'working together'
First section of new rail trail given grand opening
A milestone has been celebrated for the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail.A grand opening event was held May 10 to commemorate the completion of the Enderby-Splatsin pilot section of the trail at the new trailhead parking area in Enderby. The two-kilometre stretch marks the first fully constructed phase of the project,...
May 15, 2024
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Crackdown on Shoplifters
Second round of Operation Barcode nabs shoplifters in Kelowna
Nearly three dozen arrests were made in a span of just four days as Mounties cracked down on shoplifters.Community Safety Unit officers ran the second round of the Kelowna RCMP's Operation Barcode, a program aimed at targeting repeat shoplifters by having plain-clothes officers working with Loss Prevention Officers and...
May 15, 2024
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Junior hockey
BCHL Final set after two game 7 showdowns
The BC Hockey League's championship final is set with the Penticton Vees to take on the Surrey Eagles for the Fred Page Cup. The Vees scored two goals 13 seconds apart in the final 30 seconds of the third period to beat the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 4-3 in game 7 of the Interior Conference Final Tuesday night at the South...
May 15, 2024
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weekend change
Council votes to reduce construction noise on weekends
Kelowna council is moving forward with changes to address complaints about construction noise.After reviewing the options and looking at what other communities do, council decided to allow the noise during a reduced window on weekends and banning it on statutory holidays except if a variance is granted.The current byla...
May 15, 2024
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alcohol screening
RCMP planning road checks and other traffic enforcement over May long weekend
Expect to see more police vehicles and traffic enforcement on the roads for the Victoria Day long weekend, which is considered the unofficial start to the tourism season in the Okanagan.It's part of Canada Road Safety Week, a national campaign to encourage safe driving to save lives and reduce injuries on Canadian road...
May 14, 2024
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Free airtime
Child support group receives Beach Radio's Airtime Award
BGC Okanagan is the latest non-profit organization to receive the Beach Radio Community Airtime Award.The Vernon radio station, in partnership with North Okanagan Construction, present an advertising grant of $35,000 semi-annually to a non-profit group or charitable organization to help them raise awareness of their pr...
May 14, 2024
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Tiny Homes
Temporary homes for unhoused opening in Kelowna
People experiencing homeless in Kelowna will soon have access to temporary homes.Trailside Transitional Housing, located at 2740 Highway 97 North, features 60 new temporary modular homes, including 14 that are wheelchair-accessible, to be used by people in need.The facility will prioritize seniors and people living wit...
May 14, 2024
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theatre tickets
Theatre patrons warned to avoid ticket resellers
People who buy tickets for events at the Kelowna Community Theatre are advised to be cautious if they are going through ticket re-sellers."All tickets for shows taking place on the Kelowna Community Theatre main stage should be purchased directly from the theatre's box office either online, in-person (1375 Water S...
May 13, 2024
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High levels
Bridge underpass closed due to rising water levels
Rising water levels have led to the closure of the the Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna.The Regional District of Central Okanagan said that area will remain closed until the levels recede and visitors are asked to respect any barricades and closure signs.Pedestrians and cyclists...
May 13, 2024
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49-year-old dies
Man collapses on Vernon pickelball court and dies, tournament cancelled
A tragic incident forced the cancellation of a pickleball tournament in Vernon this weekend.The Vernon Pickleball Association says its 'Battle in the Palace' mixed doubles tournament on Saturday, May 11 was cancelled mid-way through after a 49-year-old male competitor from Kelowna suddenly collapsed on the courts durin...
May 13, 2024
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