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Controversial West Kelowna hygiene centre for homeless population abandonedWest Kelowna city council put plans for a new hygiene centre on hold last month amid concerns being raised about the potential impact to the community.CanadaJul 8
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Burrowing marmots undermining homes in West Kelowna neighbourhoodResidents of one West Kelowna neighbourhood say they’re being undermined by migrating marmots from a nearby golf course.CanadaJun 21
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Car fire in underground parkade doused by sprinklers, West Kelowna firefightersWest Kelowna Fire Rescue says it was called out to a condo complex along the 4200 block of Gellatly Road Sound on Friday evening.CanadaJun 22
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Proposed hygiene centre sparks concern in West KelownaThe proposal is a vacant building off of Churchill Road in the downtown core, which is owned by the food bank.HealthJun 20
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Okanagan house labeled as “problem home” destroyed in fireThere were no injuries reported in the West Kelowna fire and those who lived in neighbouring buildings have been able to return home.FireJun 12
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Developer refuses to compensate low-income West Kelowna mobile home owner, cites unpermitted repairsIn a letter sent to Sun, the developer, Kerr Properties out of Langley, stated that the renovations Sun undertook were unpermitted.CanadaJun 18
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West Kelowna mobile home park redevelopment highlights need for more affordable housingBut the developer, Kerr Properties, did end up issuing eviction notices to renters based on the province's Residential Tenancy Act.CanadaJun 17
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Central Okanagan Food Bank responds to West Kelowna hygiene centre proposalThere are no official plans for the facility and a decision on whether or not to move forward with the facility was deferred by council last week.HealthJun 21
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No charges for police in West Kelowna porta-potty shootingA police officer who shot a suspect in a West Kelowna porta potty last October did not commit a crime.CrimeJun 14
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Grass fire on Mount Boucherie quickly knocked down by firefighters‘Fast work by firefighters caught the fire and prevented it from growing further,’ said the fire department.CanadaJun 14
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More alerts pondered after rash of swimming advisories for Okanagan LakeOne West Kelowna resident said if the levels are bad at one beach, authorities should expand the warnings to swimmers at nearby locations.CanadaJul 13
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Okanagan country musician Ben Klick marks 10-year anniversary with tourWest Kelowna, B.C.-based Klick has just celebrated 10 years with his bandmates, Darrin 'Dirt 'Cherewayko and Cyril Schermann.LifestyleJul 4
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Deer attack: Small dog fatally trampled, woman injured in West KelownaThe Ministry of Environment says at this time of the year, deer are often with their young and are more likely to become aggressive.CanadaJun 11
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Culture and community celebrated at second annual Siyaten Festival in West Kelowna, B.C.According to organizers, the Siyaten Festival is a vibrant celebration of the blossoming of one of the Four Foods Chiefs, Chief Siya, known as Saskatoon berry.FeaturesJun 16
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Road construction to begin on Shannon Lake Road, West KelownaConstruction begins next week to create an 'active transportation corridor' along Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna, B.C..TrafficJun 9
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‘What makes us different makes us strong’: Westside multiculturalism day draws crowdsWestside Multiculturalism Day, which celebrates Canada's cultural mosaic, has grown significantly since Westbank Museum in West Kelowna launched the event in 2022.LifestyleJul 1
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Power restored to thousands in Central OkanaganBC Hydro says it will be around 11 a.m. before electricity is back to thousands of homes in the Peachland, West Kelowna and Summerland areas.CanadaJun 18
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West Kelowna celebrates new Rose Valley Water Treatment PlantOn Friday, residents and local officials received a firsthand look inside the new facility during a grand opening ceremony.CanadaMay 31
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West Kelowna elementary school gets $10.5-million additionThe province is providing $10.5 million for an addition at Chief Tomat Elementary, which will include seven classrooms connected by corridors for students.EducationMay 27
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Georgia peaches headed to Okanagan, Lower Mainland fruit stands'We're bringing some fruits from the States, which is really hard for me because we only sell B.C. products,' said Jennay Oliver of Paynters Market in West Kelowna.CanadaJun 18