News Items tag as: KLJUL2017

Interior gas prices poised to climb ahead of long weekend
August 03, 2017 - 10:12 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Some gas stations across the Interior have begun raising their prices ahead of the long weekend, but there are still bargains to be had in all major cities.
Summer tourism struggles? Tourism Kelowna says hotel occupancy in Kelowna is up
August 02, 2017 - 10:36 AM

KELOWNA - Although some local businesses are struggling this summer, hotel occupancy is up from last year.
Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
August 02, 2017 - 9:45 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is warning workers to be aware of the risks associated with the heat.
HE'S BACK: Former MLA Ben Stewart looking to fill vacant Kelowna-West seat
August 01, 2017 - 2:47 PM

KELOWNA – A well-known politician is taking aim at the vacant seat left by former premier and Kelowna-West MLA Christy Clark.
Kelowna teen fined for raising wild goose
August 01, 2017 - 1:57 PM

KELOWNA – A 17-year-old animal lover from Kelowna says B.C. Conservation Officers confiscated a goose he says he rescued and released — and he doesn't think the goose will survive in the wild.
Where Kelowna's homeless can seek shelter in heat wave
July 31, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - The Gospel Mission downtown Kelowna is preparing for a busy week, as soaring temperatures are forcing the homeless population to seek shelter.
Air quality advisories issued for Nicola and Okanagan regions
July 31, 2017 - 6:10 PM

The Nicola Region and the Okanagan Valley have now been placed under a smokey skies bulletin.
iN PHOTOS: Behind Kelowna’s latest festival fashion trend
July 31, 2017 - 4:37 PM

CONTENT ADVISORY
Water quality advisory no longer in effect
July 31, 2017 - 4:26 PM

KELOWNA - The McKinley Landing area is no longer under a water quality advisory.
Water quality advisory issued for Ellison
July 31, 2017 - 4:24 PM

KELOWNA - Ellison is no longer under a boil water notice.
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News Items tag as: KLJUL2017

Interior gas prices poised to climb ahead of long weekend

Summer tourism struggles? Tourism Kelowna says hotel occupancy in Kelowna is up

Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures

HE'S BACK: Former MLA Ben Stewart looking to fill vacant Kelowna-West seat

Kelowna teen fined for raising wild goose

Where Kelowna's homeless can seek shelter in heat wave

Air quality advisories issued for Nicola and Okanagan regions

iN PHOTOS: Behind Kelowna’s latest festival fashion trend

Water quality advisory no longer in effect

Water quality advisory issued for Ellison

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