Fire damages home in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood
Police and fire crews remained on the scene of a house fire in Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood Sunday afternoon. Significant damage is visible from the street.
Fire
May 12
Kelowna’s Strongest Competition pushes the limit for B.C. athletes
Every year the competition is held, more and more people sign up to push their bodies to the limit. This year 80 people signed up.
Lifestyle
May 18
Casorso underpass along Kelowna’s Mission Creek Greenway closed
Regional parks staff continue to monitor creek levels along the Mission Creek Greenway and Scenic Canyon regional park recreational corridor.
Canada
May 13
SUV crashes into Kelowna bakery
The crash happened Tuesday just before noon at Cobs Bread bakery, located along the 1800 block of Spall Road.
Canada
May 21
Kelowna developing plan for safer transportation, wants public input
The city is asking residents to participate in an online survey or attend a public information session later this month.
Traffic
May 22
West Kelowna’s new city hall set to welcome public in need of administrative services
West Kelowna’s new $22.8 million city hall building will open to the public in need of administrative services starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.
Canada
May 17
Memorial for Kelowna crane collapse nears fundraising goal
A concert in Kelowna, B.C., Sunday night raised nearly $20,000 toward building a memorial to the five men who died when a crane collapsed at a construction site in 2021.
Canada
May 20
Kelowna to allow alcohol on more local beaches
The city says that effective immediately, the number of parks where having a drink is acceptable has grown to eight from last year's three.
Canada
May 15
Young bear tranquillized near downtown Kelowna will be relocated
The black bear, which will be ear-tagged, is estimated to be four to five years old, with a weight of 250 pounds.
Canada
May 17
Police officer assaulted on bus while making arrest: Kelowna RCMP
‘As an officer attempted to arrest one of the individuals, she was assaulted and suffered minor injuries,’ Kelowna RCMP say.
Crime
9 hours
Kelowna to look into FortisBC tree-trimming practices
‘I was quite excited when I opened up that email,’ said Giulio Di Palma. ‘It was from the city, the mayor and council and he’s very supportive of our issue that we have.’
Canada
May 23
First phase of years-long construction project underway at Kelowna airport
The construction is expected to have an impact on passengers as the busiest travel months of the year approach.
Canada
May 23
Family unharmed in Kelowna house fire
The fire was quickly knocked down by the first arriving crews, but the interior and exterior of the attached garage sustained damage in the blaze.
Fire
May 17
Highway 33 through Kelowna brought to a standstill following motorcycle crash
Multiple emergency vehicles were at the scene of what appeared to be a single-vehicle crash on Highway 33 in Kelowna. Paramedics were at the scene for a long time.
Traffic
May 20
Displaced residents of Kelowna’s Hadgraft Wilson Place face another moving day
The 84 residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place were forced out April 1, when cracks in the building’s foundation prompted an evacuation.
Canada
May 6
Bernard Avenue in Kelowna set to open for pedestrian traffic
Starting Friday, May 17, Bernard Avenue, between Abbott and Water Street, will become an open pedestrian corridor until Sept. 5 when it goes back to normal.
Canada
May 13
More transitional housing now complete for people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna
The new location will provide 60 homes to people experiencing homeless who are 55 and over and people with physical disabilities.
Canada
May 14
Motorcycle crash on holiday Monday claimed life of rider: Kelowna RCMP
Police say the single-vehicle incident happened on Highway, just west of Pyman Road, at around 11 a.m.
Traffic
May 21
Competing car shows in West Kelowna, Peachland each deemed successful
In West Kelowna, the World of Wheels show attracted between 150 and 200 vehicles, while the Peachland Classic Car Show showcased more than 250 vehicles.
Canada
May 19
Kelowna neighbourhood to host community day
The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also doubles as a fundraiser for JoeAnna's House.
Canada
May 10