News Items tag as: KLDEC2023

Why B.C. RCMP isn't using its cannabis impairment testing kits
January 07, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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Roadside testing kits for cannabis impaired drivers have been approved for use in Canada, but have a mixed reception and limited use in B.C.
Kelowna Legion latest building damaged by UBCO campus construction
January 03, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The Royal Canadian Legion in downtown Kelowna is now closed due to concerns about structural damage caused by UBC Okanagan digging an underground parking lot for it's downtown campus next door.
Who's really driving the vision to redevelop Kelowna’s North End?
January 02, 2024 - 9:00 AM

One of Kelowna’s oldest neighbourhoods is in the midst of a major makeover and long-time residents say their interests are playing second fiddle to a major lumber company.
Is 2024 the year Okanagan Lake floating bridge becomes a suspension bridge?
January 02, 2024 - 7:00 AM

This is shaping up to be the driest year on record in terms and if this continues, by the end of winter, could set a modern-day low water level record for Okanagan Lake.
Will it ever be safe to go home after Okanagan and Shuswap wildfires?
January 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the McDougall Creek wildfire in and around West Kelowna and the Bush Creek East Wildfire in the Shuswap last summer. But hundreds more homes were damaged, even if just by smoke drifting in through open windows.
No secrets when the City of Kelowna wants to buy land
December 31, 2023 - 7:00 PM

The City of Kelowna buys a lot of property through a variety of different processes. But, in all cases, the seller knows it’s the city wanting to buy.
The Block is drawing workers back to the office in Kelowna but slowly
December 31, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Kelowna’s newest office tower, The Block, is almost finished and while spaces haven’t been snapped up nearly as fast as the builders would have liked, they are optimistic it will be a huge success in the long run.
Lack of trust, consistency led to demise of Kelowna’s Journey Home Society in its efforts to end homelessness
December 31, 2023 - 3:30 PM

After five years and at least $1 million in Kelowna taxpayers’ dollars, the Journey Home Society is no longer part of the city’s efforts to end homelessness.
Why there may not be any Okanagan ice wine this winter
December 31, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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While the warm winter to date is not good for ice wine it’s not actually the reason why there may not be any produced in the Okanagan this season.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna mentalist enchants with mind-blowing illusions
December 30, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Kelowna has its own international award-winning illusionist and he's the only mentalist to have a residency in the Okanagan.
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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 week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

Developer hoping for approval on controversial downtown Kelowna skyscraper
The redevelopment of the former RCMP detachment site in downtown Kelowna has been bogged down in controversy, but the developer is not deterred and is making another attempt to get permission from the city for a skyscraper. Appelt Propertie

News Items tag as: KLDEC2023

Why B.C. RCMP isn't using its cannabis impairment testing kits

Kelowna Legion latest building damaged by UBCO campus construction

Who's really driving the vision to redevelop Kelowna’s North End?

Is 2024 the year Okanagan Lake floating bridge becomes a suspension bridge?

Will it ever be safe to go home after Okanagan and Shuswap wildfires?

No secrets when the City of Kelowna wants to buy land

The Block is drawing workers back to the office in Kelowna but slowly

Lack of trust, consistency led to demise of Kelowna’s Journey Home Society in its efforts to end homelessness

Why there may not be any Okanagan ice wine this winter

iN VIDEO: Kelowna mentalist enchants with mind-blowing illusions

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