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It’s been a lifeline for families in need for more than two decades, but the Tiny Tim toy drive is being discontinued. The event supported those in need through the Salvation Army’s Christmas programs. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the announcement has sent shockwaves through the community.

As we march closer to Remembrance Day, a field of crosses have been erected in Kelowna’s City Park next to the cenotaph, to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Sydney Morton takes us to the opening ceremony.

A Kelowna woman was hurt when she was charged by a buck while she was out running with her dog. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

After a 13-year career with Ballet Kelowna, senior dancer Desiree Bortolussi is set to perform her final professional pirouette. Okanagan residents will have two more chances to say goodbye before she moves on to the next phase of her career — one that will keep her connected to the local dance community. Community reporter Sydney...

Kelowna city council is changing its code of conduct policy in hopes of limiting texts during meetings. The mayor proposed banning personal electronic devices in council chambers but councilors voted it down. Victoria Femia has more.

As the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation kicks off its annual Festival of Trees fundraising campaign, families who have needed the hospital’s services say the beautifully decorated trees carry more meaning. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Kelowna RCMP seized drugs, cash and weapons during an operation targeting the drug trade in the city’s downtown. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Helen’s Acres farm in Kelowna is celebrating a record harvest, and a huge amount of food will be distributed by several Okanagan food banks and other charities. Victoria Femia reports.

People living in a Kelowna neighbourhood want more warning signs put up about aggressive deer in the area after a buck attacked a jogger. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

A Kelowna restaurant is shutting its doors after more than two decades in business. The owner of Fixx Cafe and Pasta Bar blames it on several things all coming to a boiling point. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

A Kelowna woman with a tragic story is speaking out about the lack of affordable addiction treatment centres in the Okanagan area. She says the government-funded options are hard to get into and the others are priced out of reach for most. Victoria Femia has more.

Kelowna Gospel Mission’s food truck is keeping busy, feeding construction workers at a project across the street from the homeless shelter. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, everyone involved is benefitting.

Judicial recounts in three B.C. ridings have been completed, with none of the ridings changing hands, and the BC NDP still forming a razor-thin majority government. Aaron McArthur reports.

It was a big day for the Central Okanagan Heritage Society on Tuesday as it received the keys to a Kelowna home with significant historical value.

The owner of a Kelowna fast food restaurant is coming forward saying enough is enough. He says his restaurant has seen a number of unsafe incidents recently and he’s now paying out-of-pocket to make sure staff are safe while at work. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

A UBC Okanagan student is combining their love for art and the outdoors. They use sticks and other natural materials to build art sculptures. Sydney Morton has more.

Combining horror, humour and a sound track. It’s what the cast of Evil Dead the Musical in Kelowna has been rehearsing for. Sydney Morton takes us behind the scenes of the play that splatters the audience with laughs and fake blood.

A musical hitting the stage at Okanagan College has strong local roots. “Society for the Prevention of Rock and Roll” is an original production and a Kelowna-based rock and roll show. Sydney Morton has more.

A Kelowna man is raising concerns about the location of his polling station. Regan Fletcher feels the area was unsafe and may have discouraged some people from casting a ballot. Victoria Femia has the story.

The owner of a Kelowna baby store says he believes recent vandalism to his store is retaliation for trying to keep people away from his storefront at night. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the damage is now in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.