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Future of school buses in the Central Okanagan open for input
October 14, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Transportation to and from schools in the Central Okanagan is changing, but the future of school buses in the area is open for input.
New Kelowna bike route opens
October 11, 2019 - 3:53 PM

A protected bike lane on Sutherland Avenue between Pandosy and Ethel is now officially open.
South Okanagan West Kootenay candidates talk business at low-key candidates meeting
October 11, 2019 - 1:30 PM

South Okanagan West Kootenay federal election candidates got down to business at yesterday’s all candidate’s meeting in Penticton.
Accelerate Okanagan’s acting CEO now permanent
October 11, 2019 - 11:32 AM

Brea Lake has been hired as the CEO of Accelerate Okanagan after serving as acting CEO for the past nine months.
Rutland scarecrow festival falls victim to crime
October 10, 2019 - 5:41 PM

If you happen to come across 75 pairs of pants, 50 shirts and 50 sweatshirts, the organizers of one of the city's most well-loved events would like to know.
Leading candidates take different views on leaders at West Kelowna forum
October 10, 2019 - 2:22 PM

KELOWNA - While it’s generally accepted that a federal election is much more about the leaders than the local candidates, undecided voters might want to ask themselves whether they want an MP who totally supports his leader or an MP who seems at odds with hers.
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Future of school buses in the Central Okanagan open for input