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YLW economic impactThe Kelowna International Airport plays a big role in the city’s economy, but just how big has been unclear. As Travis Lowe reports, for the first time in a decade, we’re getting a closer look at the numbers.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganJan 9
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YLW feels impact of Air Canada strikeWhile major airports have felt the brunt of the Air Canada strike, Kelowna has not been immune. As Klaudia Van Eemmerik reports, the ordeal has left members of one Okanagan family stranded overseas.CanadaAug 19, 2025
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Record holiday season at YLWThe Kelowna airport is bracing for a record holiday season. The passenger numbers have seen a sharp spike with unprecedented expansion at YLW. And as Klaudia Van Emmerick reports, holiday travelers are being given a special warning.ConsumerDec 12, 2024
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NewLeaf Travel must meet YLW requirements before take offA new low-cost airline will soon be taking off from Kelowna’s airport. But with less than two weeks to go, it’s still finalizing agreements with several airports it plans to serve, including YLW.Global News at 5 OkanaganJul 14, 2016
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Planned fee change will raise the cost of most taxi rides to Kelowna’s airportExpect to pay slightly more for a ride to the Kelowna International Airport starting this summer. YLW is planning to change its fee structure for taxis and ride hailing services. It will mean a new $2.00 fee per trip for many travelers.May 18, 2021
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YLW hosts Spring Travel ShowThe Kelowna International Airport’s spring travel show was buzzing with excitement Saturday where thousands of people were able to plan their next vacation with specialists on everything from flights to hotels and more. Sydney Morton has more.LifestyleMar 12, 2023
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Military helicopter makes unscheduled landing at YLWSeveral tense minutes as a Canadian Armed Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopter called in an unscheduled landing at the Kelowna International Airport Wednesday afternoon.Global News at 11 OkanaganJul 12, 2017
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Dozens of private planes descend on YLW airparkThe Canadian Operators and Pilots Association is holding their annual convention and trade show in Kelowna June 21 through June 25. About 140 small aircraft from across Canada will bring approximately 500 delegates to the event. YLW is the first major international airport in Canada to host the annual convention.Global News at 11 OkanaganJun 22, 2017
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Traffic-calming measures on Yew St. create confusionA traffic- calming measure in Vancouver’s Kitsilano community is creating confusion and even allegedly hurting the bottom line of one area business. More than a week ago, the city put up signs and some barriers, to make a section of Yew street more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly during certain times of the week. But as Christa...Global BCJul 9, 2023
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More flights taking off from YLW but backlog of stranded passengers continuesAfter most flights were cancelled Tuesday due to weather conditions in B.C. and problems at feeder airports, the situation at Kelowna International Airport started to turn around Wednesday. However, with holiday travel in full swing there is still a backlog of displaced passengers.Dec 21, 2022
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YW Calgary celebrates International Women’s Day by fueling the She-CoveryYW Calgary presents a noon event called “Fueling the She-Covery” to empower and support women who have been impacted by job loss, pay gaps and mental health issues brought on by the pandemic.Mar 8, 2022
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Kelowna airport receives $3.2M in federal fundingThe Kelowna International Airport received a 3.2 million dollar shot in the arm Tuesday from the Federal Government. The money will be used to help immunize YLW against financial losses due to the pandemic.MoneyFeb 22, 2022
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How to prepare lobsterLobster can be intimidating to prepare. Executive Chef Edgar Kano from YEW Seafood + Bar teaches Sonia Sunger how to shell it step-by-step.Global News at Noon BCAug 17, 2018
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LW Ranch nestled in Lammle’s Western WearJessica Schaaf from Lammles joins Joelle Tomlinson with a look at the hottest fashions in western wear that you can snag in Calgary.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 28, 2024
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Snow delays several flights at YLWThe effects from today’s heavy snowfall are also being felt at the Kelowna International Airport. As Jasmine King explains numerous flights have been affected and some may not take off at all.Nov 4, 2022
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 19, 2024Extreme cold is expected to impact Okanagan grape crops, more flight delays at YLW, and another cougar sighting in Kelowna’s Mission area.Jan 19, 2024
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Cary Elwes, Dacre Montgomery Talk ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3Cary Elwes and Dacre Montgomery talk the return of “Stranger Things” on Netflix, calling season 3 the most terrifying yet.EntertainmentJul 2, 2019
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Spring menu: Fresh halibut and asparagus from YEW Seafood and BarChef Weimar Gomez from Vancouver’s YEW Seafood and Bar is cooking with fresh spring ingredients.Global News at Noon BCApr 26, 2018
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Stranger Things returnsCary Elwes and Dacre Montgomery from Stranger Things talk about the new season of the hit Netflix showThe Morning ShowJun 21, 2019
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YW Calgary celebrates success of largest fundraising campaign yetAfter nearly two years, YW Calgary celebrates the completion of its new Crisis Shelter, formerly the Sheriff King Home Crisis Shelter. YW Calgary CEO Sue Tomney joins Calgary Global News Morning to talk about the group’s largest and most impactful fundraising effort yet to support women and children.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 9, 2024