Live traps are still set in the Kelowna area and people are reminded to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets after a series of cougar encounters in October.

The City of Kelowna is looking to connect more of its active transportation network to the nearly completed rail trail.

A 22-year-old Kelowna man is in hospital after sustaining what police say are serious, but non-life threatening injuries during an assault at Ben Lee Park. The victim was allegedly kicked, punched and struck with machetes, according to RCMP.