Top Results For: west kelowna

A proposed power line through West Kelowna is at the centre of a lot of debate in the community over its route. Kevin Pontious reports.

A West Kelowna pizzeria owner is shaken up, after two young people pulled off a distraction theft at his business. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it appears the incident was meant to be a prank.

Police are searching for two thieves who targeted a West Kelowna vape shop in a smash-and-grab that was all caught on camera. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it is a particular piece of clothing that could help investigators solve the crime.

The actions of three youths at a West Kelowna reservoir forced a “do not consume water” order for hundreds of West Kelowna homes. While safe drinking water has been restored, the public is demanding answers and accountability. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

A West Kelowna man is desperately waiting for brain surgery after being diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. Questions are being raised about ongoing staffing issues within the neurology department at Kelowna General Hospital. Victoria Femia reports.

Kelowna City Council heard that while overall satisfaction is trending upward by citizens, social issues continues to be the highest unprompted concern. And the public has been outspoken about the BC Hydro West Kelowna Transmission project and the route the overhead power lines should take through the community.

A serious warning for hundreds of West Kelowna residents, as a do not consume water advisory has been issued for certain neighbourhoods. Perhaps the most shocking thing is police say the city’s reservoir was deliberately damaged, and the water potentially contaminated. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Kelowna city council is getting the results of a review about its policing model and what it would cost to switch to a municipal police force. And a smash-and-grab at a West Kelowna vape shop was captured on surveillance cameras.

A West Kelowna husband and father says he needs surgery, but despite referrals, they haven’t even heard from a neurosurgeon. And the City of West Kelowna has rescinded a “do not consume water” order. The RCMP say they’ve identified all of the suspects.

An Okanagan mother and child who now live in Texas have been detained by ICE. And West Kelowna RCMP are investigating a case of vandalism at the city’s water reservoir.

Kelowna city council has approved the contentious rezoning of a golf course for partial redevelopment. While it didn’t meet the needs of everyone, the 5-3 majority agreed it was the best option moving forward for the Kelowna Springs site. Victoria Femia has the story.

West Kelowna’s fire chief is sounding the alarm about FireSmart funding, saying that it’s being turned into a highly competitive process due to lack of funding. And high school basketball is once again descending on Kelowna as the city hosts a major tournament.

Communities in B.C.’s Okanagan are expressing concerns over changes to the way FireSmart funding is to be distributed. West Kelowna’s fire chief says with wildfires consistently a threat in the Okanagan, this could have dire consequences. Victoria Femia reports.

An Okanagan MLA is sharing her experience after she got a first-hand look at what type of calls officers are responding to. Kristina Loewen went on a ride-along with the RCMP in Kelowna. Victoria Femia has the details.

MLA Kristina Loewen went on a ride-along with the RCMP. Two major takeaways were that cells at the local detachment are empty and the homeless population is keeping everyone busy. Also, local builder Les Bellamy delivers a petition to Kelowna City Hall, requesting that other locations for the Performing Arts Centre can be explored.

Anti-abortion billboards in West Kelowna will be coming down after pro-choice advocates challenged the company responsible for the signage. As Victoria Femia reports, the company now says it will not approve either anti-abortion or pro-choice advertising.

In the wake of the tragic end to the search for a missing West Kelowna woman, and another new search for a missing elderly man, search and rescue officials are offering advice to families. Victoria Femia reports.

Residents along Westside Road say they’re fed up with power outages. This comes after another outage over the weekend caused by trees falling on power lines. Victoria Femia has more.

Should the City of Kelowna push for a short-term rental exemption? We speak with city officials about the matter. A neighbourhood in West Kelowna is fed up with constant power outages and the Central Okanagan United Church is hosting an upcoming Christmas craft fair.

It’s the news Lyndsay Richholt has been waiting to hear. Suffering end-stage liver disease, and with time running out, the Kelowna mother has learned that she will receive an organ transplant. As Travis Lowe reports, it’s the best possible gift for her and her entire family.