Fire in abandoned West Kelowna home deemed suspicious
West Kelowna Fire Rescue were sent to an abandoned home fire in the 1800 block of Ross Road on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Fire
Apr 29
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
West Kelowna, unionized employees sign 4-year contract
The four-year contract, which will see wages rise 16.5 per cent over the length of the deal, affects 195 employees.
Canada
Apr 24
Watering restrictions in place for Kelowna, West Kelowna
In West Kelowna, even-addressed properties can only irrigate on Saturdays and Tuesdays, while odd-addressed properties can only irrigate on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Canada
Apr 25
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
Fentanyl, pills, cash and kitchen appliances found in West Kelowna raid: RCMP
Search warrants were executed in March as the culmination of a lengthy investigation in relation to property crime and drug trafficking throughout the Central Okanagan area.
Crime
May 1
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
Concerns over aerial spraying of bacterial pesticide in West Kelowna
The proposed aerial spraying covers an area of 52 hectares with an additional 165-hectare buffer zone, according to a West Kelowna environmental group.
Canada
Apr 12
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
West Kelowna traveller pushing for airline to improve its pet policies
Devyn Plett now travels with three different-size pet carriers when flying with his pomeranian/chihuahua mix, after two run-ins with Air Canada where he was almost denied boarding.
Canada
Mar 29
Junior hockey: Warriors prevail in overtime, Vees take 2-0 series lead
In BCHL Playoff action, the West Kelowna Warriors evened their series against Salmon Arm 1-1, while the Penticton Vees took a 2-0 series lead over Vernon.
Sports
Apr 21
West Kelowna gets green light to borrow $8M for new firehall
Very few residents opposed the city’s plan of borrowing money to partially fund a new, $14.3-million firehall in Lakeview Heights.
Canada
Mar 22
Junior hockey: Rockets shutout by Cougars, Bucks stave off elimination against Warriors
The Kelowna Rockets were shutout by the Prince George Cougars in Game 1 of their second round series, while Cranbrook has forced a sixth game against West Kelowna.
Sports
Apr 13
Commuters stuck in traffic jam after breakdown on William R. Bennett bridge
The right lane was blocked for around an hour, backing traffic up until Hudson Road in West Kelowna until well after 9:20 a.m.
Traffic
Apr 10
Temporary limited access next week for two Central Okanagan parks
Visitors to Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna and Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna are asked to obey closure notices at select entrances on April 9.
Canada
Apr 6
Junior hockey: Warriors take 2-0 series lead, Rockets look to close out series at home
The West Kelowna Warriors took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against Cranbrook, while the Kelowna Rockets look to close out their opening-round series at home Sunday.
Sports
Apr 7
Man arrested after alleged random attack in Kelowna, B.C.
“I caught this guy out of the corner of my eye walking down the street with a 4X4, about four feet long,” West Kelowna resident Tom Groat told Global News.
Crime
Apr 3
West Kelowna robotics team qualifies for world championships
A West Kelowna high school robotics team will represent Western Canada at the First Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas next month. They're seeking help to get there.
Lifestyle
Mar 13
Power restored to parts of West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland after outage
The outage happened just before 1 p.m., and repair crews are said to be on their way, with an estimated arrival time of 3:35 p.m.
Canada
Mar 9
Annual spring street cleaning underway in Central Okanagan
In West Kelowna, street sweepers will begin mobilizing next week, with cleaning expected to take six weeks.
Traffic
Mar 15