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Kelowna contractor's multiple lies about reno cost homeowner $1M
December 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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A Kelowna contractor who repeatedly lied to a client, demolished half their property and left them with $1-million repair bill has been ordered to pay $740,000.
BC heat pump rebate program expanded
July 05, 2024 - 11:02 AM

More households in British Columbia can save money with a new heat-pump rebate program.
Prescribed burns set aside in favour of flame-free mitigation plans in Central Okanagan
October 30, 2023 - 12:30 PM

Kelowna city council will be meeting with regional Fire Smart groups to discuss future fire safety plans next week. However, it seems as though prescribed burns will not be part of the city's plans.
Kelowna seller who left home with leaky toilet, overgrown yard, on the hook $4K
July 22, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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A Kelowna home seller who left his home with a leaky toilet, an overgrown garden, and a busted irrigation system, is on the hook for $3,947 after the buyer took a complaint to the small claims court.
Unexpected winter weather problem for homeowners in Okanagan, Kamloops
January 12, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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With the large accumulation of snow, and now moderating temperatures, homeowners should be aware of the possibility of damage to their roofs caused by ice damming.
iN VIDEO: Salt, sand or spray? That is the question every snow day in Kelowna
January 11, 2022 - 6:30 AM

In what Geert Bos jokingly refers to as the “eternal debate of salt,” the reality is that, so far this winter, sand has been the tool of choice on city roads.
Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season
September 04, 2021 - 2:45 PM

The Canadian Armed Forces will be leaving the province tomorrow after being deployed earlier this summer to assist with B.C.’s wildfire season.
BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet
August 24, 2021 - 4:00 PM

In anticipation of more fall-like conditions and less fire activity, B.C. Wildfire Service is downsizing its use of assets, including air support and structure protection crews.
Highway Thru Hell crews filming near Revelstoke
February 06, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Highway Thru Hell film crews were recording on the Trans-Canada Highway Friday, interviewing Emcon Services employees.
How a network of weather stations in B.C. help make winter highway travel safer
January 30, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Part of the province's highway maintenance in the winter involves keeping a close eye on weather conditions, making the Ministry of Transportation a player, along with Environment Canada, in the field of weather data collection.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Local News Kelowna and Area

Kelowna contractor's multiple lies about reno cost homeowner $1M

BC heat pump rebate program expanded

Prescribed burns set aside in favour of flame-free mitigation plans in Central Okanagan

Kelowna seller who left home with leaky toilet, overgrown yard, on the hook $4K

Unexpected winter weather problem for homeowners in Okanagan, Kamloops

iN VIDEO: Salt, sand or spray? That is the question every snow day in Kelowna

Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season

BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet

Highway Thru Hell crews filming near Revelstoke

How a network of weather stations in B.C. help make winter highway travel safer

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