News Items tag as: Rob Munro

E-bike ride share coming to Kelowna in mid-November – weather permitting
October 12, 2019 - 3:30 PM

A new Toronto company is planning to launch its e-scooter share program in Kelowna on Nov. 1 with its electric bike operation starting a couple of weeks later.
Why this Kelowna man is patrolling his neighbourhood at night
October 11, 2019 - 6:00 PM

If all the officials trying to deal with crime and homelessness really want to know what’s going on in their cities, they could do worse than taking an early morning ride with some Block Watch members in Kelowna.
New Kelowna bike route opens
October 11, 2019 - 3:53 PM

A protected bike lane on Sutherland Avenue between Pandosy and Ethel is now officially open.
Major Kid’s Zone improvements will make Christmas travelling easier at Kelowna Airport
October 11, 2019 - 2:33 PM

A tree fort-inspired play structure, slide and quiet space are coming to Kelowna International Airport’s Kid’s Zone.
Accelerate Okanagan’s acting CEO now permanent
October 11, 2019 - 11:32 AM

Brea Lake has been hired as the CEO of Accelerate Okanagan after serving as acting CEO for the past nine months.
Seconds of handling phone lands $275 fine for man driving in Kelowna
October 11, 2019 - 10:12 AM

Despite having his cellphone in hand for no more than 10 seconds, a Saskatchewan man was forced to drive back to Kelowna courts where he was found guilty of distracted driving.
West Kelowna police raids turn up fentanyl and cash
October 10, 2019 - 4:33 PM

Raids on three West Kelowna properties in March has led to three people being charged with drug offences today, Oct. 10.
Leading candidates take different views on leaders at West Kelowna forum
October 10, 2019 - 2:22 PM

KELOWNA - While it’s generally accepted that a federal election is much more about the leaders than the local candidates, undecided voters might want to ask themselves whether they want an MP who totally supports his leader or an MP who seems at odds with hers.
UPDATE: Only the Liberal candidate sees climate change as the biggest issue facing Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding
October 09, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Mary Ann Murphy may be out of step not only with her fellow Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola federal election candidates but also with the electorate.
Legacy group 'shocked' over council reactions to proposal
October 09, 2019 - 5:10 PM

KELOWNA - Les Bellamy is “shocked” by the negative reaction from city council against the Kelowna Legacy Group’s vision of a "world class" redevelopment of city-owned lands near City Hall.
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THOMPSON: Rats leaving a sinking ship
OPINION The rats aren’t leaving the sinking ship yet…but they are strapping on life vests. William Shakespeare wrote about rats on occasion - real and human - in his comic, tragic and historical pla