News Items tag as: KLJUN2017

Normal levels in Okanagan Lake not expected until end of July
July 05, 2017 - 1:56 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The removal and pickup of about two million sandbags in the Central Okanagan is underway, two months after the flood waters first impacted people in the region.
Boaters on Okanagan Lake respectful of rules over the Canada day long weekend
July 04, 2017 - 3:58 PM

KELOWNA - Okanagan Lake was filled with boaters this past weekend, and according to RCMP, most were taking the safety precautions necessary under the current flooding conditions.
Burton Cummings coming to Kelowna
July 04, 2017 - 10:39 AM

KELOWNA - Legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings will be in Kelowna this fall, as part of his Up Close and Alone tour.
Wildfire extinguished near winery in West Kelowna
July 04, 2017 - 9:03 AM

WEST KELOWNA - A wildfire sparked by a burn barrel was doused by West Kelowna fire crews on Mount Boucherie near Elk Road last night.
Kelowna's Journey Home homelessness strategy an evolving project
July 03, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Research to put together a strategy to tackle homelessness in Kelowna has been ongoing for the past seven months and, according to the City’s social development manager, the process will continue to evolve.
Business owners say Leon Avenue is getting worse
June 30, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – The Thain family from Victoria chose Leon Avenue at random.
Beaches and boat launches reopen just in time for the Canada Day long weekend
June 30, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Residents in the Central Okanagan have gotten used to seeing 'closed' signs at City beaches, parks and boat launches on Okanagan Lake, but a number of these will be reopened just in time for the Canada Day long weekend.
Rethink 150 'intervention' at Knox Mountain Park removed before anyone noticed
June 30, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - As efforts by local indigenous groups to encourage people consider the colonial legacy on First Nations gain momentum ahead of Canada Day, July 1, one creative effort disappeared within hours.
Lots to do in Kelowna this Canada Day long weekend
June 30, 2017 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - The highly anticipated Canada Day long weekend is here, and aside from the dozens of events going on in celebration, there are even more events that will keep you busy until Tuesday.
Local woman charged with threatening politicians not present for first day in court
June 30, 2017 - 3:03 PM

KELOWNA – The woman accused of threatening then-Premier and Westside-Kelowna MLA Christy Clark and former Forests minister and Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson made her first appearance in court today, June 30.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

News Items tag as: KLJUN2017

Normal levels in Okanagan Lake not expected until end of July

Boaters on Okanagan Lake respectful of rules over the Canada day long weekend

Burton Cummings coming to Kelowna

Wildfire extinguished near winery in West Kelowna

Kelowna's Journey Home homelessness strategy an evolving project

Business owners say Leon Avenue is getting worse

Beaches and boat launches reopen just in time for the Canada Day long weekend

Rethink 150 'intervention' at Knox Mountain Park removed before anyone noticed

Lots to do in Kelowna this Canada Day long weekend

Local woman charged with threatening politicians not present for first day in court

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