News Items tag as: KLJAN2020

Sasquatch-like figure caught on Washington camera
December 18, 2021 - 12:00 PM

- This story was originally published Jan. 25, 2020.
Remember this? Man in Speedo caught on video waterskiing streets of Fernie
October 17, 2021 - 12:02 PM

—This story was published in February 2020.
Piece of Okanagan’s Adventureland theme park gets fairytale ending
February 20, 2021 - 12:02 PM

- This story was originally published Feb. 20, 2021.
Kelowna's Hotel Zed invites you to create a 2021 nooner baby this Valentine's Day
January 25, 2021 - 10:59 AM

Hotel Zed’s 2020 Nooner Babymaker promotional package increased Kelowna's population by one bouncing baby girl in 2020, and now the hotel is gearing up to add to its record of success.
Okanagan start ups increase in number during pandemic
January 24, 2021 - 2:39 PM

More tech entrepreneurs have been starting up businesses in the Okanagan and the head of Accelerate Okanagan thinks it stems from people wanting to try something new.
Conservation group creating action plan for Okanagan wildlife corridor
January 22, 2021 - 5:03 PM

An action plan for Okanagan governments and land owners will soon be made available to protect a wildlife corridor that spans between two regional parks.
Waiting game for Kelowna veterans association to find new clubhouse
January 18, 2021 - 7:00 AM

It’s a waiting game to see what the future holds for a Rutland veterans association that has ties to Kelowna dating back to the 1970s.
Kelowna RCMP officer loses 15 days pay after pointing gun at co-worker
January 17, 2021 - 10:00 AM

A Kelowna RCMP officer was docked 15 days pay and transferred after pointing her gun at a colleague.
TREE WELLS: The hidden hazard every skier and snowboarder needs to know
January 10, 2021 - 9:00 AM

If you ski or snowboard, you might already be aware of this hidden, potentially-fatal hazard and yet every winter, but first responders are called to rescue people stuck in tree wells.
Lake Country blaze destroys garage, vehicle
January 08, 2021 - 9:49 AM

A fire that started from a kerosene heater destroyed a detached garage in Lake Country last night.
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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 third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

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: KLJAN2020

Sasquatch-like figure caught on Washington camera

Remember this? Man in Speedo caught on video waterskiing streets of Fernie

Piece of Okanagan’s Adventureland theme park gets fairytale ending

Kelowna's Hotel Zed invites you to create a 2021 nooner baby this Valentine's Day

Okanagan start ups increase in number during pandemic

Conservation group creating action plan for Okanagan wildlife corridor

Waiting game for Kelowna veterans association to find new clubhouse

Kelowna RCMP officer loses 15 days pay after pointing gun at co-worker

TREE WELLS: The hidden hazard every skier and snowboarder needs to know

Lake Country blaze destroys garage, vehicle

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