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AS THE WORLD BURNS: The art and science of responding to BC wildfires
August 25, 2024 - 9:00 PM
Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes
May 25, 2022 - 9:00 PM
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Much of gardening is learned by trial and error – for many, mostly error.
Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions
June 28, 2021 - 3:56 PM

With the mercury climbing into the 40 degree plus range daily for the next few days, and no let up of heat anytime soon, the District of Summerland is warning that water consumption must drop by 30 per cent.
Rutland Waterworks on the offensive to catch water wasters
July 24, 2017 - 2:34 PM

KELOWNA - Rutland Waterworks District is taking steps to ensure residents are following sprinkling regulations.
Kelowna water utility finally adopts watering restrictions
July 29, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - There is still no compelling reason to introduce watering restrictions but the City of Kelowna water utility is doing it anyway.
West Kelowna irrigation systems the target of a special brand of vandalism
April 22, 2015 - 1:34 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Faced with an unusual type of vandalism aimed at its irrigation systems, the District of West Kelowna is asking for help trying to put an end to it.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Top News - Kelowna and Area

AS THE WORLD BURNS: The art and science of responding to BC wildfires

Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes

Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions

Rutland Waterworks on the offensive to catch water wasters

Kelowna water utility finally adopts watering restrictions

West Kelowna irrigation systems the target of a special brand of vandalism

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