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Read More »Hundreds taking in annual Kelowna Fan Experience
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hundreds gathered to attend the Kelowna Fan Experience in the city’s downtown core on Saturday. The three-day event, which is taking place at three locations, began Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon. The Innovation Centre, Black Box Theatre and downtown branch of …
Read More »Kelowna, B.C. woman to paddle, row 365 km for autism awareness, fundraising
It may not be water sports season just yet but that’s not stopping a Kelowna, B.C., woman from choosing to spend a lot of time on Okanagan Lake these days. “It’s a bit chilly,” said Kim Inglis. Inglis has made it her mission to complete 365 km either on her …
Read More »Boats sunk by January cold snap removed from Okanagan Lake – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Kelowna says a half-dozen boats that sunk during January’s cold snap have been removed from Okanagan Lake. The removal process began late last month, around two weeks after a polar vortex froze the area, with temperatures dropping to -30 …
Read More »City of Kelowna, mayor being sued by developer of former RCMP site in downtown core – Okanagan
The City of Kelowna and its mayor are being sued by a building developer. At the heart of the 33-page lawsuit: How the former RCMP site in the downtown core is being handled. Once home to the city’s police station, which was demolished in 2018 after 50-plus years of service, …
Read More »Extreme cold in Okanagan impacting residents and businesses – Okanagan
While the extremely cold weather is keeping most Kelowna, B.C., residents inside, some are taking advantage of it. A trio of friends were out enjoying the empty outdoor ice rink at Stuart Park on Friday. “The cold doesn’t scare me away,” said Kamil Rogowski. ” I’m from Saskatoon originally, so …
Read More »West Kelowna residents voice concerns over proposed housing development – Okanagan
More than a dozen West Kelowna residents spoke out against a large housing development during a public hearing on Monday night. Surrey-based developer Landvision Group has proposed a multi-building apartment complex on a 12.4-acre lot on Auburn Road. The proposal includes five, four-storey buildings totalling 401 units that, if approved, …
Read More »Fundraising continues for Kelowna crane collapse memorial, tops $100K – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Fundraising continues for a permanent memorial commemorating the five crane-collapse victims in Kelowna two years ago. The North Okanagan Labour Council (NOLC) says it has a goal of raising $300,000 towards the memorial in Knowles Heritage Park, not far from where the …
Read More »Okanagan’s real estate listings could increase after new short-term rental rules – Okanagan
Jack Mendes is already contemplating what he will do with his short term rental unit in downtown Kelowna, B.C., if new legislation prohibits him from renting it to vacationers four months out of the year. “I am positive that I will sell it,” Mendes told Global news. “Right now, we …
Read More »West Kelowna, B.C. residents feel grief, relief as evacuation orders downgraded – Okanagan
Tammy Thomas and her husband Will suffered a tremendous loss when the McDougall Creek wildfire swept through the area off Bear Creek Road in West Kelowna, B.C. “It’s tough, and to hear it, though, and to see it…,” Thomas said. On Thursday for the very first time, Thomas was able …
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