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Three major events projected to bring millions to Kelowna by 2026Over 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.CanadaNov 28, 2024
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Religious Christmas sign removed from Kelowna nativity sceneFor years a nativity scene has been set up at Kelowna's Kerry Park but, this year there has been some backlash to a sign that read "Keep the Christ in Christmas."PoliticsDec 12, 2024
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City of West Kelowna to spend $2.5M on upgrades to Rose Valley Water Treatment PlantDuring a meeting Tuesday, council voted to accelerate a $2.5 million budget to upgrade a failing aerator system in the Rose Valley Reservoir.CanadaNov 27, 2024
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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.CanadaNov 19, 2024
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Warming tent part of Kelowna’s Extreme Weather Plan to keep unsheltered population warmThe measures will be activated based on the severity of the weather conditions, with three levels designed to offer increasing levels of support.CanadaDec 4, 2024
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Kelowna creating plan to prioritize civic facility upgradesThe strategic facilities plan will make it easier for council to prioritize projects and their urgency and consider what services may all go under one roof.CanadaDec 3, 2024
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RCMP target open-air drug market to improve safety in Kelowna’s downtown coreThe operation targeted the open-air drug market and netted what police call a "significant" amount of drugs, potentially totalling thousands of lethal doses.CrimeNov 14, 2024
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Concerns mount over pediatrician shortage at Kelowna hospital ahead of flu seasonAccording to the B.C. College of physicians and surgeons, there are 24 pediatricians registered in the City of Kelowna, however, only six of them work at the hospital.CanadaSep 24, 2024
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Kelowna BC Conservative MLA’s Christmas comments spark backlashThe new Conservative MLA for Kelowna-Centre is receiving some backlash following one of her first public statements since the Oct. 19 election.PoliticsDec 16, 2024
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Thousands participate in Polar Bear Swims around B.C.The New Year's Polar Bear Plunge in White Rock, B.C., drew a crowd estimated at between 2,000 and 3,000 people. This year marked the 55th anniversary of the event.LifestyleJan 1
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Kelowna business owner spending thousands of dollars on security amid safety concernsJason Bell is one of a growing number of Kelowna business owners fed up with vandalism, loitering and violence impacting his business.CanadaOct 22, 2024
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Surge of pedestrian crashes has Kelowna RCMP warning people to be carefulThis past Monday evening, a woman was struck and killed in the 3600-block of Highway 97 near Reid's corner in Kelowna.CanadaDec 18, 2024
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Weekend parade to help bring youth treatment centre to KelownaThe $8-million youth treatment and recovery facility is a project spearheaded by the Bridge Youth and Family Services organization, and hopes to accommodate up to 40 youth.CanadaDec 10, 2024
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3 in 10 residential property buyers in N.S. were investors in 2018-2020: StatsCanNova Scotia had the highest volume of investor buyers of residential property in that time, with an average of 28.2 per cent.CanadaDec 7, 2024
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Central Okanagan Food Bank sees huge increase in Christmas hamper demandWith demand up 30 per cent over last year, the organization and its many volunteers are preparing to hand out an unprecedented amount of hampers this holiday season.CanadaDec 6, 2024
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Guelph, Ont., ranked among top Canadian cities for extramarital affairsAshley Madison lists Guelph, Ont., in the sixth position of its new ranking of top 20 Canadian cities for winter affairs. Barrie, Ont., ranked first.CanadaNov 24, 2024
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Grassroots group brightens holidays for Ukrainian families in B.C.’s OkanaganThis year, the toy drive will support nearly 200 Ukrainian children in the Central Okanagan.WorldNov 20, 2024
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WestJet announces summer schedule, Edmonton to see 23% seat capacity increaseIn terms of the airline's total seat capacity, WestJet says Edmonton will see a 23 per cent increase.ConsumerNov 18, 2024
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Okanagan restaurants continue closing amid tough economic climateThe economic climate has been tough, especially for independent restaurants, which are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaNov 8, 2024
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FireSmart initiative at Vernon strata complex the city’s largest undertaken at one timeThe strata is working with the city and fire department to reduce fuel risks after two hedge fires earlier this year, one large one that came perilously close to homes.CanadaNov 1, 2024