Central Okanagan

• Okanagan college staff relieved after arbitrator rules layoffs breached contract

  'This is the first time we had to fight for our job security and we won,' said Caroline Gilchrist, president of the Okanagan College Faculty Association.

  Canada

  Apr 10
  
• B.C. premier visits Kelowna soda producer to announce millions for other manufacturers

  Eby made the announcement at Farming Karma Fruit Company, which produces sparkling fruit soda.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• Kelowna boardwalk closure drags on due to apparent dispute between city, hotel owner

  Last July, the city announced the temporary closure of the roughly half-kilometre boardwalk in front of the Eldorado and Manteo resorts for repairs.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Growing squatter encampment above Peachland prompts serious safety concerns

  The dwellers have hauled in furniture and all kinds of equipment onto the site, which is in the Upper Trepanier Bench area.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Okanagan Falls couple, both in health care, may need to move due to ‘tiny homes’ rules

  Balisky is a registered clinical counsellor, Kogel is a locum family doctor and their living situation is in limbo because a tiny home is not considered a permanent dwelling.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• Emergency care improvements coming to Kelowna hospital thanks to fundraising campaign

  The KGH Foundation is about to launch a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance emergency care in the Interior's largest hospital.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Vape shop hopes clothing helps track down suspects in West Kelowna smash-and-grab

  The vape shop on Carrington Road only opened four months ago. Last week, a break-in and theft left the shop with thousands of dollars in damage and stolen merchandise.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Salvation Army’s emergency response trucks at Kelowna location vandalized

  Three of the organization's service vehicles were badly damaged in a vandalism incident that happened sometime between midnight Friday and Saturday morning.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire

  A Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone near the fire-ravaged Okanagan Lake Resort during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.

  Fire

  Mar 23
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• Patrol disparity sparks concerns in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood

  Conservative MLA Gavin Dew hosted a town hall on crime and social disorder in Kelowna on Wednesday, attended by about 200 concerned residents.

  Canada

  Mar 19