News Items tag as: KLNOV2023

Newcomers to Okanagan shocked by Canada's tipping culture
December 04, 2023 - 7:30 AM
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Gas stations and corner stores in Kamloops and across the Okanagan are starting to cash in on a nationwide tipping craze by adding the option to their card machines. This is on top of the substantial tipping percentage expected at most restaurants now.
A 'Canadian story on a local basis': the importance of Kelowna CN Rail Station
December 03, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Railways define Canada’s history and, of course, were a driving force for British Columbia to join Canadian confederation in 1871. Kelowna’s CN Station represents this history and shows how a small fruit growing town could grow into a thriving city.
B.C. Highway Patrol kicked off its counter impaired driving initiative last night
December 03, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Last night, Dec. 2, was the beginning of B.C. Highway Patrol’s counter impaired driving initiative, Light Up the Province.
Stuff to do indoors this winter in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 03, 2023 - 8:00 AM

Snow and freezing temperatures aren’t for everyone. Luckily, there’s a range of activities to take part in this winter that don’t require a thermal layer.
$31M from feds will do little to deal with Kelowna's housing affordability crisis
December 02, 2023 - 3:30 PM
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As the first BC city to get money out of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, Kelowna is ahead of the others in its efforts to get more desperately needed housing built faster.
iN MAPS: The best festive holiday lights to view in Kelowna
December 02, 2023 - 6:00 AM

'Tis the season to be jolly and go for a tour around the community to take in the Christmas lights and festive decorations at these holiday houses and displays in Kelowna.
Kelowna aerospace company will provide maintenance for Canada's new spy planes
December 01, 2023 - 12:00 PM

A Kelowna-based aerospace company will be maintaining the RCAF's new surveillance planes the federal government is buying from Boeing.
Elderly dog in rough shape found wandering alone recovering in Kelowna
December 01, 2023 - 10:35 AM

A seven-year-old black Labrador retriever was found wandering in the West Kootenay recently and was found to be in serious need of dental surgery.
Own a new home on this Shuswap golf course for a mere $360,000
December 01, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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The dream of owning a home on a golf course is normally only achievable for a wealthy few.
Watch for big changes in what you can build on your property in Kelowna
November 30, 2023 - 6:00 PM
iNhome

The provincial government is in the midst of passing legislation that will allow up to four housing units on most single-family lots in BC.
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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

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