News Items tag as: KLJUN2022

UPDATED: Lake Country high school fire deemed accidental
August 18, 2022 - 9:46 AM

A fire has damaged the roof and a couple of rooms at George Elliot Secondary in Lake Country.
Multiple Kelowna, Penticton road closures for Dream Rally Saturday
July 29, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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A parade of sports cars – loaded with passengers even more impressive than the luxury vehicles – will be cruising down Highway 97 from Penticton to Kelowna this weekend.
Flattest route from Alberta to Victoria goes right through Kamloops
July 26, 2022 - 2:47 PM

For motorists towing campers or driving RVs through the mountain ranges between Alberta and Victoria, in an effort to save gas dollars, it would be handy to know which route will burn the least amount of fuel.
Vancouver is selling gas at a bargain compared to Kamloops and Okanagan
July 09, 2022 - 4:30 PM
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Gas is currently cheaper in Vancouver than anywhere in Kamloops or the Okanagan.
Snowbirds migrate back to Kelowna after eight years
July 09, 2022 - 2:07 PM

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds graced the skies of the Central Okanagan with their first show in Kelowna in eight years.
Kelowna is number two, Kamloops 18th among Canada's best small cities
July 06, 2022 - 12:00 PM

Kelowna has been ranked one of Canada’s best small cities, second only to Victoria.
While managers spent lavishly, TNRD stripped legitimate lunch expenses from staff
July 06, 2022 - 6:00 AM

While the top brass at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District was splurging on fine wines in top restaurants, senior management was also attempting to strip a handful of off-site staff from claiming legitimate lunch expenses.
UBC researcher suggests ways to deal with urban heat in Kelowna
July 04, 2022 - 6:01 AM

With rising global temperature a University of British Columbia researcher has provided some suggestions regarding Kelowna’s plans to combat urban heat islands.
Kelowna bus stabber back in jail but may get out soon
July 03, 2022 - 5:20 PM

The prolific offender who stabbed someone to death on a Kelowna bus has a chance to get out of custody next week.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan
July 03, 2022 - 9:38 AM

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Okanagan Valley, the Thompson Nicola region, Boundary and the Shuswap.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

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

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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