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Arts funding conflict helping Kelowna understand purpose of arts centre
KELOWNA – The “heart of culture” in Kelowna is getting a transplant, but will it…
Arts enthusiast returns to boost arts and culture in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Tyler Russell returned to Kelowna in October with the dream of revitalizing the…
Thief has to be rescued from Shuswap River by police
KELOWNA – A man suspected of breaking into a North Okanagan home ended up having…
Life-saving seconds shaved off ambulance arrival times in Thompson-Okanagan
KELOWNA – When seconds can make the difference between life and death, getting an ambulance…
Faster response times means better firefighting in Kelowna’s north end
KELOWNA – Despite a 30 per cent cut in medical calls over the past few…
Skaters can once again warm their toes at Kelowna’s outdoor skating rink
KELOWNA – A warm start to winter means skaters at the Stuart Park outdoor skating…
Funding shortfalls for roads, parks nothing new in Kelowna; what’s new is $477 million price tag
KELOWNA – The shocking cost of rebuilding aging roads, buildings and parks did not come…
Keeping his curfew didn’t help a Kamloops man caught with expensive jewellery
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who was under a court-ordered curfew made a careless mistake…
Central Okanagan local governments shutting down for Christmas
Local governments in the Central Okanagan will be reducing services over the Christmas holidays. Here's…
Water could become very expensive for some residents on the west side of Okanagan Lake
WEST KELOWNA – A few hundred residents on the west side of Okanagan Lake could…
Sally Ann falling short of Christmas fundraising target in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – With only seven days to go in its annual Christmas Campaign in the…
Major link in westside waterfront trail system set to open next year
WEST KELOWNA – Cyclists and hikers will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Okanagan…
Lake Country residents threatened and car stolen during break-in
LAKE COUNTRY – Someone broke into a Lake Country home early yesterday morning and when…
Glen Canyon slide creeping closer to homes
KELOWNA – Geotechnical studies are underway to try to find out how close a slide…
Work starting on a big new Glenrosa housing project
KELOWNA – Now that a roundabout is open at Glenrosa and Webber Roads in West…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission serving 40th Christmas dinner
KELOWNA – It was back in 1978 when Kelowna’s Gospel Mission served its first Christmas…
Kelowna’s Journey Home takes another step forward; strong homeless advocate coming on board
KELOWNA – Hiring Gaelene Askeland as Journey Home’s point person is one more milestone for…
Kelowna council sticks to 4.4 per cent tax hike
KELOWNA – After almost a full day of discussion, Kelowna city council added only 0.03…
New Kelowna playing fields may not have road built to them
KELOWNA – Two playing fields will be built in the Glenmore in 2019 but a…
Parking lot expansion at Kelowna airport doesn’t come cheap
KELOWNA – Kelowna city council has agreed to spend $8.1 million to build new parking…
Fighting to get auxiliary police onto city streets is an uphill battle, says the man leading the charge in B.C.
KELOWNA – Arjun Singh is hoping an effort by Central Okanagan cities to get Premier…
Why growth, housing has Kelowna councillors divided
KELOWNA – It’s easy to dismiss the surface camaraderie of Kelowna council as a sign…
Impact of development can reach far beyond the next door neighbours
WEST KELOWNA – At least Pete Bennett admitted it. “I am a NIMBY,” Bennett said…
Three per cent tax hike not enough for top West Kelowna bureaucrat
WEST KELOWNA – Jim Zaffino was only following orders when he presented a draft budget…