.
Sports
Mar 22
Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says
“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.
Canada
Mar 27
