Top News - Kelowna and Area

Search/Filter Results

BNA Brewing Co. will span the Okanagan with new Penticton location
April 11, 2025 - 12:00 PM
iNwine

The popular Kelowna brewpub BNA Brewing Co. is opening up a location in Penticton.
Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
March 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

With St. Patrick's Day on Monday, a weekend of celebrations are planned in the Okanagan and Kamloops.
10 options from Santa's big bag of Christmas TV programming
November 30, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Hollywood cranks out holiday programming as fast as toys are made in Santa's workshop with broadcast networks, cable channels and streaming services offering seasonal specials.
Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
November 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops.
Kelowna’s New Galaxy Zone is Set to Strike!
October 22, 2024 - 10:18 AM
Business Spotlight

Planet Lazer, a well-known Kelowna adventure spot, has some exciting news for Okanagan fun enthusiasts. It’s expanding—and bringing a brand-new Galaxy Zone Arcade and bowling area to Kelowna!
Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns
August 08, 2024 - 10:00 PM
iN420

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbours. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
June 18, 2024 - 6:02 PM

SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Pop star Justin Timberlake was charged early Tuesday with drunken driving in a village in New York's Hamptons, after police said he ran a stop sign and veered out of his lane in the posh seaside summer retreat.
What to do in Kamloops and the Okanagan when there's nothing to do
January 07, 2024 - 7:00 AM

As winter settles in, it seems harder to find things to do in Kamloops and the Okanagan, but don't be fooled. There are still many budget-friendly activities even for those who would rather not step out in the cold.
Trust the experts to build a wonderful $242 million rec centre in Kelowna
October 29, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Now that Kelowna residents have refused to reject a $241.3 million borrowing plan for a new Parkinson Recreation Centre, it’s left to the professionals to decide what it will look like.
An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?
September 17, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Lauren Gumport was en route to a vacation on the island of Chios, Greece, in July, where she was set to stay in an Airbnb for five nights with her best friend.
More ...

THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

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

Popular kelowna News

'Lived on love': Couple called Penticton encampment home for a year
If you were walking down any Penticton street in the middle of a nice summer day and saw Mathias Korkowski and Willow Wood walking hand-in-hand, you would likely think they are just another happy
June 27, 2025 6:00 PM
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money. The stage faces west into the sunset, has no
June 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old a beer during the Canadian men's curling championship. According to a June 25 BC Liquor and C
June 28, 2025 6:00 AM
What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
You hear about Kelowna’s natural beauty, the pristine lake, mountains and a growing downtown, but as you round the corner to get onto the William R. Bennett bridge from the west you find you
June 30, 2025 6:00 AM
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a
June 29, 2025 6:00 AM
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
A BC office worker has failed in her attempt to sue her ex after he gave management nude photos of her that she'd taken at work. The office worker, referred to as MR in a June 24 BC Civi
June 28, 2025 4:00 PM
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
A BC secondary school teacher who told vulnerable students personal stories about his high school girlfriend has been suspended. According to a June 24 BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation
June 29, 2025 12:00 PM
What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it
In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig's dramatic exit, may test that — but things
June 29, 2025 3:00 PM
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board.
June 28, 2025 12:00 PM
Kamloops mom gets new lease on life with controversial weight loss drug
Just a couple of years ago, Kamloops mom Brandie Bugg was so overweight she couldn’t walk for more than 20 minutes and had to ask for help putting her shoes on. “I couldn’t
June 27, 2025 6:00 AM

Top News - Kelowna and Area

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon