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‘E’ Division RCMP Volunteer recognized for her long service
December 29, 2017 - 12:25 PM

Representatives of the West Kelowna RCMP, the District of Peachland and the Regional District of Central Okanagan gathered to recognize an ‘E’ Division RCMP Volunteer for her truly exceptional dedication to the community of Peachland, of which she has now served for over two decades.
Santa’s Little Helpers have surprised Okanagan Retirement home with chocolates, flowers & cupcakes!
December 18, 2017 - 11:38 AM

Santa’s Little Helpers (also known as the kids of residents at SilverStar Mountain Resort and the Okanagan) set out on Sunday December 17th to Chartwell Carrington Retirement Residence to surprise them during their mealtime.

Fifteen children aged 5-10 were dressed as Santa’s Little Helpers as they descended on the Vernon residence bearing gifts for some of the Okanagan’s finest residents.
Pedestrian Crossing Over McDougall Creek Closed
August 25, 2017 - 1:47 PM

The foot crossing over McDougall Creek will be closed intermittently between the work hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning Monday, August 28, 2017 and continuing for at least one week.

The closures are required for safety reasons while demolition occurs on the adjacent sidewalk and surrounding infrastructure.

The contractor will try to minimize the length of the closures during work hours; and the pedestrian bridge will remain open during non-working hours.
Important information for owners of fruit bearing trees or shrubs
April 19, 2017 - 9:39 AM

The Regional District has had a bylaw in place since 2001 to ensure improved control of fruit tree pests and protect the commercial fruit industry in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, which includes Electoral Areas: “A”,”B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G” and the Town of Oliver.
More than just pencil - Kelowna Art Gallery's Drawing from Life exhibit
December 06, 2016 - 1:07 PM

That’s a drawing?
B3 Kings return to Kamloops bearing gift of music
November 22, 2016 - 3:34 PM

Building on previous years' successes, the B3 Kings has become an annual Christmas concert in Kamloops.
Do you need a building permit?
August 04, 2016 - 11:40 AM

KELOWNA - The City of West Kelowna’s Building Department is reminding residents and contractors that building permits are required before work starts on many home repair and renovation projects.

Permits are required for:
Kelowna road closures for the coming week
July 22, 2015 - 1:54 PM

KELOWNA - Work will take place on several bridges, Lakeshore Road and Baron Road this week.
‘Dig Your Neighbourhood’ project digs into Rutland’s history, future
April 08, 2014 - 3:28 PM

UBC’s creative writing students capture the character of historic Kelowna district

Imagine John Rutland, founder of the historic community bearing his name, in a Monty-Pythonesque soliloquy about his escapades.
College provides critical support to parents of individuals with autism
November 29, 2013 - 2:53 PM

An Autism Spectrum diagnosis can be paralyzing for parents, but the Autism Spectrum Certificate at Okanagan College can help them fill the knowledge gap and move forward.

“After her diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with what to do first. I knew what she needed, but not where to go to get that help,” says Jaimee Therrien, a mother of four, who has a 14-year-old daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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