Kelowna news

Use of midwives growing, but can the BC system meet demand?
More and more mothers in British Columbia are seeking midwifery care during their pregnancy but…

Mostly sunny week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Kamloops and the most of the Okanagan are forecast to be mainly sunny today with…

14,600 pounds of dumped yard waste removed from forest in Peachland
Environmental groups are working to clean-up literal tons of flammable garbage from the forest in…

Garage fire in Kelowna yesterday resulted in no injuries
A garage caught fire in Kelowna yesterday afternoon, but fire crews were able to put…

Kelowna dentist refutes allegations in lawsuit over wisdom teeth extraction
A Kelowna dentist says the patient who's taking him to court over an alleged botched…

Kelowna artist uses feathers to create sustainable, unique art
Kelowna artist Rosemarie Stevenson is using feathers to create unique, recycled art pieces. “The things…

Airbnb doesn’t compete with Kamloops, Kelowna hotels but still stalling recovery
In the past year, the number of short-term rentals in the Thompson-Okanagan region has grown…

Wildfire damage to BC rivers continues for many years after flames are doused
While hundreds of people burnt out by the McDougall Creek wildfire in and around West…

Canneries had a short but vital heyday in Kamloops, Okanagan
When you think of agriculture in Kamloops, the mind turns to hay and cattle. That…

How Pandosy’s mission inadvertently made the Okanagan a wine capital
Wine is a word synonymous with the Okanagan, yet its origin story remains shrouded in…

Westbank First Nation outshining Okanagan cities on new home construction
When it comes to issuing building permits for new housing, the tiny Westbank First Nation…

Get your pointy hat, black cape and… paddleboard?
Have your pointed hats and long black capes at the ready (but leave your broomstick…

Elderly woman hit by truck in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP are looking for more witnesses after an elderly woman was hit by a…

Ever wonder what these huts on the side of the Coquihalla Highway are?
If you drive down the Coquihalla Highway you might notice these structures which look like…

Two years and still waiting to build a house in Lake Country
While the province is pushing to get more homes built faster, officials with the District…