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Traffic chaos on Highway 97 near Summerland to continue for at least one more summer
Drivers on Highway 97 between Callan Road and North Beach Road will face at least one more season of traffic delays as long-term stabilization work begins at the North Beach rockslide site.Starting Mo...
Oct 30, 2025
Solar panels installed at Coldstream Hall
Coldstream Community Hall has a new solar array on its roof, though it's not quite ready for use.The District of Coldstream said the installation of the panels was completed, though they still needed ...
Oct 30, 2025
Major conference centre and hotel complex proposed for Kelowna
Is it time for Kelowna to have a state of the art large national conference centre?That's the vision for a proposed 300 room upscale hotel and 80-thousand foot centre on the land at 2041 Harvey Avenue...
Oct 29, 2025
Eby says he'll call early election in B.C. if northern power line bill fails
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will stake his government on the passage of the bill to fast-track construction of the North Coast Transmission Line to power future resource projects in nor...
Oct 29, 2025
UPDATE: No injuries reported in Wednesday's house fire
UPDATED on Thursday, Oct. 30No one was injured as a result of the fire that significantly damaged a home in Vernon's north end Wednesday afternoon.Vernon Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched to the ...
Oct 29, 2025
Dancing with the Vernon Stars raised over $150K for end-of-life care
The organization that offers end-of-life care in the North Okanagan is getting a huge boost thanks to people willing to take the stage for a good cause.The annual Dancing with the Vernon Stars gala wa...
Oct 29, 2025
Okanagan chambers unite under new business advisory council
Four Okanagan chambers of commerce are joining forces to strengthen their regional advocacy.The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Westside Board of Trade have expanded their partnership to i...
Oct 29, 2025
Vernon to be without swimming pools during transition to ALC
Residents and visitors will be without a swimming pool for a period of time when the recreation services transitions to Vernon's new Active Living Centre.At the regular meeting Monday, Oct. 27, Vernon...
Oct 29, 2025
Kelowna RCMP welcomes two new school resource officers
The Kelowna RCMP has added two new School Resource Officers to its Community Safety Unit to strengthen connections with students, staff and families across local schools.Const. Ramnit Lally and Const....
Oct 29, 2025
Kelowna seeks public input on three park projects
Kelowna residents are being invited to help shape the future of three city parks.The city has released concept designs for Barlee Park, Walrod Park and a new Casorso Park and is asking for public feed...
Oct 29, 2025
