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Official opening of West Kelowna City HallSaturday was the official grand opening of the new and improved city hall building, but as Victoria Femia reports, its offering a lot more than just a place for city staff to work, its a place for the community.Jun 29
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Kelowna equipped with ‘game changer’ of a firefighting toolThe City of Kelowna has a new tool to help protect homes during wildfires and officials say it’s “a game changer.”CanadaJul 11
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Concerns over lack of tree protectionThe City of Kelowna recently released its Urban Forest Strategies draft report. As Ben Low-On reports, one advocacy group is nervous this strategy is neglecting vulnerable trees on private properties.EnvironmentJun 26
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Global Okanagan News at 5: June 25, 2024Statement of financial information released by the City of Kelowna revealed the city manager earns a significantly higher salary than B.C.’s premier. Okanagan Lake deemed the deadliest lake in the province. A rare look inside the home of two B.C. premiers.Jun 25
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City Manager earns $100,000 more than PremierThe City of Kelowna has released its statement of financial information from last year and it reveals that the city manager is making $100,000 more than this province’s premier. A watchdog group says the increase is shocking and inappropriate. Taya Fast reports.Jun 25
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Thousands attend Kelowna ComiConThousands of costume-clad fans descended on the city of Kelowna for the annual ComiCon festival Sydney Morton brings us the highlights from day two of the festivitiesLifestyleJun 23
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Kelowna mayor on 2026 Memorial Cup BidThe City of Kelowna and Kelowna Rockets have put in a bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup, an event that the city cancelled during the pandemic. Global’s Travis Lowe speaks with Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas on the buzz the event will bring to the city.SportsJun 13
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Kelowna Rockets GM on 2026 Memorial Cup BidThe City of Kelowna and Kelowna Rockets have put in a bid for the 2026 Memorial Cup, an event that the city cancelled during the pandemic. Travis Lowe speaks with Kelowna Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton on the competition for the bid and the team’s potential success.SportsJun 13
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 15, 2024A change in the weather could help dampen wildfires burning near Fort Nelson, Penticton’s mobile consumption site will no longer be running, and the City of Kelowna could change its noise bylaw.May 15
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West Kelowna says water is safe despite discolourationThe City of West Kelowna is assuring residents on the Rose Valley reservoir that their water is perfectly safe despite it being discoloured.CanadaJul 27
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 29, 2024A strike led by Westjet mechanics caused a list of cancellations at Kelowna International Airport. The City of West Kelowna officially opened its new city hall building. Multiculturalism Day was celebrated in West Kelowna.Jun 29
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B.C. Canada Day celebrationsMusic, food and great weather helped bring out large crowds for Canada’s 157th birthday on Monday. While there were no fireworks in Vancouver, that was not the case in cities such as Kelowna, Coquitlam and Surrey. Julia Foy has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 2
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Global Okanagan News: June 23, 2024Officials in Sicamous are asking for a meeting with the Ministry of Public Safety after the second homicide this year, a Hindu festival is held in Kelowna’s City Park, and ComiCon comes to Kelowna.Jun 23
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Long awaited announcement made about Cottonwoods Extended Care home in KelownaIt is nearly five decades old and now–after many years of talk–news tonight that the aging Cottonwoods Extended Care Home in Kelowna will be rebuilt. That announcement made today by B.C.’s health minister who also took the opportunity to update construction on another long-term care project in the city as that one nears completion. Klaudia...Jun 28
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Global Okanagan News at 5: June 20, 2024West Kelowna city council has put plans for a hygiene centre on hold, a Kelowna neighbourhood is attracting new businesses, and the Okanagan has a new tool to fight milfoil.Jun 20
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 16, 2024Kelowna hosts a Canadian Premiere League soccer game, SilverStar opens its bike park for a bonus weekend, and the Fathers Day Car show fills up Kelowna’s City Park.Jun 16
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Visually impaired concerns with bike lanesConcerns have been raised to Kelowna city council about the use of floating bus stops with bike lanes, where buses pull in between bike lanes and roadways to pick up and drop off passengers. Some visually impaired residents say crossing bike lanes to access buses are proving dangerous. With more we bring in Tommy Leung...Global News Morning BCJun 23
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Concerns being raised about hygiene centreWest Kelowna city council has put plans for a new hygiene centre on hold as concerns are being raised about the potential impact to the community. The proposed location is surrounded by schools, playgrounds and businesses which some councilors say is not the right spot. Taya Fast reports.Jun 20
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Kelowna neighbourhood gets more amenities as the area experiences a home construction boom.It’s a Kelowna neighbourhood that has changed dramatically over the years…what was once a bare hillside…now dotted with homes. The Ponds in the Upper Mission has been growing at a rapid pace–so much so–it’s now attracted some big retail names with more on the way. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the city says the additional...Jun 20
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Teigen Gayse on whether she’s a city slicker or a country girlWe catch up with Kelowna’s own Teigen Gayse, who’s gearing up for a busy summer of festival dates across the country. From co-hosting the CMA Ontario Awards to her latest single, “Better Mistake,” Teigen shares her experiences and hints at new music on the horizon. Plus, get ready for some fun as we play ‘TMS...The Morning ShowJun 4