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Rob Munro
Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits
KELOWNA – The very survival of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Okanagan depends on…
The dry Okanagan hides a rising flood concern
KELOWNA – Despite a lower than average snowpack so far this winter and up to…
Man suspected of harassing women at UBCO warned to stay off campus
KELOWNA – A no-trespass order has been issued against a man after complaints were filed…
Thieves busted thanks to tip from Kelowna victims
KELOWNA – One man has been charged with break and enter, and others may face…
New Kelowna supportive housing project opens as an emergency shelter closes
KELOWNA – Despite the fact that most people moving into a new housing project are…
Kelowna RCMP officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal car crash
KELOWNA – An investigation into a Kelowna police officer’s actions prior to a June car…
West Kelowna neighbourhood’s concerns not going away despite cool response from council
KELOWNA – Waiting six months to get mostly non-committal, general responses to a dozen concerns…
Schools bursting at the seams as enrollment jumps dramatically
KELOWNA – With about 600 more students this year, the Central Okanagan School District is…
Low cost airline Swoop heading into Kelowna
KELOWNA – Non-stop flights by Swoop airlines between Kelowna and Winnipeg will run three days…
Interior cities wading carefully into child care studies
KELOWNA – With wait lists for daycare spaces stretching to a year or more, some…
Kelowna’s Const. ‘Warren Ning’ is now Const. Missing
KELOWNA – Just days after its launch, an RCMP cut-out of a police officer has…
Helping homeless people in Kelowna is about overcoming the “fear factor”
KELOWNA – To hear some people speak, it was all Kelowna City Council’s fault that…
UPDATE: Another supportive housing project planned for Kelowna
KELOWNA – A new supportive housing project announced for Rutland shortly after the Agassiz housing…
Despite fierce opposition, Kelowna council strongly supports housing project for homeless
KELOWNA – The Agassiz project is either “unconscionable” or the “difference between life and death.”…
Support by Kelowna city council for ride hailing panned by local cabbies
KELOWNA – Having an unlimited number of Uber drivers may sound like a good idea…
Changes happening at Lake Okanagan Resort
KELOWNA – Millions of dollars in renovations that are needed at Lake Okanagan Resort are…
Preliminary tax increase set for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna residents will have a chance to sound off about a…
UPDATE: Costco’s rumoured move to West Kelowna takes Kelowna mayor by surprise
KELOWNA – If Costco is moving to West Kelowna, that's news to Kelowna Mayor Colin…
West Kelowna giving major boost to fire department
KELOWNA – Eight new firefighters are going to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue as soon…
Speculation and vacancy tax exemption forms are in the mail
Kelowna and West Kelowna residential property owners will soon be getting letters from the province…
It could be spring before Kelowna’s priorities are made public
KELOWNA – The first of five private sessions was held by Kelowna city council yesterday…
Kelowna team brings new approach to help STOP violence
KELOWNA – People aren’t violent towards their partners just because they’re angry. They’re violent, most…
Rush hour traffic through Kelowna is as good as it’s going to get
KELOWNA – Traffic light coordination isn’t supposed to mean hitting nothing but red lights. That’s…
‘Missing middle’ housing may not be missing for long
KELOWNA – Michael Holzhey believes he’s on the right track in trying to create “missing…