Kelowna

• Kelowna supportive housing fire leaves tenants with terminated rental agreements

  The City of Kelowna says it's aware of the situation and recognizes the challenges residents are facing as they navigate next steps for housing.

  Canada

  21 mins
  
• New Kelowna councillors intend to improve public discourse

  At Monday's swearing-in ceremony, Tom Dyas pledged to find more ways to listen and communicate. Asked what that would look like, he acknowledged there is room for improvement.

  Politics

  Nov 3
  
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• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Nov. 3

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Nov 3
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• Kelowna to host World Senior Curling Championships in 2027 and 2029

  Kelowna is making a name for itself on the international sporting stage. The city has been selected to host the next two World Senior Curling Championships, in 2027 and 2029.

  Sports

  Nov 3
• Kelowna-area candidates make final push before election day

  BC NDP Leader David Eby said Tuesday that Conservatives have taken the region for granted, arguing they cannot assume voters will automatically support them.

  Politics

  Oct 23
• Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race

  The riding is drawing attention after the 2024 election, when Loewen narrowly defeated Wooldridge by just 40 votes.

  Canada

  Oct 22
• Eby’s $30M hospital expansion pledge draws questions over timing

  Eby announced the funding commitment during a campaign stop in Kelowna, saying the money would build out the sixth-floor inpatient unit and expand the hospital's capacity.

  Politics

  Oct 20
• Kelowna bucks Okanagan trend as mayor wins re-election in tight race

  Tom Dyas narrowly defeated challenger Ron Cannan by 969 votes, securing another term with a margin of about 2.5 percentage points after a nail-biting election night.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Guilty plea in connection with Kelowna teen’s death

  Brandon Kazakoff’s defence lawyer, Glenn Verdurmen, described the incident in court on Tuesday as “one horrendous, horrible mistake.”

  Crime

  Oct 13
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• Indigenous cultural burn near Osoyoos revives traditional fire stewardship

  Smoke rising over the grasslands west of Osoyoos this week is part of a carefully planned burn aimed at doing more than reducing wildfire risk.

  Canada

  Oct 8