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Kelowna picks up two climate awards
A major feather has been placed in the Kelowna green cap.The City won two awards from the Community Energy Association at the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference this week for its innovativ...
Sep 25, 2025
West Kelowna RCMP to host annual 'Truth and Reconciliation' canoe journey
The West Kelowna RCMP Indigenous Police Service will hold its annual Truth and Reconciliation canoe journey on Monday, Sept. 29. The event begins at 1 p.m., with participants departing Kelowna's City ...
Sep 25, 2025
Kelowna program brings cancer care closer to home for women
Kelowna General Hospital is marking the one-year anniversary of its Gynecologic Oncology surgical program, which has already provided specialized cancer care to 256 women in B.C.'s Southern Interior.T...
Sep 25, 2025
Regional campfire ban to be lifted Monday
Campfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre will be permitted again starting Monday.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the ban on campfires for the region that includes the Okanagan will be lifted effective...
Sep 25, 2025
Aging Well Expo in Vernon to run Oct. 1
National Seniors Day will be marked in Vernon with the annual Aging Well Expo.On Oct. 1, older adults, caregivers and community members interested in staying healthy in their old age will be able to a...
Sep 25, 2025
Central Okanagan open burning season delayed
The start of the open burning season in the Central Okanagan has been pushed back to Oct. 15. Fire officials said ongoing high temperatures, dry conditions, and elevated fire danger ratings have made ...
Sep 25, 2025
Okanagan's drought conditions persist heading into the fall
The Okanagan continued to experience drought conditions heading into the first week of autumn.The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued drought rating of Level 3 for the Okanagan Thursday, Sept. 25. That ...
Sep 25, 2025
Water system work to result in source change for several Vernon neighbourhoods
Properties in areas across Vernon will see a temporary water source change.The Regional District of North Okanagan said it would switch the drinking water source for Greater Vernon Water serviced prop...
Sep 24, 2025
Suspected arson at West Kelowna motel
There has been more suspected fire-starting in West Kelowna. RCMP responded to a report of a fire Tuesday evening 7:30 pm at a motel located in the 1600 block of Westgate Road. Police believe it was a...
Sep 24, 2025
Pool owners reminded to take precautions when draining water
The City of Vernon encourages people to protect waterways when draining their pools.With fall temperatures approaching, the city reminded Vernon residents to take care when draining pools, hot tubs, s...
Sep 24, 2025
