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Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
November 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna.
Kelowna parents suing after 9-year-old daughter died at KGH
November 29, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Kelowna couple whose nine-year-old daughter died three days after they took her to the emergency department is suing Interior Health and 10 doctors involved.
West Kelowna approves $2.5M for water treatment, but not $50 credit for residents
November 28, 2024 - 5:30 PM

West Kelowna is investing millions of dollars into water treatment plant upgrades, but the city isn't reimbursing people for money they spent flushing bad water out of the pipes.
Lace up your skates for these rinks around Okanagan, Kamloops
November 28, 2024 - 6:00 AM

With temperatures dropping below the freezing mark at night, residents waiting to hit an outdoor rink in the Okanagan and Kamloops won't have to wait much longer.
Kelowna proposes tax increase of 4.36% as budget talks begin
November 27, 2024 - 1:33 PM

The City of Kelowna is preparing its budget for 2025, and has proposed a property tax increase of 4.36 per cent.
Kelowna selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup
November 27, 2024 - 12:45 PM

Kelowna will be hosting the 106th Memorial Cup in spring 2026.
Kelowna didn't properly track $20M spent on homelessness last year
November 26, 2024 - 5:30 PM

Kelowna council learned this week more than half of the city's departments aren't tracking what is spent on the homelessness crisis.
Former Lake Country student with MS claims school district discriminated against her
November 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A former Lake Country high school student has won the first round of a BC Human Rights complaint alleging that teachers at her former school discriminated against her because she has multiple sclerosis.
Kelowna woman loses legal fight after misdiagnosis at Kelowna ER
November 25, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A Kelowna woman who was misdiagnosed during a visit to the emergency room at Kelowna General Hospital has lost a legal battle after she sued the doctor.
UBCO downtown Kelowna highrise debacle casts doubt on new 40-storey tower
November 25, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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City councillors expressed some concerns Monday about a proposed 40-storey tower on St. Paul Street right next to the UBC Okanagan’s downtown debacle, but the project is moving ahead.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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