News Items tag as: KLMAY2024

UBCO tower debacle could set back Kelowna’s downtown development
June 01, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The recent controversy surrounding the damage caused by UBC Okanagan’s attempt to build a deep underground parking garage could discourage developers from attempting similar projects that would enable more development in downtown Kelowna.
Officials close portion of West Kelowna nut farm due to aggressive deer with fawns
May 31, 2024 - 3:29 PM

Officials have closed the orchard portion of the Gellatly Nut Farm in West Kelowna because of an aggressive deer with two fawns.
Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith's 60th birthday tour coming to Okanagan
May 30, 2024 - 4:43 PM

Another big name is coming to Lake Country this fall, Ron Sexsmith.
Hope RCMP reaching out for tips in suspicious death
May 30, 2024 - 2:46 PM

A man was found dead in Hope and police have determined the death is suspicious and are seeking the public’s help.
Kelowna RCMP raid on drug dealer’s home nets guns, drugs and cash
May 30, 2024 - 1:55 PM

What started with a traffic stop of a Kelowna man ‘known to police’ ended with a raid on the driver’s home and the seizure of guns, drugs and cash almost a week ago.
BC Highway Patrol crackdown catches drivers hitting ridiculously excessive speeds
May 30, 2024 - 10:49 AM

Members of the RCMP's highway patrol in BC caught drivers going more than double the speed limit over the May long weekend.
BC United selects candidate to replace Kelowna-Mission incumbent who’s quitting politics
May 29, 2024 - 10:26 AM

BC United has found a replacement for Renee Merrifield who announced earlier this month she was quitting politics.
BC wants to seize two properties from parents of high risk Okanagan sex offender
May 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The B.C. Government wants to seize property used by a prolific Okanagan sex offender — and owned by his parents.
Fire that destroyed Kelowna automotive business was arson
May 28, 2024 - 4:47 PM

The cause of a massive fire at a Kelowna automotive shop this past weekend is suspicious and RCMP are investigating it as an arson.
Kelowna brewery wins best gluten-free beer for third time
May 28, 2024 - 7:30 AM
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A Kelowna brewery took home awards for the best gluten-free beer in Canada.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: KLMAY2024

UBCO tower debacle could set back Kelowna’s downtown development

Officials close portion of West Kelowna nut farm due to aggressive deer with fawns

Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith's 60th birthday tour coming to Okanagan

Hope RCMP reaching out for tips in suspicious death

Kelowna RCMP raid on drug dealer’s home nets guns, drugs and cash

BC Highway Patrol crackdown catches drivers hitting ridiculously excessive speeds

BC United selects candidate to replace Kelowna-Mission incumbent who’s quitting politics

BC wants to seize two properties from parents of high risk Okanagan sex offender

Fire that destroyed Kelowna automotive business was arson

Kelowna brewery wins best gluten-free beer for third time

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