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Nicole Saebels never imagined that she’d spend her golden years worrying about whether she’d be able to keep a roof over her head. But residents of a Kelowna, B.C., supportive housing building now know all too well that life takes unexpected turns. “In three months I am going to be …
Read More »Kelowna gets OK to take over Glenmore-Ellison water district – Okanagan
And then there were three. On Friday, the City of Kelowna, B.C., announced that its takeover of the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District was officially underway after getting the green light from the province. A decade ago, there were five public but separate watering districts in the greater Kelowna area. Now, there …
Read More »Memorial for Kelowna crane collapse nears fundraising goal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nearly $20,000 was raised at a Sunday night concert to support the creation of a memorial for the five men who died in Kelowna’s 2021 crane collapse. The Revelry Food and Music Hub, one of Kelowna’s new music venues, hosted country musician …
Read More »Mother of Kelowna crane collapse victim on mission to establish memorial with country star’s help
Danielle Pritchett’s son was one of five men killed in downtown Kelowna nearly three years ago when a crane being dismantled collapsed to the ground in one of the most significant workplace accidents the city has ever seen. Her son Cailen Vilness, as well as Jared Zook, Brad Zawislak, Patrick …
Read More »Garbage truck rollover near city dump in Kelowna
Police say the truck’s load shifted, resulting in the vehicle rolling over onto its side. News Source link
Read More »Search for missing Kelowna man paused again
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The search for a missing 79-year-old Kelowna man has been put on hold pending further direction from police, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue officials said Sunday. Allan Francescutti was last seen April 16, and the search that got underway April 21 has …
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 …
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