News Items tag as: KLFEB2016

MP Fuhr disappointed with own government's decision on electoral reform
February 03, 2017 - 11:24 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr says he is disappointed with his own government after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backed away from a key election promise.
Dragons’ Den looking for more entrepreneurs from B.C. Interior
March 07, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA - Entrepreneurs looking for their big break could get when auditions for the popular TV show Dragons’ Den make a stop in Kelowna this week.
Kelowna boy who beat bone cancer will meet his heroes
February 29, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – The Kelowna boy who beat bone cancer in 2014 got a special message from a Harlem Globetrotter last week.
Kelowna police officer charged with assaulting suspect won't be investigated by Independent Investigations Office
February 29, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – The independent group charged with the responsibility of investigating police-related incidents in B.C. says it probably won’t be looking into the Kelowna Mountie who may have assaulted a suspect during an arrest last year.
Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools
February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Post secondary schools around the Thompson-Okanagan are taking a hard look at promoting healthier drinking habits among students.
Distracted driver runs red light, hits city bus in Kelowna
February 29, 2016 - 2:44 PM

KELOWNA – A Penticton woman, police suspect was distracted while driving, ran a red light at Bernard Avenue and caused a crash that sent two people to hospital Sunday evening.
Interior Health laundry workers rally ahead of privatization decision
February 29, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority took to the streets one more time today, hoping to influence a decision on whether to privatize laundry services.
Hundreds attend first ever Lake Country Children's Festival
February 29, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA – The Lake Country Community Complex hosted the first ever Indoor Children’s Festival over the weekend and organizers are calling it an overwhelming success.
Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan
February 29, 2016 - 8:57 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures staying above seasonal normals most days, and at least a chance of rain every day, this week is shaping up to be another one full of spring-like weather.
Police claim alcohol behind weekend collision in downtown Kelowna
February 29, 2016 - 8:44 AM

KELOWNA - Police say a man is facing charges in connection with a collision in downtown Kelowna.
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THOMPSON: We’re not all in the same boat when it comes to climate change
OPINION Historically, when the rich and powerful in the U.S. lose an ocean-front home to some natural disaster - hurricane, tsunami, flood or fire - everyone paying taxes helps them re-build. It’s like a bad tim

Armstrong IPE gets licensed area for beer, ciders
For the first time, the Armstrong Provincial Exhibition and Stampede will serve local beer and ciders. The Armstrong IPE announced its new Haystack’s Backyard Family Patio last week and the area features local craft beer and ciders.

North Dakota recreational pot measure approved for ballot
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote in November. The group, New Approach North Dakota, submitted more than the required 15,582 va

Loss of out-of-town buyers bringing Kelowna house sales to near record lows
Sales of single-family houses in Kelowna in July were the third lowest they’ve been in 30 years. Since 1991, there were only two months of July that had fewer sales than the 124 that sold last month. Those were 1994 when 121 sold and

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News Items tag as: KLFEB2016

MP Fuhr disappointed with own government's decision on electoral reform

Dragons’ Den looking for more entrepreneurs from B.C. Interior

Kelowna boy who beat bone cancer will meet his heroes

Kelowna police officer charged with assaulting suspect won't be investigated by Independent Investigations Office

Project combats unhealthy drinking habits at Thompson-Okanagan post-secondary schools

Distracted driver runs red light, hits city bus in Kelowna

Interior Health laundry workers rally ahead of privatization decision

Hundreds attend first ever Lake Country Children's Festival

Rainy weather to continue this week in the Okanagan

Police claim alcohol behind weekend collision in downtown Kelowna

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