B.C. election: In-person voters hit polls in the Okanagan
“There’s some concern but I’m wearing my mask, staying six feet apart, and doing the best I can,” said one Kelowna resident. Continue reading
Okanagan snowstorm breaks 120-year-old record for most snow in October
The previous record was 12.7 cm in 1899, according to Environment Canada. Continue reading
Drugs, guns, cash taken off the streets in gang-related investigation: Kelowna RCMP
28-year-old Travis Cumming, 35-year-old Jason Keehn, 30-year-old Jonathan Sierra, and 28-year-old Benjamin Bridger have all been arrested and charged. Continue reading
Lake Country Fire Department saves stranded puppy
The puppy was up a steep rock face, and had gotten itself stuck in a precarious position. Continue reading
Construction of Kelowna’s tallest office building hits milestone
The final concrete pour for Landmark 7’s parkade is taking place on Thursday, Oct. 22. Continue reading
Kelowna man arrested after three-day crime spree: RCMP
Bradford Cummins, 56, started his string of crimes on Oct.11, when he allegedly broke into a home in the 2000-block of Richter Street in Kelowna. Continue reading
Okanagan pool industry teams up to help single mother
What first started as a small upgrade for her backyard soon turned into a year-long nightmare for Susan Broadfoot. Continue reading
B.C. election 2020: Five candidates vying for Kelowna West riding
The Kelowna West riding covers all of West Kelowna and includes a portion of downtown Kelowna. Continue reading
NDP leader John Horgan visits new Penticton child care site
The new centre will add an additional 115 child care spaces in Penticton. Continue reading
South Okanagan barber berated after opening new shop
Surjit, a South-Asian man who’s lived in Canada for eight years, opened his newest barber shop in Osoyoos at the beginning of the month. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Interior Health urges influenza vaccination
“The flu shot is a tool in the tool box. The choice is yours to decide whether to use the tools to protect yourself and the ones you love,” said Susan Brown, Interior Health’s president and CEO. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Kelowna cancels 2020 Winter Street Market
Thousands would typically congregate to the Kelowna downtown core to celebrate the beginning of winter. Continue reading
Free transit on election day in the South Okanagan-Similkameen region
All scheduled routes in the region will be available all day free of charge. Continue reading
Vernon’s military monument to be decommissioned
It’s the first step of a project that will honour members of the British Columbia Dragoons. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre reopens to public
With new public health measures in place due to COVID-19, city staff said services at the drop-in pool, gymnasium and fitness centre are now available. Continue reading