News Items tag as: Global Okanagan

Layoffs set to trim Global Okanagan news
July 18, 2024 - 2:49 PM

After some speculation, it appears the axe has fallen at the Global Okanagan news bureau in Kelowna.
Rick Webber reminisces as he prepares to retire from Global Okanagan
May 07, 2019 - 4:15 PM

KELOWNA - The world of broadcast journalism has changed dramatically in the 42 years since Rick Webber started his career at a Powell River radio station, but in one way, some things are the same – he can still be pretty much alone in the building when he does a newscast.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Layoffs set to trim Global Okanagan news