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City Hall site of latest Fossils from the Future Relic

KELOWNA - If you haven’t heard of them yet, you may well have seen some of them but not realized it. They’re called Fossils from the Future, and these mysterious objects have been appearing in the downtown Kelowna area for the past few months. The latest fossil has shown up outside of Kelowna City Hall...

Second fossil from the future discovered in downtown Kelowna

KELOWNA - Another fossil from the future can be seen in downtown Kelowna thanks to an Okanagan artist taking part in a controversial public art pilot program. The metallic capsule filled with futuristic debris is suspended above a walkway in Kelowna’s cultural district. It was created by artist Johann Wessels for the Kelowna Art Gallery...

Temporary public art program ruffles some feathers on Kelowna council

KELOWNA - A proposal for a trial temporary art installation program divided city councillors despite the relatively modest price tag of $15,000. For that sum, the temporary art in public places pilot program would deliver one piece of art, installed at a yet-to-be-decided location, which will be gone in six months, then returned to the...

Find the kids something to do for spring break

KELOWNA – There are no shortage of things to do with the kids, or places to send the kids, over the two-week spring break in Kelowna. Spring break kicks off Monday, March 16 before wrapping up on Friday, March 27 with all kinds of activities and day camps planned by various organizations around town. The...

Kelowna camps and clubs expand offerings during strike

KELOWNA – With teacher job action escalating to full strike next week, several local organizations have added programs and extended hours to help parents out. The H2O Centre will open their slides and other attractions at noon instead of 4 p.m. starting Monday, and general manager Cory Krist says they have also instituted morning and...