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Scotch and fine spirits society takes off in Kelowna
August 29, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - Born of shared interest and gap in the market, the Kelowna Scotch and Fine Spirits Society held its inaugural meeting this week at a local restaurant.
Naked yoga now an option in Kelowna
August 29, 2015 - 4:35 PM

KELOWNA - It might never become a thing, but naked yoga has made its debut in Kelowna.
Drink and learn: A new kind of art class
August 28, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – A unique new kind of art class that combines painting with alcohol is coming to Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton next month.
Man arrested for groping store employee found not criminally responsible
August 28, 2015 - 4:39 PM

KELOWNA – A 61-year-old man arrested for groping a female clerk at a downtown clothing store earlier this year won’t face any jail time as a judge ruled him not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.
RCMP marine unit focus is saving lives not writing tickets
August 28, 2015 - 4:30 PM

OKANAGAN - With just one boat covering lakes throughout the southern Interior, there’s plenty of times when the long arm of the law simply ends at the lakeshore.
Cool, wet weather helping crews battle four wildfires in Central Okanagan; forecast wind a worry
August 28, 2015 - 11:26 AM

KELOWNA – Wildfire crews have been busy the last 24 hours with four wildfires burning around Kelowna but the wet weather today is helping control the largest fire on Little White Mountain.
Rainy weather and thunderstorms for Okanagan
August 28, 2015 - 11:22 AM

OKANAGAN - In the wake of the extended period of hot, dry weather, the Okanagan is about to receive several days of rain.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
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News Items tag as: KLAUG2815

Scotch and fine spirits society takes off in Kelowna

Naked yoga now an option in Kelowna

Drink and learn: A new kind of art class

Man arrested for groping store employee found not criminally responsible

RCMP marine unit focus is saving lives not writing tickets

Cool, wet weather helping crews battle four wildfires in Central Okanagan; forecast wind a worry

Rainy weather and thunderstorms for Okanagan

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