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Kelowna businesses see economic boost as BC Summer Games draw thousandsThe games, last hosted in Kelowna 18 years ago, welcomed approximately 2,600 athletes from across British Columbia.CanadaJul 27
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Wildfires near Clinton, B.C. merge, stretching nearly 670 square kilometresAn update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area.CanadaJul 26
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Argos snap losing skid with 26-12 win over LionsQuarterback Nick Arbuckle made it look easy.SportsJul 25
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Kelowna business hit hard amid an increase in dumpster firesSecurity photos from numerous local businesses show recycling and garbage bins ravaged by fire, tagged with graffiti and their secured lids busted.CanadaApr 30
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Prospera Place urged to pull the plug on controversial comedian coming to Kelowna'If you look up any of the clips on YouTube, it only takes a second for him to get into trashing immigrants, Indigenous people, women, trans folks, queer folks.'CanadaMar 18
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Halloween enthusiasts warned fireworks illegal in many Okanagan cities, including KelownaJohnson said burning and fireworks complaints are common on Halloween but he added that the fire activity isn't only illegal--it's also dangerous.CanadaOct 29, 2025
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Booze strike means no alcohol at some BC Liquor stores. Here are the alternativesDozens of BC Liquor Stores are closed due to the ongoing strike by B.C. General Employees Union workers. While some remain open, there are also other alternatives.CanadaSep 29, 2025
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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing themA Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.InvestigationsJul 2, 2025
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West Kelowna fire chief reminds residents to FireSmart homesWith the West Kelowna Fire Department set for duty, they are asking the public to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.May 28, 2025
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Bryan Adams announces ‘biggest tour in years’ with 40-date run in North AmericaCanadian rocker Bryan Adams is set to embark on his 'biggest tour in years' with a 40-date arena run North America as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.EntertainmentApr 23, 2025
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Stop-work order issued by WorkSafeBC for Penticton waste siteWorkSafeBC said in its stop-work order that the 'refuse site may be cross-contaminated with asbestos-containing materials.'EnvironmentJul 1, 2020
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West Kelowna family hopeful U.S. surgery will help 3-year-old son with cerebral palsy walk freelyBen Weller was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old. Now, his family is hoping to give him a shot at a life they once didn't think was possible.CanadaDec 23, 2018
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Kelowna’s Malindi Elmore returns to competition as marathoner after lengthy break“I left the race feeling there was a lot more in the tank, and it was a really positive experience and I had really enjoyed it.”SportsJul 16, 2019
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No open burning in KelownaKelowna’s fire department is reminding people that campfires and outdoor wood burning appliances, including wood-fueled fire pits, are not permitted within city limits.CanadaMay 28, 2018
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Smoke from Washington, Similkameen, Okanagan blanketing Southern InteriorWildfires burning in Washington state plus the Similkameen and Okanagan have created smoky skies from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm.Aug 8, 2018
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Here are the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crashCaptain Logan Schatz, head coach Darcy Haugan and radio announcer Tyler Bieber are among the 15 confirmed dead after the crash involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus and a tractor-trailer.CanadaApr 7, 2018
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Okanagan College campus life expected to get much livelier with new student housingThe number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.CanadaMar 27, 2024
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Frustration mounting over crime wave in North Okanagan town"We can say that it's a wonderful idea to lay a beating on him. And you know what, honestly, it's probably not a bad idea. But at the end of the day it's not going to benefit you," Enderby mayor Greg McCune said.CrimeDec 4, 2018
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Penticton Vees tame WK WarriorsThe Penticton Vees (14-7-1-2) scored three times in the opening 7:33 en route to a 7-4 win over the West Kelowna Warriors (15-9-0-1) Wednesday night.SportsNov 15, 2018
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Night no longer offering firefighting reprieve, Canadian study showsThe availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire behaviour and growth at night, a new Canadian study found.CanadaMar 13, 2024