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• Former Ukrainian soldiers move to Kelowna in search of better life 

  “We decided to move to Canada to bring our baby to a more safe place than Ukraine is now,” said Andrew Filipoviych.

  Canada

  May 1
• 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
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• B.C. helicopter company heads to Alberta for nighttime wildfire training

  The new contract with the Alberta government runs for the next five years, and crews will be hitting the sky on Sunday and headed to Alberta, with training beginning on Monday.

  Fire

  Apr 28
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• Search for missing Okanagan senior enters sixth day

  Ground, UTV, tracking and dog teams from Kelowna, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Kaslo and the Fraser Valley are assisting the RCMP in the search for a missing senior.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Okanagan College students take home medals at provincial skills competition

  Skills Canada competitions put the skills and knowledge of junior, high school, college students and apprentices to the test across a variety of trades and technology events.

  Education

  Apr 28
• Missing Cranbrook woman found safe

  Authorities thanked the public for their efforts, after the woman was located safe and in good health on Sunday. She hadn't been seen since April 24.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usage

  Kelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.

  Environment

  Apr 23
• RSS alumni left feeling ‘disheartened’ after school changes sports team’s name

  RSS teacher Chris Werry says the change was necessary. In 2018, students began voicing their concerns about the team’s name and how it reflects poorly on the school’s identity.

  Canada

  Apr 22
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• Crews douse fire at Kelowna outdoor sheltering site

  A Global News reporter who went to the scene observed smoke coming from a pile of burnt debris around noon.

  Fire

  Apr 21
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• Free monthly Naloxone kit training offered in Vernon, B.C.

  Since the province declared the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency in on April 14, 2016, over 14,000 deaths have been recorded as a result.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• Junior hockey: Warriors prevail in overtime, Vees take 2-0 series lead

  In BCHL Playoff action, the West Kelowna Warriors evened their series against Salmon Arm 1-1, while the Penticton Vees took a 2-0 series lead over Vernon.

  Sports

  Apr 21
• Man treated for burns after fire at Kelowna, B.C. gas station

  Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed a fire at a gas station on Highway 97, or who have dashcam footage, to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• RCMP seek help in search for missing kayakers off Vancouver Island

  Rescue crews are asking the public to keep an eye out for a pair of missing kayakers believed to have been on the water between Island View Beach and D’Arcy Island Saturday.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., held

  The fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.

  Fire

  Apr 21
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• Kelowna mother who lost son in crane collapse organizes fundraiser for memorial

  So far, over $200,000 has already been raised through a United Way BC campaign in support of erecting a memorial site at Knowles Heritage Park in Kelowna in honour of the victims.

  Canada

  Apr 18
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• KGH Foundation turns to community for support of cancer care campaign

  The public cancer care fundraiser is part of the “Closer to Home Than You Think” campaign launched March 2023. So far it has raised $20 million, with a goal of raising $40 million.

  Health

  Apr 15
• Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates 27th year

  In the spirit of celebrating the province’s growing craft beer and cider scene, awards were also handed out by a selected panel of judges.

  Features

  Apr 14
• COPD patients needed for study in the Okanagan

  Okanagan residents between the ages 40 and 80 who are living with COPD are being invited to participate in a research study that may help lead to treatments.

  Health

  Apr 14
• Junior hockey: Rockets blanked again, Silverbacks eliminate Centennials

  The Kelowna Rockets have been shutout in back-to-back games against the Prince George Cougars, while the Salmon Arm Silverbacks have eliminated the Merritt Centennials.

  Sports

  Apr 14
• RCMP in Lumby, B.C., searching for missing woman last seen with her ex-husband

  A Lumby, B.C., woman went missing sometime Saturday after meeting with her ex-husband. Police are asking the public for help in locating either person.

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• Junior hockey: Rockets shutout by Cougars, Bucks stave off elimination against Warriors

  The Kelowna Rockets were shutout by the Prince George Cougars in Game 1 of their second round series, while Cranbrook has forced a sixth game against West Kelowna.

  Sports

  Apr 13
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• Kelowna’s Gospel Mission challenges community to get active in effort to end homelessness

  The event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• New zero-emission truck centre in Kelowna, B.C. breaks ground at YLW

  Velocity Truck Centres Canada broke ground on a 41,000-square-foot facility at the Kelowna, B.C., airport Friday to support sales and service of zero-emission trucks.

  Economy

  Apr 13
• B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his car

  A driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• City of Kelowna commits to keeping beach-front activity centre open

  Rumours of closure have swirled around the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre in Kelowna, B.C. But the city says it will remain open and will be funded for the "foreseeable future."

  Canada

  Apr 13