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Central Okanagan
People smoking pot in West Kelowna face tough fines, confusion
WEST KELOWNA – If you’re caught lighting up a cigarette in a West Kelowna park…
Grapes tainted by smoke is real for Okanagan wineries but a solution offers hope
The question comes up for local wineries during every bad wildfire season but few winemakers…
You’ll have to wait to check out Okanagan Lake’s first and only floating restaurant
If you were planning to check out the floating barge bistro on Okanagan Lake this summer,…
House prices, rent beyond reach of many residents in Central Okanagan: report
Single-income people have the least amount of choice in the Central Okanagan’s rental market, having…
Free radon testing kits available in Central Okanagan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is partnering with Health Canada and Take Action on…
With fall comes increased bear activity in the Thompson-Okanagan
As autumn approaches, apples are ripening, kokanee salmon are returning and so bear sightings are…
Two Okanagan homes up for grabs in 2023 Millionaire Lottery
Two multi-million dollar homes in the Central Okanagan are up for grabs in the this…
Smaller communities feel crime pinch in Okanagan
LAKE COUNTRY – When police crackdown on criminal elements in Kelowna, Vernon and other large…
iN PHOTOS: Dogs literally jumping through hoops at Okanagan agility course
KELOWNA – Jan Johnson stands in the middle of a barn filled with obstacles, ramps…
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Central Okanagan
There are five Remembrance Day ceremonies planned in the Central Okanagan for Sunday, Nov. 11.…
Search and rescue find Alberta motorcyclist near Kelowna
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were busy yesterday as they helped locate and…
COSAR and firefighters team up to rescue injured woman on Peachland mountain
Peachland – Search and rescue crews were out this morning to help firefighters rescue an…
Unwanted paper, plastic starting to pile up in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – As much as 500 tonnes of contaminated recyclables may be sitting in the…
Despite some weak spots, Central Okanagan economy is holding up well
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Despite a slowdown in construction starts and a drop in building permit…
Evacuation alert rescinded for properties affected by Good Creek wildfire near Kelowna
KELOWNA – Property owners near the Good Creek wildfire can breathe a sigh of relief…
Okanagan Lake continues to rise
Okanagan Lake is expected to reach levels similar to last year in the coming weeks.…
Officials now predict Okanagan Lake may near 2017 historic flooding
OKANAGAN – The water level in Okanagan Lake is officially expected to reach 343 metres,…
Okanagan Lake shoreline flooding is now inevitable
OKANAGAN – If you live on the shores of Okanagan Lake, you might want to…
Precautionary boil water notice for Central Okanagan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan issued a precautionary boil water notice today. Residents served…
Central Okanagan the third star in B.C. real estate game
OKANAGAN – If it wasn’t for the Lower Mainland and its crazy housing market, the…
Black Mountain Regional Park is getting bigger
KELOWNA – The Regional District has spent $2.3 million to add 127 hectares to Black…
Bear sightings jump as fire-closed Central Okanagan parks reopen
CENTRAL OKANGAN – The bears have had some of the natural parks in regional district…
Barges have been launched to clear flood debris from Central Okanagan lakes
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – With water levels continuing to fall, crews are working to remove debris…
Keeping track of two million Central Okanagan sandbags
KELOWNA – A new smartphone app has just been released that will use crowd-sourcing to…