News Items tag as: KLSEP2023

Westbank First Nation outshining Okanagan cities on new home construction
October 31, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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When it comes to issuing building permits for new housing, the tiny Westbank First Nation is punching well above its weight.
Are rising prices making Okanagan skiing unaffordable?
October 14, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Alongside the rising price of groceries, rent and daily living, many area residents are learning that the price of skiing is also reaching an all-time high.
North Okanagan politician hopes to represent BC United for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
October 13, 2023 - 4:45 PM

The new boundaries for the old Kelowna-Lake Country riding now include Coldstream and an experienced local politician hopes to represent the riding from there.
Councillor Mohini Singh hopes to represent Kelowna for BC United
October 09, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Kelowna’s Mohini Singh hopes to be BC United’s candidate for the 2024 provincial elections and share her plans for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream.
Kelowna's Bal Grewal running to be BC United candidate for 2024
October 08, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Bal Grewal, Kelowna lawyer and business owner, hopes to be BC United’s next candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding in the 2024 provincial elections.
Adam Wilson steps from behind the curtain for BC United shot in Kelowna
October 07, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Adam Wilson is in the running to be BC United’s candidate for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream for the 2024 elections, moving from behind the scenes of political campaigns to step out front.
Gushue, Einarson curling for Canada at Pan Continental championship in Kelowna
October 06, 2023 - 1:00 PM

The Kelowna Curling Club is hosting the Pan Continental Curling Championship later this month.
Kelowna’s Prospera Place: Right size, right place just needs lots of TLC
October 04, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Even though it is 24 years old, Prospera Place – home of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets – has solid “bones” and many years, or even decades, of life left in it. But it's in a dire need of some serious upgrades.
Kelowna charity helps immigrant families adjust to the Canadian life
October 03, 2023 - 10:36 AM

A Kelowna based charity is developing new programs to help address the needs of immigrant families through extra curricular activities.
Mostly sunny week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan
October 03, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Kamloops and the most of the Okanagan are forecast to be mainly sunny today with a 30% chance of showers Wednesday then sunshine into next weekend.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

News Items tag as: KLSEP2023

Westbank First Nation outshining Okanagan cities on new home construction

Are rising prices making Okanagan skiing unaffordable?

North Okanagan politician hopes to represent BC United for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream

Councillor Mohini Singh hopes to represent Kelowna for BC United

Kelowna's Bal Grewal running to be BC United candidate for 2024

Adam Wilson steps from behind the curtain for BC United shot in Kelowna

Gushue, Einarson curling for Canada at Pan Continental championship in Kelowna

Kelowna’s Prospera Place: Right size, right place just needs lots of TLC

Kelowna charity helps immigrant families adjust to the Canadian life

Mostly sunny week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan

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