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Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfireA Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone near the fire-ravaged Okanagan Lake Resort during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.FireMar 23
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Penticton boosts waterfront area security amid rising police callsThis week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras.CanadaMay 22
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‘It’s disgusting’: Kelowna man speaks out after racist road rage incident targets parentsThe incident happened on Mother’s Day near downtown Kelowna and involved Sam Singla’s parents and his five-year-old son.CanadaMay 13
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Goslings forced off Kelowna balcony by group of men sparks outrageA group of men wielding pool noodles and other objects could be seen coralling the family of geese toward the ledge of the Kelowna building.CanadaApr 23
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Disturbing Kelowna incident involving goslings prompts calls for enforcement actionThe incident, caught on video, happened at the Madison building on the corner of Ellis Street and Doyle Avenue and shocked those who witnessed it.CanadaApr 27
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Inclusive playground the latest target of vandalism in Kelowna'We come here a lot and we normally like to meet a friend here,' a seven-year-old Kelowna resident named Kaelyn told Global Okanagan.CanadaApr 22
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Okanagan Forecast: Cold and Sunny (Again)Today’s Highs: -5C to 2CWeatherDec 31, 1969
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BC Summer Games 2026 artwork complete, but Kelowna still needs volunteersThe banners are designed. The branding is finished. And the artwork that will define the look of the 2026 BC Summer Games is already appearing across KelownaCanadaJun 10
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Son of slain Lumby woman testifies in 2nd-degree murder trial of Vitali StefanskiStefanski is accused of killing his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski, in the North Okanagan in April 2024.CanadaMay 26
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Stefanski testifies for 2nd day as Crown challenges account of ex-wife’s deathTatjana Stefanski's body was found down a steep embankment near the 25-km mark on a forest service road near Mabel Lake on April 14, 2024.CanadaJun 10
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Recipe: Asparagus dressed in saffron and sunchoke goat cheese flanAs Summer is on its way, these are some recipe ideas to make the most of the produce and the fresh and light tasting food. There's something for everyone!LifestyleMay 24
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Okanagan residents urged to be vigilant as warmer temperatures increase fire riskOutdoor enthusiasts are loving it, but with the warm weather about to heat up even more this weekend, there's a concern for potential fire starts.CanadaMay 1
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Central Okanagan food bank aims to save millions of pounds of food going to wasteThe Food Rescue Transformation Centre will increase cold storage capacity and improve its ability to handle larger volumes of donated food.CanadaJun 8
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30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across CanadaMultiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.WeatherMay 15
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Crews working to restore gas to 6,200 customers in Lake Country, North KelownaLauren Beckett, corporate communication advisor at FortisBC, told Global News on Friday that they have about 60 technicians on the ground in the area.CanadaApr 17
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Kelowna businesses score big during Memorial CupThousands of visitors descended on the Central Okanagan city during the 10-day tournament, providing an early boost to tourism and local businesses ahead of the peak summer season.CanadaJun 1
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As prime minister, Mark Carney makes Question Period a low priorityA Global News analysis of Hansard shows Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended Question Period less than 30 per cent of the time, much less than either of his two predecessors.PoliticsMar 29
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Murder trial begins for man accused in death of Lumby resident Tatjana StefanskiJury selection began Monday morning in the trial of Vitali Stefanski, who pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of his former wife.CanadaMay 25
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BC SPCA under pressure due to increase in number of unhealthy surrendered animalsThe number of healthy animals entering the care of the BC SPCA has dropped dramatically, leaving shelters across the province caring for more animals with severe medical needsCanadaMay 26
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Autism Okanagan home looted just months after it was donated to the charity'A gut punch,' is how Tammy Gilmour, the organization's co-president, describes it.CanadaApr 23