News Items tag as: KLJAN2020

Despite rising incomes in Central Okanagan, more needs to be done to keep poverty at bay
February 24, 2020 - 10:53 AM

With 10.2 per cent of Central Okanagan households considered to be in need of core house, the Central Okanagan Poverty Reduction Committee is asking Kelowna city council to fund a poverty reduction strategy.
1 in 4 teenage girls in Kamloops and the Okanagan cut themselves
February 22, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Don’t confuse teenagers who cut themselves on purpose with those contemplating suicide.
Westbank First Nation Grand Chief and renowned artist Noll Derriksan dies at 79
February 21, 2020 - 2:30 PM

Westbank First Nation leader and artist Noll Derriksan died Wednesday evening from "natural consequences," according to his wife Suki Derriksan. He was 79.
Why Kamloops and the Okanagan have high rates of teens using alcohol, drugs and having sex
February 21, 2020 - 11:45 AM

Teenagers in the Southern Interior are well above the provincial average when it comes to the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana as well as vaping and sexual activity.
Summerhill Winery wants to build a Culinary College for Humanity
February 21, 2020 - 10:30 AM

The owner of Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna wants to create a world class Culinary College for Humanity on top of his wine cellar.
Kelowna Pride looking for help as it gears up for Pride Week 2020
February 20, 2020 - 3:06 PM

Vendors, advertisers and volunteers are needed as Kelowna Pride builds on the growing success of its Pride Week celebrations.
Unemployment fell to an historic low in the Central Okanagan last year
February 20, 2020 - 12:45 PM

Even though the Central Okanagan’s workforce grew by 2,700 people last year the unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate in decades.
This Kelowna restaurateur wants you to know the true cost of meal delivery services
February 16, 2020 - 12:00 PM

In the old days – just a few years ago – the only way to enjoy most restaurant meals was to visit them in person.
Why electric vehicle charging stations in B.C.'s Interior is still 'the wild west'
February 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM

If you’re taking a break as you drive your electric car from Osoyoos to Kamloops, you might want to think about stopping in at Peachland’s free recharge station.
Multi-million-dollar West Kelowna condo project finally clears legal hurdles
February 09, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Gellatly Place is a 33-unit West Kelowna condo development that is sitting empty even though it was mostly finished in 2017 and given its occupancy permit on Dec. 13.
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News Items tag as: KLJAN2020

Despite rising incomes in Central Okanagan, more needs to be done to keep poverty at bay

1 in 4 teenage girls in Kamloops and the Okanagan cut themselves

Westbank First Nation Grand Chief and renowned artist Noll Derriksan dies at 79

Why Kamloops and the Okanagan have high rates of teens using alcohol, drugs and having sex

Summerhill Winery wants to build a Culinary College for Humanity

Kelowna Pride looking for help as it gears up for Pride Week 2020

Unemployment fell to an historic low in the Central Okanagan last year

This Kelowna restaurateur wants you to know the true cost of meal delivery services

Why electric vehicle charging stations in B.C.'s Interior is still 'the wild west'

Multi-million-dollar West Kelowna condo project finally clears legal hurdles

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