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Affordable housing and support coming to Kelowna
September 01, 2017 - 5:37 PM

KELOWNA - The Good Night Inn will become affordable housing in Kelowna.
Former Main Street motel to find new life in supportive housing
August 09, 2017 - 4:09 PM

PENTICTON - The provincial government is providing money for more shelter for Penticton’s homeless.
Fest of Ale also showcases charity support
March 23, 2017 - 3:07 PM

More than two decades after its launch, the Okanagan Fest of Ale continues to showcase the craft brewing industry, while donating thousands to community charities.
Highlights of the RDCO Board Meeting – January 23, 2017
January 26, 2017 - 2:54 PM

Rural Westside OCP and Zoning Application
Couple’s polka roots lead to Penticton Regional Hospital gift
January 05, 2017 - 1:42 PM

Ed and Lucille Propp could probably thank the polka for their 31 years of marriage. It all started one evening in 1985.
Strong Tourism Growth for Kelowna
December 07, 2016 - 1:53 PM

The Tourism Kelowna Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on December 6, 2016, at the Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport Hotel. Approximately 100 industry stakeholders, business community members, staff, and volunteers were in attendance.
Highlights of the recent regional Board meeting
October 28, 2016 - 3:26 PM

North Westside Governance Letter
Discounted rate for Fall Camping Appreciation Weekend
September 08, 2016 - 11:16 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - On Sept. 9 and 10, privately operated campgrounds coast-to-coast are participating in the 2016 Fall Camping Appreciation Weekend to celebrate the camping and RVing lifestyle!
Construction begins on transit exchanges
February 21, 2014 - 3:35 PM

PORTIONS OF ELLIOT AND WESTGATE ROADS TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY

Construction will begin soon on the Westbank and Boucherie Mountain RapidBus transit exchanges and portions of Elliott Road and Westgate Road will be closed for this important infrastructure project.

Two RapidBus exchanges are being built in West Kelowna as part of the Kelowna RapidBus Project.
West Kelowna council highlights May 14, 2013
May 17, 2013 - 12:29 PM

2012 Audited Financial Statements
Council accepted the 2012 Audited Financial Statements for the District of West Kelowna from auditor Grant Thornton.

RapidBus Project Update
Council received an update from BC Transit representatives regarding the construction of two RapidBus transit exchanges in West Kelowna and the launch of the RapidBus service. Council supported BC Transit in issuing the tender for construction of the Westbank Centre and Boucherie Mountain exchanges.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
BANGKOK (AP) — The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis two years ago, said Wednesday that he wants to outlaw the drug again amid concerns that the lack of regulation had made it available to children a

Ritz-Carlton looking to build luxury homes at Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort community is not only looking to build a gondola, the global luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is set to build vacation homes. Wesbild Holdings, the company that owns Predator Ridge, announced today, May 9, the

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