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• Warming tent part of Kelowna’s Extreme Weather Plan to keep unsheltered population warm

  The measures will be activated based on the severity of the weather conditions, with three levels designed to offer increasing levels of support.

  Canada

  Dec 4
• Three major events projected to bring millions to Kelowna by 2026

  Over 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.

  Canada

  Nov 28
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• City of West Kelowna to spend $2.5M on upgrades to Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant

  During a meeting Tuesday, council voted to accelerate a $2.5 million budget to upgrade a failing aerator system in the Rose Valley Reservoir.

  Canada

  Nov 27
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• Early season snowfall triggers avalanche concerns in the Okanagan

  The early season snowfall is creating conditions that are way ahead of schedule for some Okanagan ski resorts like Big White, where the base is 111 centimetres.

  Canada

  Nov 25
• Tools with sentimental value allegedly stolen from Okanagan farrier

  Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.

  Canada

  Nov 21
• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 19
• Okanagan College instructors are bracing for job cuts

  The college saw a 50 per cent decrease in international students this fall as a result of the changes and it's anticipating a further drop of 70 per cent come January.

  Canada

  Nov 19
• Many British Columbians feeling priced out of housing market

  A Habitat for Humanity Canada survey revealed four in five Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury, with British Columbians feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.

  Canada

  Nov 15
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• Demand for Kelowna food bank rises 30% over last year

  Demand for the Central Okanagan Food Bank has gone up 30 per cent over last year, serving more than 12,000 people each month.

  Canada

  Nov 14
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• Kelowna, B.C. farm sees record harvest with close to 44,000 kg of produce

  Helen's Acres is a working farm, run by a small group of paid employees who lead an coordinate community volunteers from spring to fall.

  Canada

  Nov 8
• ‘It’s a piece of history’: Antique wagon stolen from Westbank Museum

  When staff walked into work Monday morning, they noticed their antique luggage cart was missing.

  Canada

  Nov 7
• Home, vehicle thefts prompt warning to Okanagan homeowners, drivers to lock doors

  Kelowna resident Erica Krauseneck watched in real-time as a woman was caught by her neighbour allegedly snooping around her home.

  Canada

  Nov 5
• 100-year-old Vernon woman discharged from hospital late at night, family was not notified

  Her daughter Carole Fawcett got a call from a nurse around 9 p.m. that evening telling her they were discharging Russell and given her age, Fawcett had concerns.

  Canada

  Nov 5
• Historic lawsuit filed with B.C. Supreme Court alleging abuse at Vernon, B.C. school

  After 60 years, Syilx Okanagan woman Laurie Wilson is taking her story of alleged abuse to B.C.'s highest court.

  Canada

  Oct 31
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• Package stolen within 30-minutes of delivery by alleged Kelowna porch pirate

  The alleged thief pulled up to the home Saturday evening on an e-scooter wearing snow pants, a ski jacket, and a motorbike helmet.

  Canada

  Oct 21
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• Kelowna wheelchair user raises concerns over BC Transit treatment

  For the last year Kelowna resident, Randy Millis has been reliant on his wheelchair, getting him where he needs to go including the bus stop.

  Canada

  Oct 14
• 18-year-old woman injured in Kelowna hit-and-run

  "Upon arrival, police located a Dodge Ram pickup truck with front end damage and a white Jeep Cherokee with driver side damage," said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

  Canada

  Oct 9
• 3 youths arrested in swarming attack of Kelowna, B.C. girl filmed by bystanders

  The victim's father spoke to Global News on Tuesday about the incident, saying that he wants answers and he doesn't want this brushed under the rug.

  Crime

  Oct 2
• Dad of teen swarmed in Kelowna park says videotaped attack was ‘premeditated’

  The father of a 13-year-old girl who was swarmed in a Kelowna park over the weekend is speaking out about the attack on his daughter and demanding answers.

  Crime

  Oct 1
• Conservation officers euthanize sow, 2 cubs in West Kelowna, B.C.

  COS said it received multiple reports over several weeks of the bears lingering in a residential neighbourhood, including daytime sightings near schools and bus stop.

  Canada

  Sep 30
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• Restaurants brace for possible B.C. wine shortage

  The effects of low wine supply are expected to trickle down into the restaurant industry, leading to fewer Okanagan bottles on the menu.

  Economy

  Sep 25
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• Individuals accused of 2021 homicide appear in Penticton court

  Savage was found critically injured on a track near Penticton Secondary School in September 2021. He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

  Canada

  Sep 24
• Staffing issues continue to plague Interior Health emergency rooms

  In September, emergency departments at Interior Health hospitals closed about 10 times, three just over the weekend.

  Health

  Sep 23
• ‘Brown, stinky water’ still plagues West Kelowna residents

  Residents of West Kelowna, B.C., say foul-smelling, discoloured and bad-tasting water has been flowing through their taps since a new water treatment plant began operating.

  Canada

  Sep 22
• Kelowna woman recovering in ICU after being struck by vehicle

  Shortly after leaving for her lunch break at a Kelowna daycare last Thursday, Danica Guinto was struck by a pick-up truck at the intersection at Burtch Road and Highway 97.

  Canada

  Sep 16