News Items tag as: KLJAN2018

Major West Kelowna development delayed
January 08, 2019 - 4:24 PM

WEST KELOWNA - The massive Blackmun Village resort proposed for a waterfront property along Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna has been delayed at the developer’s request.
Confirmed flu cases in Interior Health Authority up from last year
January 04, 2019 - 1:30 PM

An early start to this year’s flu season is one of many factors contributing to a significant increase in confirmed influenza cases in the Interior Health Authority.
Snowmobilers rescued after doing everything right to aid in the search
January 04, 2019 - 8:54 AM

KELOWNA - Two snowmobilers were led to safety above Myra Canyon by search and rescue crews late last night.
Quarter of 100 most expensive B.C. Interior homes within few kilometres of each other
January 03, 2019 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - The three key words in real estate are: location, location, location.
Community Court poised to return to Kelowna after six-year absence
January 03, 2019 - 10:09 AM

KELOWNA - The next step in a two-year effort to re-establish a Community Court in Kelowna should happen this month as proponents wait to hear if their application will be supported.
Leon Avenue homeless shelter puts visible dent in Kelowna street scene
February 02, 2018 - 4:02 PM

KELOWNA - Cornerstone on Leon Avenue in downtown Kelowna is halfway through its temporary mandate as a low-barrier homeless shelter of last resort.
School district looks to bolster French Immersion in the Central Okanagan
January 31, 2018 - 8:30 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - French Immersion could soon be offered to more West Kelowna students.
The real cost of the comments you post on Facebook
January 31, 2018 - 6:00 PM

Now more than ever, the stakes are high for people commenting defamatory statements online, and what you're saying in your Facebook comments could have major legal implications.
Overdose warning stemmed from fatal overdoses across Interior: Chief medical health officer
January 31, 2018 - 5:00 PM

THOMPSON OKANAGAN - After nine fatal overdoses in the Interior Health region, an overdose warning remains in place for all drug users.
Genderless driver's licence gets tourist barred from Kelowna flight
January 31, 2018 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – A tourist from New Zealand wasn’t allowed to board her flight at Kelowna International Airport last weekend, because her driver’s licence doesn't list her gender.
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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

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: KLJAN2018

Major West Kelowna development delayed

Confirmed flu cases in Interior Health Authority up from last year

Snowmobilers rescued after doing everything right to aid in the search

Quarter of 100 most expensive B.C. Interior homes within few kilometres of each other

Community Court poised to return to Kelowna after six-year absence

Leon Avenue homeless shelter puts visible dent in Kelowna street scene

School district looks to bolster French Immersion in the Central Okanagan

The real cost of the comments you post on Facebook

Overdose warning stemmed from fatal overdoses across Interior: Chief medical health officer

Genderless driver's licence gets tourist barred from Kelowna flight

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