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Speeding driver bounces off medians on Kelowna bridge, crashes and survivesBC Highway Patrol teams across the Okanagan will continue to coordinate regular speed enforcement across highways to save lives and reduce injuries, police say.CrimeJul 12
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Kelowna jet-skier fined after getting caught leaving tuber in their wakeThe person on the tube fell off unbeknownst to the driver, who continued for about 500 metres before realizing and turning around, RCMP said.CanadaJul 15
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Crane climber arrested after incident closes down Kelowna street: RCMPPolice and ambulance crews managed to get the man down safely from the crane at approximately 11:45 p.m. Police say he was then arrested for break and enter and mischief.CrimeJul 4
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Brazen baseball bat attack lands Kelowna man 601 days more in prisonThis high-profile assault followed another incident from New Year's Day 2010, when Young was accused of running over and dragging a man named Joel Reimer to his death.CrimeJul 15
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Another delay in sentencing of prolific B.C. COVID-protocol protesterDavid Lindsay was set to be sentenced Wednesday for assault relating to an Aug. 19, 2021 incident at a Kelowna Interior Health building, but he didn't show up.CrimeJul 10
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Kelowna’s Malindi Elmore headed to 3rd Summer Olympics‘I’m super excited to be going to the Olympics for my third time. I didn’t really expect I would be at this point now and I can’t wait,’ said Malindi Elmore.SportsJul 10
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Petition in Kelowna requesting ‘wet’ support facility change to a ‘dry’ buildingLocated near Orchard Plaza, Stephen Village is a wet facility, where occupants can use alcohol or drugs in their residences, unlike a dry facility.CanadaJul 6
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Kelowna to offer direct flights to Los AngelesAs of Dec. 19, 2024, Alaska Airlines will offer direct flights from YLW to LAX. 'This new direct destination will provide benefits to our entire community,' said Kelowna's mayor.CanadaJul 14
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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 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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15 arrested in Kelowna for being drunk in public on Canada Day: RCMPIn what police are describing as a 'very successful' Canada Day celebration, there were 170 files opened for issues including drinking and driving and causing a disturbance.CrimeJul 3
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Kelowna equipped with ‘game changer’ of a firefighting toolThe trailer is equipped with hundreds of sprinkler heads on one side, a variety of different adapters, and thousands of feet of hose.FireJul 11
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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
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Impact of WestJet strike hits passengers at Kelowna International AirportOver 407 WestJet flight have been cancelled within a six-day period and the mechanics strike is affecting travel in the Kelowna International Airport.CanadaJun 30
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Annual milk report finds cost higher in Kelowna than Lower Mainland, PrairiesThe annual Canadian Fluid Milk Report says the average price for four litres of two per cent milk increased three per cent since its last study in March 2023.CanadaJul 4
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Kelowna firefighters douse small blaze inside second-floor unitAccording to the Kelowna Fire Department, a small fire was discovered in a second-floor unit on Friday during noon, but was quickly extinguished.CanadaJul 12
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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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Downtown Kelowna Association hopes large Canada Day crowds return for rest of summerThe Downtown Kelowna Association says it was pleased to see large crowds during the weekend, and is hopeful other events this summer will see a repeat.CanadaJul 3
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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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Police from all parts of B.C. head to Kelowna for Canada DayPolicing numbers will also be bolstered with specialized units from the Lower Mainland and additional BC Highway Patrol officers looking after highways.CrimeJun 27