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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
November 21, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament Members of Parliament in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context.
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pet portraitist creates emotional works of art
November 20, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A West Kelowna artist has found her artistic niche by creating pet portraits.
Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
November 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury.
Former Kelowna man guilty of intimidating justice system gets another break from justice system
November 18, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A former Kelowna man found guilty of intimidation of the justice system has successfully avoided being sentenced for the third time.
Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author
November 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM

The newest book from a West Kelowna author is now available in stores in the Okanagan and a portion of the proceeds will go toward a Kelowna dog rescue.
Kelowna on official shortlist for a professional soccer team
November 17, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Kelowna is one of the cities being considered for a Canadian Premier League soccer franchise following the big turnout for a match earlier this year.
West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
November 17, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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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.
Kelowna looking to update outdated cannabis bylaws
November 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM
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Kelowna still has bylaws for cannabis producers and retailers from before legalization, and the city plans to update those.
$40 and 5 minutes to find true love speed dating in the Okanagan
November 16, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Dating and meeting new people can be difficult, especially when it seems like there aren’t many places to comfortably approach someone who has caught your eye.
First snowfall of the year in Okanagan, Kamloops expected Saturday
November 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Meteorologists are anticipating the first snow of the year in Kamloops and the Okanagan this Saturday.
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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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