Central Okanagan
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Kelowna council to consider asking province to fast-track short-term rental exemptionThere's optimism for better tourism days ahead as the City of Kelowna looks at loosening restrictions on short-term rental accommodations.CanadaJan 9
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Neurology services curtailed at Kelowna hospital amid specialist shortagePatients who require neurology care at KGH for issues other than strokes may not have immediate access to a neurologist and instead may have to see a subspecialist.CanadaJan 8
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Ukrainian refugee and her 6 children face homelessness in Kelowna as housing options run outA single mother from Ukraine and her six young sons have been staying at the Kelowna Women's Shelter but are desperate for a place to call home.CanadaJan 8
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Kelowna businesses fed up with ongoing crime, pleading for changeBusiness owners describe a growing list of concerns, including open drug use, needles left on the ground, repeated break-ins and property damage.CanadaJan 2
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Dozens of people allegedly bear-sprayed outside market at Big White Ski ResortKelowna RCMP say they have identified individuals of interest and are continuing to investigate. Meanwhile, witnesses say they hope the incident is an isolated one.CanadaDec 16, 2025
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Okanagan search and rescue crews keep busy amid changing weather patterns'So far this month we’ve had nine calls in 15 days,' said Duane Tresnich. Crews say unpredictable weather patterns are contributing to hazardous conditions in the backcountry.CanadaDec 15, 2025
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Kelowna boasts highest vacancy rate of any Canadian metropolitan areaAccording to CMHC's annual rental market report, Kelowna's vacancy rate is now sitting at 6.4 per cent, up significantly from 3.8 per cent last year.CanadaDec 12, 2025
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Kelowna residents raise concerns over social support facilities in neighbourhoodThe City of Kelowna, in partnership with BC Housing, plans to build a 40-unit supportive and complex care facility on Pacific Avenue near Capri Mall.CanadaDec 5, 2025
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Proposed bill in honour of slain Kelowna, B.C. woman takes big step forwardBill C-225, otherwise known as Bailey's Law, passed second reading. The bill is in memory of Bailey McCourt, a slain Kelowna mother.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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Central Okanagan Food bank sees increase in demand, drop in donations'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'CanadaNov 28, 2025
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