ATV-riding safety officers head to Kelowna’s rail trail
The ATVs will be ridden by community safety unit members, who will bring their specialized training to areas that are difficult to access by traditional police vehicles.
Crime
Apr 15
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake scheduled earlier due to wildfire concerns
The Rock the Lake Festival is now scheduled for July 12 to 14 after initially being scheduled for August, event organizers announced on Thursday.
Entertainment
Apr 11
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
Artificial intelligence roots out sloppy recyclers in Central Okanagan
The findings also showed that 6.7 per cent of households are considered “repeat offenders,” and are responsible for a third of the recycling contamination.
Canada
Apr 5
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
Kelowna, B.C. trailer fire spreads to vehicles, boat in Glenmore neighbourhood
Fire crews were called to a property in Kelowna's Glenmore neighborhood Monday morning, to douse a fire that engulfed at least one trailer.
Fire
Apr 8
West Kelowna council sets tax rate increase at 6.85%
The city’s assessment growth of 1.5 per cent last year resulted in additional revenue of $623,455, which was used to reduce the tax burden.
Canada
Apr 10
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission challenges community to get active in effort to end homelessness
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.
Canada
Apr 13
3 treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Kelowna library parkade
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation Sunday night, following a small fire in the downtown Kelowna library parkade.
Fire
Apr 8
Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna, B.C. well underway
The cleanup is expected to take a couple of days to complete, and the rail trail will be closed to public traffic as the work continues.
Canada
Apr 16
Kelowna’s fire chief says ‘enough risk’ resulted in building evacuation order
The residents living at Hadgraft-Wilson Place on Bertram Street were ordered out after geotechnical and structural engineering reports raised some serious concerns.
Canada
Apr 3
Single-home construction down in Kelowna, but multi-units up: CMHC
According to the CMHC, nationwide housing starts in March 2024 were down seven per cent from February 2024.
Canada
Apr 16
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
New lawyer for accused appears in Kelowna murder, castration case
The court is also looking into putting some precautionary measures in place, should the trial should derail yet again.
Crime
Apr 4
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
West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund recognized for work during devastating wildfire
West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund was given a plaque at city hall on Tuesday for his tireless work during last year’s McDougall Creek wildfire.
Canada
Apr 9
Kelowna to spend $21M on upgrading parks this year
Part of that spending includes construction on the fifth phase of Glenmore recreation park.
Canada
Apr 9
Requests open for free, firesmart chipping program in Kelowna
Aimed at reducing wildfire risks, the program allows homeowners to eliminate flammable, organic yard debris from their property.
Canada
Apr 4
Overnight blaze causes ‘heavy damage’ to garage in Kelowna, B.C.
Members of the Kelowna Fire Department were deployed to the 400 block of Dougall Road in Rutland around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on reports that a garage had caught fire.
Fire
Apr 7
Police, watchdog seek witnesses of Kelowna motorcycle crash
Police are seeking witnesses of a single-motorcycle crash Monday on Highway 97 at University Way.
Traffic
Apr 18
