News Items tag as: Kelowna International Airport

Daily WestJet flights from Kelowna to Seattle start this winter
July 25, 2024 - 3:16 PM

WestJet has announced it will be offering flights from Kelowna to Seattle every day starting this winter.
'Landmark' heavy duty truck facility coming to Kelowna airport
April 11, 2024 - 2:21 PM

A new “state-of-the-art” truck service facility is coming to Kelowna.
Growing number of laser hits on Kelowna aircraft likely due to ignorance
December 18, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Since 2004 there have probably been 120,000 laser beams hitting aircraft cockpits worldwide, says Florida-based expert Patrick Murphy.
Laser attacks on aircraft over Kelowna airport disturbing trend
December 10, 2023 - 8:00 AM

A laser pointed at a Pacific Coastal Airlines plane flying into Kelowna International Airport on Dec. 1 marks the fifth time it has been reported this year.
Kelowna airport reopens to most commercial flights
August 25, 2023 - 9:56 AM

Travellers will be able to fly in and out of the Kelowna International Airport without wildfire restriction as of today.
Some daytime commercial flights resume at Kelowna airport
August 24, 2023 - 10:32 AM

Daytime flights have resumed in Kelowna, however some airspace restrictions remain in place as BC Wildfire Service continues local operations.
Kelowna airport partners with Paul Brand's #NotInMyCity to fight sex trafficking
May 25, 2023 - 10:08 AM

Human trafficking is such a dark and uncomfortable subject that many people shy away from talking about it.
Check with your airline before heading to Kamloops and Okanagan airports
February 28, 2023 - 9:29 AM

Snowfall has forced the cancellation of several flights in and out of Vancouver today, Feb. 28, which is having a ripple effect in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Broken fuel pump delays flights at Kelowna airport
December 28, 2022 - 12:19 PM

A broken fuel pump at the Kelowna airport means departing planes won't be taking off.
Vancouver airport disruptions trigger more flight cancellations in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 21, 2022 - 8:00 AM

Vancouver International Airport’s efforts to unsnarl its air traffic congestion after being closed much of the day yesterday, Dec. 20, means at least a dozen flight cancellations in Kamloops and the Okanagan this morning.
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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

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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

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