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West Kelowna updates residents on Rose Valley water operations
The City of West Kelowna is updating residents on water operations in the Rose Valley Water Service Area for summer 2025. A press release issued Wednesday says rising temperatures at Rose Valley Reser...
Oct 08, 2025
Criminal withdrawal: Thieves hit Peachland ATM
A gaping hole was left in the wall of the VantageOne Credit Union in Peachland early Wednesday morning.West Kelowna RCMP said suspects used heavy machinery and a pick-up truck to try to steal the driv...
Oct 08, 2025
Prescribed burn completed near Peachland
No, the smoke you may have seen on Tuesday was not a new wildfire.The culmination of a larger three-year planned burn project in our local mountains was completed today.The prescribed burn of 40 hecta...
Oct 07, 2025
Quick actions by neighbours helped stop grass fire in the BX
A grass fire that sparked in the BX area was quickly contained Tuesday afternoon thanks in part to citizens jumping in to help.BX Swan Lake Fire Department received a report of a grass fire at a prope...
Oct 07, 2025
Three ghost tours offered in Vernon this Halloween season
Supernatural seekers will have a chance to learn local ghost stories during the spooky season.Ghost Tours Vernon, now in their 22nd year of operations, will offer three different tours to entertain an...
Oct 07, 2025
Wetsch named captain as Rockets announce leadership group
The Kelowna Rockets have announced forward Carson Wetsch as the 30th captain in franchise history.The 19-year-old joined the Rockets this offseason after being acquired from the Calgary Hitmen during ...
Oct 07, 2025
Water main maintenance to force a temporary closure of the Pointe Sage walkway
The District of Coldstream is undertaking a critical infrastructure project that will impact one of the local walking paths.The district said it would be closing the Point Sage Crescent walkway, locat...
Oct 07, 2025
New high-rise rental-only tower in Capri-Landmark area moves forward
Kelowna city council has approved a rezoning for a property at 1200 Pacific Avenue, clearing the way for a new rental-only apartment building. The change shifts the zoning from a general urban centre ...
Oct 07, 2025
Vernon searching for contractors to upgrade bus stops
The City of Vernon is upgrading its transit infrastructure, and is seeking a company to take on the work.The city opened a Request for Proposals for prospective proponents to apply to upgrade nine bus...
Oct 07, 2025
Local non-profit lends support to Science Centre
The Okanagan Science Centre in Vernon is getting a funding boost.The Emily Dahl Foundation has made a $1,000 donation to the science centre, which provides a space for people of all ages to explore th...
Oct 07, 2025
