Kelowna business owner disappointed with look of new homeless housing units
Abhinav Kanti says he fears that the new housing units for those experiencing homelessness will not only have a negative impact on nearby businesses like his, but also on tourism.
Features
Feb 22
Heroes’ welcome as firefighters, support crews thanked for battling McDougall Creek wildfire
Volunteers, local businesses and organizations spent months planning Saturday morning's celebration at Memorial Park in West Kelowna.
Canada
Apr 27
Drugs, gang paraphernalia seized in West Kelowna bust: RCMP
Prescription morphine was also discovered and it's been confirmed through further investigation that it was not diverted from safer supply drugs.
Crime
Apr 8
BC Transit takes cue from ride-share apps, launches on-demand services in Kelowna
As promised this time last year, BC Transit is bringing 'on-demand' bus service to Kelowna's Crawford neighbourhood. The service will be launched at the end of this month.
Canada
Apr 18
Kelowna RCMP confirm puppy buried in park was stillborn or already deceased
Kelowna RCMP are dispelling any misinformation that may have come from the Loseth Park issue.
Canada
Apr 5
One person found injured at Queensway bus loop in Kelowna
First arriving officers located an individual with undisclosed injuries near the intersection of Pandosy Street. As a result of their injury, the person was taken to hospital.
Crime
Mar 17
Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Awards in 2025
According to the CCMA, this will be the third time Country Music Week will be hosted in B.C., but the first time in the Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 16
Okanagan residents asked to turn attention to emergency preparedness
Okanagan residents are being asked to turn their attention to their emergency preparedness plans this week, with the season for wildfire and extreme weather just around the corner.
Canada
May 6
Unused 50-year-old burial plots may be reclaimed by City of Kelowna
Reclamation is standard practice for cemeteries all over the world. In B.C., this practice is regulated by the Cremation, Interment, and Funeral Services Act.
Canada
May 7
Rethink cedars, says Kelowna Fire Department after hedge blaze
The fire destroyed a neighbouring garage as well as a vehicle on an adjacent property.
Canada
May 1
North End neighbourhood in Kelowna 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
3 hours
Banana python reunited with its owner; youth thieves ‘remorseful’: RCMP
Three young people were arrested in connection with the theft of a banana python, and police say they're contrite about their regrettable choices.
Crime
Apr 17
Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
Junior hockey: Rockets shutout by Cougars, Bucks stave off elimination against Warriors
The Kelowna Rockets were shutout by the Prince George Cougars in Game 1 of their second round series, while Cranbrook has forced a sixth game against West Kelowna.
Sports
Apr 13
Pacific Coastal Airlines announces Kelowna-Comox route
Starting June 25, the airline said it will make the flight between Kelowna and Comox available between Sunday and Friday. It will be on a Beechcraft 1900.
Canada
Apr 15
Okanagan rehab centre for owls, raptors hosting annual open house
Fourteen cuddling owlets are a few of the tenants over at the SORCO Raptor Rehab Centre in Oliver, B.C.
Lifestyle
May 3
Lone Kelowna councillor objects to 4.7 per cent tax increase
Kelowna city council approved a 4.7 per cent tax hike Monday, despite an attempt by one councillor to get his peers to slow the tax roll.
Canada
May 7
Kelowna RCMP confirm homicide after family member says brother was fatally shot
According to Jacqueline Kofoed in Kelowna, her brother Jeremy was fatally shot after an argument at Adventure Trucks on Adams Road. Police have confirmed two bodies were found.
Crime
Mar 30
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
We met a man this week who has lived for more than 30 years in Stanley Park. Christenson Bailey has made himself a home among the trees but now he is looking at a new future.
Trending
Apr 19
Rally held in Kelowna for Childhood Connections centre
A rally was held Saturday with hopes of sending a message of just how crucial the business is to local families.
Canada
Apr 6
