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• Thousands gather in downtown Kelowna to watch Canada Day fireworks

  It was the city’s first fireworks display since 2019, and many people told Global News they were glad to gather en masse and watch the show.

  Canada

  Jul 2
  
• Two people found dead in quiet Peachland neighbourhood

  RCMP in Peachland, B.C. confirmed Tuesday that they forced their way into a house on Garraway Place Monday night following a serious incident report and found two bodies inside.

  Crime

  Jun 28
  
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• Search underway for missing Calgary man in Okanagan Lake

  West Kelowna police say they are searching for a 34-year-old Calgary man who, while vacationing with friends, jumped into Okanagan Lake Saturday afternoon but never resurfaced.

  Canada

  Jun 20
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• Chief of Westbank First Nation resigns, says fighting corruption ‘has taken a toll’

  On Friday, Christopher Derickson announced he was stepping down, with Friday being his last day as WFN’s chief.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• RDCO reminder to boaters: Slow down near shores, reduce wakes during spring runoff

  With spring melt underway, lake levels are continuing to rise throughout the Okanagan, leading to concerns of high waves from boats.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• Ukrainian refugees, mother and daughter, arrive in the Okanagan

  Two Ukrainian refugees, a mother and daughter, touched down on Okanagan soil Monday night, 14 weeks after Russian first invaded their homeland.

  Canada

  May 31
• After pandemic hiatus, World of Wheels car show returns to Peachland, B.C.

  Everything from hot rods to unrestored original cars lined both sides of Beach Avenue in Peachland, B.C. on Sunday for the municipality's annual car show.

  Features

  May 22
• 911 service restored after outage in multiple communities in B.C. Southern Interior

  E-Comm, the company that handles the calls, took over 5 hours to restored 911 service to the affected areas.

  Canada

  May 5
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• Non-profits and volunteers team up for annual Peachland watershed cleanup

  Local non-profits teamed up with volunteers for the annual Peachland Watershed cleanup on Saturday.

  Canada

  Apr 30
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• ‘It’s is about building community’: Okanagan Folk School opens

  "It's is about building community," said Murray Wood, Okanagan Folk School president.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 11