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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 …
Read More »Kelowna, B.C. teen in critical condition after fall from e-scooter – Okanagan
A 19-year-old teen remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) after she fell off of a rented Lime e-scooter. RCMP said the accident happened just before midnight on Friday in the 1600 block of Gordon Drive, but the circumstances that led to the …
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Read More »Safety measures in place as heat warning declared for Okanagan – Okanagan
At Centennial Food Solutions in Kelowna, B.C., workers have an easy way to beat the current heat. “It is no question the coolest job in town,” said branch manager Glenn Gartner. The workers get to spend spend a lot of their work day in a freezer storage where the temperature …
Read More »Construction underway on more affordable rental units in Kelowna – Okanagan
Construction is underway on more affordable housing in Kelowna. On Friday, federal, provincial and local housing officials announced they were spending $14.1 million on 75 rental units aimed at seniors, families, people with disabilities and individuals with low-to-moderate incomes. The low-rise apartment building is located at 651 Cambridge Ave., and …
Read More »Kelowna RCMP seeking identity of man who ripped down trans flag – Okanagan
A man was caught on video ripping down a trans flag the day before Pride Month, and now Kelowna RCMP are hoping the public can help identify him. Police say the incident happened on Wednesday, May 31, around 8:45 p.m., in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery. According to police, …
Read More »Increasing vacancy rate in Kelowna best path to improving housing affordability: City
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Groundbreaking for a new apartment building which is expected to bring some relief to Kelowna’s tight rental market is scheduled for Wednesday. The building will be located at the former Building Blocks daycare at Gordon Drive and Lawrence Avenue. PC Urban Properties …
Read More »Dapper dressed motorcyclists ride for men’s health in Kelowna, B.C. – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A big group of motorcyclists dressed in dapper attire turned more than a few heads in Kelowna, B.C. Sunday morning. As nearly 100 riders revved up their engines to bring awareness to men’s health issues. “You have to do your part, you …
Read More »Tourism numbers expected to rise in Central Okanagan this summer – Okanagan
The Okanagan is no longer the hidden gem it was years ago. Each summer the region welcomes more and more tourists, and hotel experts are expecting them to rise in number once again this year. The 2023 BC Hotel Association Summit is in Kelowna, B.C., this year and up for …
Read More »Vaisakhi festival returns to Kelowna, B.C. with thousands in attendance – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of people flooded the streets of Kelowna on Saturday to celebrate Vaisakhi, after a three-year pandemic pause on the festival. Vaisakhi is a celebration of the birth of Khalsa and the spring harvest season. The significant event, shut down several roads …
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