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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
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of June 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjon

Four-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different than usual this year. Thompson Farm in Pritchard grows cherry trees on 275 acres of land, but due to a cold snap in January that destroyed fruit crops in the

North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval. The Senate approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana in its first of two votes

From no strata fees to discounted golf, Okanagan developers using promos to sell homes
From three years of no strata fees to paying no GST, developers in the Okanagan are giving away freebies to attract buyers. Purchase a new two-bedroom condo at Predator Ridge's new Vista Condominiums, starting at almost $900,000, and th

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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