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Major water outage to last longer than expected
The planned water outage for the South BX and East Hill areas is going to last longer than originally expected.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said water was shut off for the two neighb...
Nov 19, 2025
Mid-rise buildings proposed for Kelowna's Lower Mission area
City hall has received an application for a nine-storey rental building at the corner of KLO and Holland Roads, just east of Gordon Drive. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from an infill hous...
Nov 19, 2025
From a Kelowna basement, to millions of readers: next up, Hollywood
It was easy for author Alan Bradley to accept an invitation few creators get - a chance to step into his mind's eye. From the Isle of Man, he travelled to the production set of a 1950s era England whi...
Nov 19, 2025
Annual Light-A-Bulb fundraiser underway
The annual fundraiser in support of the local hospital launched Wednesday morning.The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is accepting donations to its 39th annual Light-A-Bulb campaign from November 1...
Nov 19, 2025
Kelowna to grow by 50,000 by 2045
Kelowna should expect a population increase of 50,000 over the next 20 years, or the equivalent of another West Kelowna and Peachland combined.Demographic expert Andrew Ramlo told city council there w...
Nov 18, 2025
Provincial program looks to support agriculture through water protection
The province is offering aid to farmers facing challenges due to drought.The B.C. Government opened the application intake process for its Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program Tuesday, Nov. 18.The...
Nov 18, 2025
Greater Vernon's housing construction slowed somewhat in October
Greater Vernon saw housing construction slow on an annual basis last month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were 17 housing projects started locally in October.That was down f...
Nov 18, 2025
Kelowna landfill tipping fees set to rise in 2026
Kelowna City Council has approved changes to the Solid Waste Management Bylaw that will increase tipping fees at the Glenmore Landfill beginning January 1, 2026.Wood waste will rise from $25 to $30 pe...
Nov 18, 2025
Vernon residents asked to provide input on the new OCP
Vernon residents have one last chance to provide their input on the community growth strategy.The city has updated its new Official Community Plan (OCP), and is running its final engagement period on ...
Nov 18, 2025
Kelowna airport terminal expansion ahead of schedule
Kelowna International Airport's terminal expansion is moving faster than originally planned, prompting the city to adjust its 2025 budget to match the accelerated timeline.Officials told council Monda...
Nov 18, 2025
