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Regional housing sales, prices decline in January
The North Okanagan saw a slight dip in housing sales this past January, and housing prices reflected the market slow down. The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there were 79 units sold in ...
Feb 04, 2026
Kelowna RCMP need public's help after Lakeshore Rd. B&Es
Police are trying to make progress in their investigation of three break and enters in the Lower Mission.They happened over six weeks ago on Dec. 9 in the 3,000 and 4,600 blocks of Lakeshore Road.RCMP...
Jan 28, 2026
'Violent' wanted man believed to be in Vernon, Kelowna
Local police are on the hunt for a wanted man.Brandon Tarl Thomas Wilson is wanted on a number of firearms related charges, and is believed to be in the Vernon or Kelowna area.Wilson is described as a...
Jan 28, 2026
Mayor promises to speed up help for business amid crime and social disorder
The mayor of Kelowna says the City is expediting two actions as part of his Task Force on Crime Prevention.Tom Dyas was speaking after Tuesday night's Community Safety Business Forum attended by over ...
Jan 28, 2026
New supportive housing a "sanctuary" for people experiencing homelessness
People at risk or experiencing homelessness have a new place they can call their own in Vernon.Turning Points Collaborative Society has opened its new supportive housing building, The Willows.The Will...
Jan 28, 2026
Kelowna business forum draws crowd, highlights crime and justice pressures
More than 200 business owners and community members attended a City of Kelowna safety forum at the Kelowna Community Theatre Tuesday night, focused on property crime and social disorder.Panelists incl...
Jan 28, 2026
Farming Round Table to gather insight for agriculture in Spallumcheen
The Township of Spallumcheen will be seeking some insight from the local agricultural sector.A Farming Round Table will be held at the Municipal Hall on February 4, allowing members of the agricultura...
Jan 28, 2026
Two treated for smoke inhalation after carriage house fire in Kelowna
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation following a carriage house fire in Kelowna Tuesday afternoon.The Kelowna Fire Department says crews were called to the 800 block of Cadder Avenue at about ...
Jan 28, 2026
North Okanagan Senators join call to stop sports betting ads in Canada
North Okanagan Senators are joining a call to end sports betting advertising in the country.Bev Busson and Margo Greenwood have joined a group of over 40 senators from across the nation in saying the ...
Jan 28, 2026
Drugs, weapons seized in West Kelowna search warrant
Police say drugs, weapons and trafficking equipment were seized during the execution of a search warrant in West Kelowna last week.West Kelowna RCMP say officers carried out a Controlled Drugs and Sub...
Jan 28, 2026
