News Items tag as: West Kelowna news

iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pet portraitist creates emotional works of art
November 20, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A West Kelowna artist has found her artistic niche by creating pet portraits.
Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author
November 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM

The newest book from a West Kelowna author is now available in stores in the Okanagan and a portion of the proceeds will go toward a Kelowna dog rescue.
West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
November 17, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

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.
West Kelowna water customers demand transparency, accountability from city council
November 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM

West Kelowna residents want more transparency in their drinking water and from city hall.
‘Time to slow down’: West Kelowna council prepares for a more frugal budget
November 06, 2024 - 7:00 PM

West Kelowna city council is preparing the budget for the upcoming year. Recent expensive projects and expensive projects coming in the future have made the city consider slowing down spending.
High school student killed in West Kelowna motorcycle crash
October 03, 2024 - 1:57 PM
iNwheels

A high school student died in a motorcycle crash this morning in West Kelowna.
Fatal motorcycle crash closes Highway 97 northbound in West Kelowna
October 03, 2024 - 11:05 AM
iNwheels

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a transport truck in West Kelowna and a section of Highway 97 remains closed.
West Kelowna reality TV star jailed for using 3D printer to make handguns
September 16, 2024 - 7:00 AM

When police walked into Vladimir Pleskot's West Kelowna apartment they discovered a 3D printer churning out a handgun.
First wheelchair basketball program for youth in Okanagan set to begin
September 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The Okanagan’s first youth wheelchair basketball program is coming to West Kelowna this fall.
UPDATE: Heavy manufacturing facility destroyed by fire in West Kelowna
August 21, 2024 - 2:00 PM

Fire crews have a handle on the industrial fire that broke out in West Kelowna this morning and forced the evacuation of nearby businesses.
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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: West Kelowna news

iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pet portraitist creates emotional works of art

Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure

West Kelowna water customers demand transparency, accountability from city council

‘Time to slow down’: West Kelowna council prepares for a more frugal budget

High school student killed in West Kelowna motorcycle crash

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Highway 97 northbound in West Kelowna

West Kelowna reality TV star jailed for using 3D printer to make handguns

First wheelchair basketball program for youth in Okanagan set to begin

UPDATE: Heavy manufacturing facility destroyed by fire in West Kelowna

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