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North Glenmore area studied for potential long-term Kelowna expansion
A report to Kelowna City Council suggests up to 9,000 more homes could be built in the North Glenmore area over the next 30 years. As many as 16,000 homes could be needed over a 50-year period.The stu...
Jan 20, 2026
Two Vernon Vipers squads joining the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
Two past Vernon Vipers teams are being recognized for their incredible performances.The B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame said it would be inducting the '08-'09 and the '09-'10 Vernon Vipers squad.In the 2008-...
Jan 19, 2026
Kelowna company secures $2.5M from Feds: Video
The federal government is investing $2.5 million into Kelowna-based company MAKR Group.It's repayable funding from Pacific Economic Development Canada to help the company grow, boost productivity, and...
Jan 19, 2026
Feds petitioned on alternative to Hwy 97 in Okanagan
An online petition to the House of Commons, calling on the federal government to work with the province on a secondary roadway from Penticton to Kelowna, had garnered over 1,600 signatures as of Monda...
Jan 19, 2026
Greater Vernon saw minor population growth in 2025
There was very little growth to the local population in 2025.Statistics Canada says the combined population of Vernon, Coldstream, and Vernon Rural, rose to 73,500 last year, up only 357 people from t...
Jan 19, 2026
Deaths outpaced births locally in 2025
The local health areas saw the number of deaths far outnumber the number of births last year.Preliminary figures released from Vital Statistics said there were 743 deaths recorded in the Vernon Centre...
Jan 19, 2026
West Kelowna fire contained before home damage
A fire in the Smith Creek neighbourhood early Sunday morning threatened a home but was contained before it could cause damage, officials say.Crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue were called to the area...
Jan 19, 2026
Kelowna council reviews 2026 'Value for Money' plan
Kelowna City Council is reviewing the 2026 Value for Money Engagement Plan, which outlines a series of reviews focused on accountability and effective use of public funds.The plan identifies three pri...
Jan 19, 2026
Kelowna Native Josh Gorges to join B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
Kelowna native Josh Gorges will be inducted into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame on July 11.Gorges, a former Kelowna Rocket, won a Western Hockey League championship and the Memorial Cup before going on ...
Jan 19, 2026
ReTHINK Waste program unlikely to support new projects
The program that supports innovative projects that contribute to waste reduction will likely not be supporting any local projects in 2026.A Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) staff report said...
Jan 19, 2026
