Central Okanagan

• Organizers of Kelowna crane collapse memorial vow to build it despite no provincial funding

  Everything to build The RISE Memorial is ready to go, but the project hit a snag last week after the province denied an application grant for $150,000 to get it started.

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• Okanagan wine industry welcomes milder winter after previous year’s catastrophic losses

  It was this week last year when overnight temperatures plunged to catastrophic lows of minus 30, wiping out entire grape crops in the Okanagan.

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  Jan 14
  
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• More closures expected after three Okanagan craft breweries shut their doors

  At least three local craft breweries have shut their doors for good-all in a one month span.

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  Jan 13
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• Thieves steal rare geode from Kelowna rock shop, among other unique rocks

  It was around 5:30 a.m. Friday when the two men broke into Kelowna's Rocks and Gems Store, the owners believe they were targeting a rare geode from Brazil.

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  Jan 13
• B.C. denies funding to build memorial to honour victims of Kelowna’s crane collapse

  Vilness added the families have been through enough hardship,  including the ongoing wait for the results of the criminal investigation to be released.

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  Jan 10
• Iconic South Okanagan inn announces sudden closure

  The closure of the iconic inn, which was built in 1908, comes after what many tourism operators described as a flat tourism season.

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  Jan 3
• Kelowna man shaken after car thief entered his home while he slept

  In this case, the suspect gained entry into his home first and stole his keys.

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  Dec 20, 2024
• West Kelowna neighbourhood on edge in wake of rock-throwing vandalism spree

  A troubling vandalism spree in the middle of the night in a West Kelowna neighbourhood has some area residents living on edge.

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  Dec 19, 2024
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• Surge of pedestrian crashes has Kelowna RCMP warning people to be careful

  This past Monday evening, a woman was struck and killed in the 3600-block of Highway 97 near Reid's corner in Kelowna.

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  Dec 18, 2024
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• New staff housing at Big White expected to help with recruitment

  New staff designated housing has opened up at Big White which will help employees secure accommodation at the ski resort.

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  Dec 17, 2024