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
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
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
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
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
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
Revamp of downtown Kelowna historic building takes new, smaller shape
The Mark Anthony Group purchased the old Kelowna Courier Building on Water Street and four years knocked down everything but the brick facade.
Canada
3 hours
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
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
Police seek help in Kelowna stranger sexual assault investigation
Police are asking the public if they were in the area during the evening of May 11 and recognize this individual to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300
Crime
May 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
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
Kelowna woman ordered to pay $1M in restitution for defrauding employer
A Kelowna woman was sent to prison Wednesday and ordered to pay $1 million for defrauding her employer, according ot the BC Prosecution Service.
Crime
May 16
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
Kelowna Mission MLA Renee Merrifield won’t run again
Kelowna Mission MLA Renee Merrifield is stepping down, opening up a historically reliable seat for the BC United Party ahead of this year's provincial election.
Canada
May 16
With May long weekend nearing, Kelowna RCMP issue safe-driving reminder
'During the May long weekend, we typically see an influx in vehicle traffic and road related incidents,' said Sgt. Colby Attlesey.
Canada
May 14
‘Taxpayers’ hard-earned money’: Kelowna city councillor opts out of pay raise
City clerk Laura Bentley said Tuesday that Ron Cannan alone chose not to receive the pay increase that would have raised his salary from $43,000 to $58,000.
Canada
May 14
