News Items tag as: KLJUL2016

Premier to march in Kelowna pride parade
August 08, 2016 - 10:14 AM

KELOWNA – Premier Christy Clark will be a part of the We Are One pride march in Kelowna this weekend.
Rainy summer can't keep tourists away from Kelowna
August 02, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – The unusually wet summer and low Canadian dollar haven't had much impact on the number of tourists visiting Kelowna this year.
Three charged after safety check on Okanagan Lake
July 31, 2016 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - The rules of the road still apply when cruising the Okanagan waterways.
Police looking for owner of pickup truck that struck motorcycle and fled
July 31, 2016 - 2:12 PM

KELOWNA - Police are trying to put the pieces together in a blatant hit and run collision between a blue Chevrolet and black Yamaha motorcycle.
Police need help identifying this motorcycle theft suspect
July 31, 2016 - 1:35 PM

OKANAGAN - A motorcycle owner got more than he ordered when he stopped at a Kelowna Tim Horton's last week.
Midnight release of new Harry Potter book at local Chapters stores
July 30, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Tonight, the boy who lived gets new life with "potterheads" worldwide.
Firefighters act quickly to suppress large grass fire
July 30, 2016 - 9:30 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna Fire Department quickly dealt with a large grass fire yesterday, July 29.
Historical air photos prove popular on regional district website
July 29, 2016 - 9:00 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Local fans of orthophotography will have to wait another two years before there’s another update to the Central Okanagan’s aerial mapping service.
He's back: Controversial former chief challenging WFN's Louie
July 29, 2016 - 6:30 PM

WESTBANK FIRST NATION - Robert Louie is facing some tough and experienced competition to retain his role as Chief in the 2016 band election, including a controversial former chief.
Kelowna RCMP trade one of their helicopters for an airplane
July 29, 2016 - 4:01 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kelowna RCMP are trading one of their two police helicopters for an RCMP fixed wing airplane from the North District.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Residents evacuated by UBCO tower debacle won't live in newly announced facility
UBC Okanagan’s new downtown campus tower was a debacle and left dozens of people without a home, now the coalition tasked with setting the situation right has left out those who were displaced. The City of Kelowna, Pathways Abilities

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