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iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
August 18, 2025 - 5:00 AM
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Getting stoned has never been more permitted in Canada, which means it has never been less cool for young people.
UBCO students in Kelowna less desperate for off-campus rental help
August 17, 2025 - 4:00 AM
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The numbers are starting to show an improvement in the rental housing situation in Kelowna, and a support service university students turn to is seeing less panic and desperation.
What’s going on with that big empty piece land on Springfield Road in Kelowna
August 16, 2025 - 6:00 AM

It seems a bit odd at first glance, a massive empty property in a prime location in Kelowna. The city is growing rapidly and the need to fit more people into less space comes up often, so why is there a huge chunk of land that isn’t being used?
iN NUMBERS: What we know about budget conscious tourists in Okanagan
August 15, 2025 - 5:00 AM

It’s hard to say for certain how the tourism industry in the Okanagan is doing until some more numbers are collected.
RCMP suspect fireworks caused pair of West Kelowna wildfires
August 14, 2025 - 2:02 PM

Investigators suspect fireworks cause a pair of wildfires Wednesday in the Smith Creek area of West Kelowna.
Passage to allow salmon back into Okanagan Lake opening next week
August 14, 2025 - 12:15 PM

For the past century salmon have had a nearly impossible time getting into Okanagan Lake, but that’s going to change next week.
Months after closure Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit fully reopens
August 14, 2025 - 10:49 AM

New hires are helping the Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit reopen after it has been closed for months.
Big leadership changes for Central Okanagan RCMP underway behind the scenes
August 14, 2025 - 4:00 AM

For years Kelowna has been the hub for the RCMP in the Central Okanagan but changes are coming behind the scenes.
Higher taxes and fees too late to avoid water restrictions in Osoyoos
August 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM

After two consecutive years of massive tax and user fee hikes in Osoyoos, the town is still facing water restrictions all summer long.
Two small wildfires near West Kelowna dealt with by fire crews
August 13, 2025 - 4:05 PM

A small wildfire in the Smith Creek area near West Kelowna today is being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
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La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
Getting stoned has never been more permitted in Canada, which means it has never been less cool for young people. Teenagers in BC are smoking less pot than they used to. If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up

UBCO students in Kelowna less desperate for off-campus rental help
The numbers are starting to show an improvement in the rental housing situation in Kelowna, and a support service university students turn to is seeing less panic and desperation. Stefanie Allen is the director for student engagement at the

News Items tag as: Jesse Tomas

iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less

UBCO students in Kelowna less desperate for off-campus rental help

What’s going on with that big empty piece land on Springfield Road in Kelowna

iN NUMBERS: What we know about budget conscious tourists in Okanagan

RCMP suspect fireworks caused pair of West Kelowna wildfires

Passage to allow salmon back into Okanagan Lake opening next week

Months after closure Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit fully reopens

Big leadership changes for Central Okanagan RCMP underway behind the scenes

Higher taxes and fees too late to avoid water restrictions in Osoyoos

Two small wildfires near West Kelowna dealt with by fire crews

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