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Memorial for Kelowna crane collapse victims to be built this yearThe City of Kelowna and Mission Group have committed to providing $150,000 to the RISE Memorial Foundation to ensure construction of the memorial can get underway this year.CanadaJul 11
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City of Kelowna warns about ticket resellers at community theatreThe City of Kelowna is warning people attending shows at the community theatre to be cautious when purchasing tickets and to avoid third-party resellers.EntertainmentMay 14
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UBC Properties, City of Kelowna sued over effects of tower constructionA recently filed lawsuit is taking aim at just about everyone involved with the construction and design of UBC Okanagan's downtown tower.CanadaMay 13
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Kelowna city manager earned $100K more than B.C. premier in 2023Kelowna’s city manager made more than $338,000 last year.MoneyJun 25
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Unused 50-year-old burial plots may be reclaimed by City of KelownaReclamation is standard practice for cemeteries all over the world. In B.C., this practice is regulated by the Cremation, Interment, and Funeral Services Act.CanadaMay 7
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Kelowna releases draft water-use plan, calls for public education on water useOfficials in Kelowna say watering lawns and gardens is making the city one of the biggest water-users in Canada. The city is now seeking input on a water-use plan.EnvironmentJun 21
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Okanagan Dream Rally arrives in downtown Kelowna on SaturdayThis year’s Okanagan Dream Rally will see children and youth in need acting as co-pilots for owners of supercars and luxury vehicles on a short day trip to Peachland and back.CanadaJul 24
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Bernard Avenue apartment fire on Friday was fatal: Kelowna RCMPOn Saturday, Kelowna RCMP said a 42-year-old woman lost her life as a result of the fire on Friday afternoon.CanadaJul 13
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Controversial West Kelowna hygiene centre for homeless population abandonedWest Kelowna city council put plans for a new hygiene centre on hold last month amid concerns being raised about the potential impact to the community.CanadaJul 8
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Fire engulfs empty building in Kelowna; firefighters battling flamesEmergency Services in Kelowna, B.C., have treated several people at the site of an active fire in an empty building. Flames from the blaze can be seen from points across the city.FireJul 8
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Kelowna to close Knox Mountain Drive for annual wildfire concernsThe city says no vehicle traffic will be allowed until conditions improve, though people will still be able to access the park’s first lookout by foot or bike.CanadaJul 11
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City of Vernon to implement fire ban on WednesdayThe City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’CanadaJul 9
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Do summer fireworks have a dim future in the Okanagan?Fireworks shows in the Okanagan are losing their allure due to wildfire risks. Many cities are opting for drone shows, but Kelowna is, for now, standing by the big bang.CanadaJun 28
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$12K offered to displaced residents of Kelowna supportive housing buildingDisplaced residents of Kelowna's ill-fated social housing building Hadgraft Wilson Place are being offered financial compensation to help them with their plight.CanadaJul 3
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Investigation continues into Kelowna fire; neighbour says building was a ‘tinderbox’The fire happened Monday in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood, as an old farm building on Casorso Road went up in flames around noon.CanadaJul 9
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Kelowna gets OK to take over Glenmore-Ellison water districtThe Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District serves around 23,000 people and has a serviceable area of around 9,100 acres.CanadaJun 21
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‘Seconds to get out’: Kelowna man who escaped burning building recounts incidentMicheal Praught and his dog narrowly escaped serious injury while fleeing a burning building in Kelowna last Monday.FireJul 16
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History buffs get rare peek into home of 2 B.C. premiers now up for grabsWhile it's been home to an exclusive list of historical figures, this week the guest list at Kelowna's Bennett House widened when the heritage society to held an open house.CanadaJun 26
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Annual street closure ahead in Kelowna for Canada Day celebrationsThe festivities will start in Waterfront Park at 11 a.m., and conclude 11 hours later with a fireworks show that starts at 10 p.m.CanadaJun 27
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Brother of Kelowna crane collapse victim petitions for safetyLayne Vilness hopes his petition sparks a fire in getting his recommendations being implemented in the tower crane industry across B.C.CanadaJul 13