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The event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.

Kelowna's Gospel Mission laid on a sumptuous Easter dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes and more on Saturday afternoon to help members of the community in need.

Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.

The reduction in meals from three to two lasted an entire year with dinner service only being reinstated this month, thanks to a pair of significant donations.

Paula Quinn is sharing her story and how her journey from England to Canada set her on the path to becoming executive director of the KF Centre for Excellence.

Women are raising their voices to inspire one another ahead of International Women's Day.

With -20 C nights in the offing, staff at Kelowna's Gospel Mission are mobilizing to ensure nobody is left out in the cold. 

The mayor delivered his annual state of the city speech on Thursday before a crowd of 300 people.

Of all those lives lost from Jan. 1 to Jan. 16, 12 were from the Interior Health region, the coroners service said. It's unclear how many of these deaths were in the Okanagan.

The overnight low temperature for Kelowna from Thursday to Monday is predicted to range from -17 C to -25 C, with the coldest night expected on Friday.

With the holidays being a tough time for many, the outreach team is trying to boost the spirits of those who might be celebrating alone.

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, has put together a wildfire response team to handle inquiries during this trying time.

B.C. Interior regions are under heat warnings for Friday, including the North Thompson, South Thompson, Okanagan, South Fraser Canyon and Boundary regions.

Most at risk are adults over the age of 60, people who live alone, those with substance use disorders and those who are marginally housed, Interior Health said.

The new warning system was developed after the deadly heat dome of 2021, which claimed about 600 lives across B.C.

During a heat warning, Interior Health advises residents to drink plenty of water, be aware of signs of overheating including dizziness or feeling unwell, and wear sunscreen.

A tweet by federal politician Pierre Poilievre included a video taken along the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna, featuring scores of homeless people living in tents.

Rempel added that what's also very troubling is how many people are falling into homelessness for the very first time due to the economic climate.

The 12th annual Strides Kelowna event will be held Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

"We've got a lot of people who are pretty cold. You can see they're hurt, they're sick and they're scared," said Carmen Rempel, executive director of the Kelowna's Gospel Mission.