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New West Kelowna winery could have major impact on number of Chinese tourists visiting the Okanagan
October 07, 2015 - 9:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - A new $30-million wine tour destination in West Kelowna could dramatically increase the number of foreign tourists coming to the Okanagan.
Meteor shower over the Okanagan this week
October 07, 2015 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN - Patient skywatchers will get a chance to view the Draconids meteor shower as it sets to peak this week.
Kelowna property tax exemption denial a hit for local non-profit
October 07, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - City hall handed out more than $1.5 million in property tax exemptions this week to churches, private schools and other non-profit organizations, but one organization did not get approved for exemption status.
ELECTION 2015: Local poll will help strategic voters in the North Okanagan decide their candidate
October 07, 2015 - 5:45 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - People in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding are doing what they can to make sure their strategic votes count in the upcoming federal election.
Cloudy brown water soon a thing of the past in Glenmore Ellison
October 07, 2015 - 11:39 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - It’s taken almost seven years and $20 million, but residents who have endured near constant water quality advisories in the Glenmore Ellison area are getting some relief.
Blue Rodeo to make Okanagan stop during Canadian tour
October 07, 2015 - 11:05 AM

KELOWNA - Iconic Canadian band Blue Rodeo is coming to Kelowna early next year.
Okanagan Marathon to shut down majority of downtown roads this weekend
October 07, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA - Thousands of runners from across the country will be lacing up their shoes and taking part in the 21^st annual BMO Okanagan Marathon in Kelowna this weekend.
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News Items tag as: KLOCT0715

New West Kelowna winery could have major impact on number of Chinese tourists visiting the Okanagan

Meteor shower over the Okanagan this week

Kelowna property tax exemption denial a hit for local non-profit

ELECTION 2015: Local poll will help strategic voters in the North Okanagan decide their candidate

Cloudy brown water soon a thing of the past in Glenmore Ellison

Blue Rodeo to make Okanagan stop during Canadian tour

Okanagan Marathon to shut down majority of downtown roads this weekend

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