News Items tag as: KLAUG0515

Kitten rescued from rat trap needs a new home
August 05, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA – A young kitten is in need of a good home after a caring West Kelowna man rescued her from a rat trap last weekend.
One of two Peachland dogs involved in New Years Day attack ordered euthanized
August 05, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – A judge has ordered one of two dogs that attacked a 12-year-old lhasa apso cross on New Years Day be euthanized.
Cougar put down after stalking Black Mountain neighbourhood
August 05, 2015 - 4:17 PM

KELOWNA - A cougar spotted in a residential neighbourhood near Black Mountain Elementary was tranquilized and then euthanized yesterday afternoon.
Drought levels worsen in Okanagan and North Thompson
August 05, 2015 - 2:58 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Drought conditions are worsening in the region, enough according to the government to increase the drought rating for both the Okanagan and North Thompson regions by one level.
Lots on the table for Central Okanagan school trustees this fall
August 05, 2015 - 2:30 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - It may be the middle of summer but a new school year is fast approaching for the Central Okanagan School District.
UPDATE: Auto recycling shop burns in East Kelowna
August 05, 2015 - 11:10 AM

KELOWNA - A fire at Apple Valley Auto Recycling and Service in East Kelowna sent billowing smoke into the already hazy sky this morning.
Man dies after jumping off houseboat in the Shuswap
August 05, 2015 - 10:17 AM

SICAMOUS - The body of a 24-year-old who jumped off a houseboat yesterday and did not resurface has been recovered.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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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

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News Items tag as: KLAUG0515

Kitten rescued from rat trap needs a new home

One of two Peachland dogs involved in New Years Day attack ordered euthanized

Cougar put down after stalking Black Mountain neighbourhood

Drought levels worsen in Okanagan and North Thompson

Lots on the table for Central Okanagan school trustees this fall

UPDATE: Auto recycling shop burns in East Kelowna

Man dies after jumping off houseboat in the Shuswap

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