News Items tag as: KLFEB2023

Kelowna City Staff push back against 26 storey development proposal in Prospera Place parking lot
February 25, 2024 - 1:00 PM
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City Staff are asking Kelowna City Council to not permit the three towers, set to be built in the Prospera Place parking lot, reach 26 storeys.
Why more time is needed to decide fate of plan to redevelop Kelowna golf course
March 01, 2023 - 6:00 AM

The conversion of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course to industrial land was no spur of the moment decision that Kelowna city council is now aiming to reverse.
Bright future foreseen for all sectors of Kelowna’s economy: report
February 28, 2023 - 4:33 PM
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As the world emerges from the COVID pandemic and lives through months of high inflation and high interest rates, Kelowna's retail and industrial land is rapidly filling up as the city continues to grow dramatically.
Improvised device detonated by bomb squad not targeting nearby businesses: Kelowna RCMP
February 28, 2023 - 1:43 PM

An improvised explosive device or IED detonated by the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit in Kelowna yesterday, Feb. 27, didn't appear to be targeted the nearby businesses.
Central Okanagan park closed due to cougar activity
February 28, 2023 - 12:13 PM

A Central Okanagan regional park has been closed after a cougar was reported in the park.
RCMP safely detonate explosive device safely near Kelowna restaurant
February 28, 2023 - 11:12 AM

RCMP detonated an explosive device found near a Wendy's restaurant in Kelowna last night and reopened Highway 97 after the busy route was closed for hours.
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.
Kelowna lawyer fined $5,000 for failing to verify clients' identity
February 28, 2023 - 6:00 AM

A Kelowna lawyer has been fined $5,000 for failing to verify the identity of several clients.
Kelowna mobile home park residents want their rights considered by developer
February 27, 2023 - 5:08 PM
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Given the huge demand for new housing in Kelowna, developers are moving in to buy up older properties and redevelop them in the hopes of making huge profits. But residents of units in the Central Mobile Home Park want their rights considered before Kerkhoff Construction goes ahead and boots them out.
Kelowna strip club wants to stay open until 3 a.m.
February 27, 2023 - 3:47 PM
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Operators of the Liquid Zoo, a Kelowna strip club, want to stay open an extra hour each night.
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News Items tag as: KLFEB2023

Kelowna City Staff push back against 26 storey development proposal in Prospera Place parking lot

Why more time is needed to decide fate of plan to redevelop Kelowna golf course

Bright future foreseen for all sectors of Kelowna’s economy: report

Improvised device detonated by bomb squad not targeting nearby businesses: Kelowna RCMP

Central Okanagan park closed due to cougar activity

RCMP safely detonate explosive device safely near Kelowna restaurant

Check with your airline before heading to Kamloops and Okanagan airports

Kelowna lawyer fined $5,000 for failing to verify clients' identity

Kelowna mobile home park residents want their rights considered by developer

Kelowna strip club wants to stay open until 3 a.m.

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