The North Okanagan saw another dip in the housing market last month. The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said a total of 126 sales were recorded in the area this October. That was down from September's 129 sales, and below the 149 sales recorded in October 2025.Most housing types in the area also saw prices dec...

A non-profit has made a monumental commitment to support youth in the Okanagan and across B.C. looking to further their education.United Way B.C. said it would be distributing a combined $800,000 through its Youth Futures Education Fund next year.The program provides youth entering post-secondary education with support...

Several new recreational amenities are now open at Glenmore Recreation Park in Kelowna.The latest improvements include a grass sports field, tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor fitness area and a skateboarding spot.The park has also received new pathways, sports lighting and a water feature.The project is being co...

Elections B.C. begins final counting Friday in the provincial election, with an estimated 150,000 additional ballots to be reviewed across the province.In Kelowna-Centre, just over 1,000 ballots remain to be counted. Conservative incumbent Kristina Loewen holds a 132-vote lead over NDP challenger Loyal Wooldridge follo...

Well known Kelowna personality, Eddy Haymour, has died, at the age of 96.Haymour was known as a dreamer and entrepreneur who bought Rattlesnake Island in 1971, hoping to build a world-class destination there.His bold, but unfulfilled vision sparked controversy and made him one of British Columbia's most talked-about fi...

A second respiratory illness outbreak has been declared in the Central Okanagan in less than a week.Interior Health identified an outbreak of Influenza A at the Spring Valley long term care facility in Kelowna Tuesday.The respiratory virus that causes symptoms of fever, headache and muscle pain, runny nose, extreme tir...

Kyle and Carolyn Nixon of Nixon Hospitality Group have been named joint recipients of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Business and Community Leader of the Year award.The chamber announced the winners Wednesday, following a unanimous decision by its independent judging panel.CEO Ester Pike says the couple have bu...

West Kelowna's newly elected council has officially taken office, following an inaugural ceremony Tuesday marking the start of the city's 2026-2030 term.Mayor Stephen Johnston and six councillors were sworn in during the Nov. 3 ceremony, attended by family members, friends, West Kelowna RCMP representatives and members...

West Kelowna Mounties are looking for three people - two men and a woman - who are wanted for alleged kidnapping and aggravated assault.They are Crystal Richard, Braiden Rosch, and Scott Chambers who are believed to be travelling throughout B.C.This follows an incident in late August when a victim was allegedly assault...

An agency that supports heritage sites and associated projects is providing some financial aid to support knowledge-sharing programs being led by the Okanagan Indian Band.Through its Legacy Fund, Heritage B.C. said it would be supporting the OKIB in developing a 13-x̌iyáɬnxʷ (moons) calendar and foraging book...

A new 500-tree forest will be planted in Kelowna ahead of Remembrance Day as a living tribute to Canadian veterans.The City of Kelowna, Trees for Life, the Canadian Hockey League and Kubota Canada are partnering on the project at Rotary Marsh Park on Nov. 10.The Hero Forest will recognize the origins of the Memorial Cu...

UBC Okanagan says last week's fire on campus was "frightening" but there was minimal damage to the inside of the building.The Creative and Critical studies site was evacuated Thursday due to a fire on the roof.The University said in a social media post that the building damage is currently being assessed, and...

A call for local musicians and artists across Canada has been issued for the 35th annual Roots and Blues festival.Last year's event brought out over 29,500 live music fans to take in the sounds of over 40 performers at the festival in Salmon Arm.Organizers are looking to grow on the success of the festival by issuing a...

Kelowna is getting another shot at the world curling stage, landing the World Senior Curling Championships for both 2027 and 2029.World Curling announced the two events will be held at the Kelowna Curling Club, with the 2027 championships running April 24 to May 1. The 2029 event is scheduled for April 21 to 29.The cit...

The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is bringing Canada's chief trade commissioner to the Okanagan next week to discuss opportunities for local businesses looking to expand beyond the U.S. market.Sara Wilshaw, senior assistant deputy minister of international trade and chief trade commissioner of Canada, will headline a ses...

An illness outbreak has been declared at a long-term care facility on the west side of Okanagan Lake.Interior Health identified an Inflenza A outbreak at the Vineyards Residence's Vineyards & Hall's Landing Units Friday.Influenza A is a respiratory viral infection that can cause fever, fatigue, cough and sore throa...

Central Okanagan Public Schools has temporarily suspended Gmail access for all students and staff following a breach involving several district email accounts.The district says four accounts were compromised and used to send a phishing email to students and staff.The message included a link to an online form requesting...

Get ready for possible smoke in the Mission and surrounding areas.As early as Monday, the BC Wildfire Service will be supporting a recreational site for a pile burning project at the Gillard Mountain Bike trail network parking lot. That's about three kilometres southeast of the city.The burn is to clean up the accumula...

Okanagan College is offering up a program to strengthen Canada's aerospace and defence capabilities.This fall OC welcomed 22 members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program."We're excited to be able to work in partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force, helping to support...

Kelowna's newly elected city council will officially take office Monday night.The 2026-2030 council's inauguration ceremony gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Cawston Avenue.Judge Clarke Burnett will administer the Oath of Office to Mayor-elect Tom Dyas and eight councillors: Les Bellamy, Kevi...

A popular pedestrian route in West Kelowna's Rose Valley neighbourhood will be temporarily closed Monday while crews carry out watermain repairs.The closure affects McDougall Road between Rosewood Drive and the Rose Valley Reservoir Dam.The City of West Kelowna says the route will be closed to hikers from 7 a.m. to 5 p...

The Kelowna Rockets will try to snap a four-game winless streak Saturday when they visit the Portland Winterhawks for a 3 p.m. Halloween matinee.Kelowna (4-3-2-3) is coming off a tough weekend in Victoria, earning a point in a 5-4 shootout loss Friday before falling 4-1 Saturday. The Rockets have gone 0-1-0-3 in their ...

The Kelowna RCMP is preparing for a busy Halloween night, with additional officers deployed across the city to support traffic enforcement, pedestrian safety and calls for service.In a reminder issued Thursday, police are urging families to plan their trick-or-treating routes, keep children visible after dark and take ...

A fire forced the evacuation of a building at the UBCO campus Kelowna early Thursday afternoon.The fire was in the roof of the Creative and Critical Studies (CCS) building. It was evacuated and emergency services put out the blaze.UBCO said all classes and exams in the CCS building are cancelled until further notice. C...

With storm season approaching, FortisBC is reminding customers to prepare for potential power outages caused by severe weather across B.C.'s Southern Interior.High winds, heavy snowfall and falling trees can damage power lines and electrical equipment, sometimes leaving multiple communities without electricity for exte...

A section of northbound Richter Street in Kelowna will be closed for several days as crews complete roadwork.The closure between Sutherland Avenue and Rowcliffe Avenue begins Friday, Oct. 30, and runs through Tuesday, Nov. 3, to allow for milling and paving.Drivers can detour via Cadder Avenue to either Ethel Street or...

Recent rainy, cooler weather has not done much to offset drought conditions in the Okanagan.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said Thursday that the Okanagan had a High Water Scarcity Level and was remained up at Drought Level 3.The Okanagan and the basins bordering the local region were the only places in B.C. with ratin...

The RDCO is asking residents on the west side of the lake to be alert to changes in landscape following the Quilpituk Creek wildfire this past summer.It says landslides and flooding could happen after the loss of vegetation in the area.Provincial officials have completed their initial post-wildfire assessment and the R...