News Items tag as: KLJAN3031FEB0115

Black ice causes roll over on Casorso Road
February 01, 2015 - 10:07 PM

KELOWNA - Black ice is to blame for a single vehicle roll over near Swamp Road Sunday night, according to RCMP on the scene.
Economic Development Commission hires new boss from within
January 31, 2015 - 3:32 PM

KELOWNA – The search to replace the Economic Development Commission manager has come to an end and the headhunters didn’t have to look far.
Sheer volume of snow overwhelmed West Kelowna crews during January dump
January 30, 2015 - 7:34 PM

WEST KELOWNA - With just a couple years experience managing their own snow removal, staff with District of West Kelowna said they did alright during the near-record breaking snowstorm in early January with local reports of snow as deep as 50 centimetres.
Hunters to march on Premier's office
January 30, 2015 - 4:34 PM

KELOWNA – The president of the Oceola Fish and Game Club isn’t going to Saturday's protest at Premier Christy Clark’s office for himself. He’s doing it for his step-son Colin and others of his generation.
City councillor Hodge could be out of hospital this weekend
January 30, 2015 - 3:49 PM

KELOWNA – City councillor Charlie Hodge is on the mend and could be released from hospital soon, says his wife Teresa Hodge, although it’s not clear when he will return to work.
Why West Kelowna council balked at a $100,000 gift to community
January 30, 2015 - 1:11 PM

WEST KELOWNA - They don’t mind having it, just not where B.C. Hydro wants to put it. That’s the reaction of West Kelowna council to the utility’s proposal to install a fast charging station for electric cars at the Mt. Boucherie complex.
Big bucks on big plans for bikes and pedestrians in West Kelowna
January 30, 2015 - 10:34 AM

WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowa is pushing ahead to improve and upgrade its pedestrian and bike path network with an ambitious plan both to make cycling and walking easier and to find ways to help pay for it.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high. The southern German state will ban smoking cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens, and even at the Oktoberfest, the world

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Eby made his comments toda

News Items tag as: KLJAN3031FEB0115

Black ice causes roll over on Casorso Road

Economic Development Commission hires new boss from within

Sheer volume of snow overwhelmed West Kelowna crews during January dump

Hunters to march on Premier's office

City councillor Hodge could be out of hospital this weekend

Why West Kelowna council balked at a $100,000 gift to community

Big bucks on big plans for bikes and pedestrians in West Kelowna

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