News Items tag as: KLMAY1515

Conservatory dream dies, strip mall could rise from the ashes
May 16, 2015 - 2:31 PM

KELOWNA - When the Conservatory was first proposed 15 years ago on the corner of Glenmore Drive, the high-end seniors housing project was big news.
$1.4 million to train Okanagan Aboriginal workers for “in-demand” jobs
May 16, 2015 - 10:34 AM

VERNON – The province is spending nearly $1.4 million dollars to train 50 Aboriginal workers to be heavy equipment operators it says are in-demand.
City puts cash behind Strong Neighbourhoods program
May 15, 2015 - 4:32 PM

KELOWNA - Strong neighbourhoods make for strong towns and cities; that’s the basic premise behind a new program launched by the City of Kelowna and they are putting some cash behind it.
Premier asks you to burn responsibly this May long weekend
May 15, 2015 - 3:33 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – In light of the unseasonably hot and dry conditions throughout the province, Premier Christy Clark is asking residents to be extra cautious this long weekend.
Sick chicken gets first class medical care
May 15, 2015 - 2:34 PM

KELOWNA – There’s not much Dr. Steve Wilson of the Lakeshore Animal Clinic wouldn’t do for a sick pet. Even one that only cost $1.50.
A Royal Affair fundraiser channels Marie Antoinette for Opera Kelowna
May 15, 2015 - 12:14 PM

KELOWNA - Royals are hot right now and Opera Kelowna is well placed to take advantage of that with its latest fashion show fundraiser.
Local Crime Stoppers program tops province with help from Kelowna RCMP
May 15, 2015 - 10:35 AM

KELOWNA - It’s National Police Week and the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers is praising the local detachment for its pursuit of the tips the crime prevention group receives.
Dozens of vehicles impounded due to excessive speeding
May 15, 2015 - 8:34 AM

KELOWNA – In the last two months, more than 50 vehicles were ticketed and impounded for excessive speeding between Kelowna and Vernon.
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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: KLMAY1515

Conservatory dream dies, strip mall could rise from the ashes

$1.4 million to train Okanagan Aboriginal workers for “in-demand” jobs

City puts cash behind Strong Neighbourhoods program

Premier asks you to burn responsibly this May long weekend

Sick chicken gets first class medical care

A Royal Affair fundraiser channels Marie Antoinette for Opera Kelowna

Local Crime Stoppers program tops province with help from Kelowna RCMP

Dozens of vehicles impounded due to excessive speeding

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