News Items tag as: KLSEP2022

'Scared to death': Some homeless Kelowna campers feeling unsafe after man run over
October 07, 2022 - 7:00 AM

A Kelowna man currently living at a homeless camp along the Okanagan Rail Trail says its residents are scared and concerned after a man was run over in a tent last month.
UBCO developing first food hub at a Canadian university
October 03, 2022 - 7:00 AM

The UBC Okanagan and the student union are building a food hub that's the first of its kind on a Canadian university campus.
Okanagan Scouts group permanently disbands due to vaccine policy
October 02, 2022 - 8:44 AM

The 1st Lake Country Scouts group has permanently disbanded and the COVID-19 vaccine mandates appear to have been the last straw.
iN VIDEO: How divers created and sunk the popular Ogopogo statue
October 01, 2022 - 6:00 AM

An Ogopogo statue that has been a popular diving site near Paul’s Tomb for more than 20 years is getting a boost of popularity online.
Kelowna rally part of worldwide protests after death of Mahsa Amini
September 30, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Kelowna will be joining cities around the world holding protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.
Couple with mental and physical health challenges living in pickup truck in Kelowna
September 30, 2022 - 7:00 AM
iNhome

Due to the housing and health-care crises, an Okanagan couple have been living in their pickup truck with their cat for more than a year.
Record number of homeless people at Kelowna Rail Trail camp site
September 30, 2022 - 6:00 AM

A record number of people are sleeping rough at Kelowna’s homeless camping site along the Okanagan Rail Trail.
Kelowna could get full-time RCMP Emergency Response Team
September 29, 2022 - 7:00 AM

B.C. RCMP headquarters is looking to expand its tactical Emergency Response Team to a full-time squad in Kelowna.
Kelowna pastor who broke COVID rules loses legal challenge
September 28, 2022 - 4:43 PM

A Kelowna pastor who held a church service during lockdown has lost a legal challenge against the province.
Peachland's medieval Gasthaus on the Lake reopens
September 28, 2022 - 12:03 PM
iNwine

A popular German restaurant on Peachland’s waterfront is reopening for medieval dining after months of repairs following a burst pipe and the resulting damage.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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

News Items tag as: KLSEP2022

'Scared to death': Some homeless Kelowna campers feeling unsafe after man run over

UBCO developing first food hub at a Canadian university

Okanagan Scouts group permanently disbands due to vaccine policy

iN VIDEO: How divers created and sunk the popular Ogopogo statue

Kelowna rally part of worldwide protests after death of Mahsa Amini

Couple with mental and physical health challenges living in pickup truck in Kelowna

Record number of homeless people at Kelowna Rail Trail camp site

Kelowna could get full-time RCMP Emergency Response Team

Kelowna pastor who broke COVID rules loses legal challenge

Peachland's medieval Gasthaus on the Lake reopens

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