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Washroom facilities by Rail Trail closed for season
The heated public washrooms at Coldstream Station have been closed for the winter.The District of Coldstream said the facilities are a critical amenity for visitors, tourists and trail users over the ...
Jan 17, 2026
RDCO budget up almost 10% at almost $78 million
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), has announced a proposed operating budget of just under $78 million for this year.That's an increase of $7 million or almost 10 per cent over 2025, du...
Jan 16, 2026
Frontline cops arrest downtown suspect
A timely boost for RCMP in Kelowna and, perhaps, the frustrated business community concerned with crime in the downtown.Police arrested a male, suspected of property crime at a business on the 500-blo...
Jan 16, 2026
Local housing construction declined in 2025
Greater Vernon saw housing construction slow in 2025.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were a total of 219 housing starts recorded locally last year.That was down from the 265 ...
Jan 16, 2026
NONA Lights for Kids raised over $50K
The North Okanagan Neurological Association's annual Christmas fundraiser was a big success.The 5th annual NONA Lights for Kids with John Christmas Light Tour raised $50,258.45 for the child developme...
Jan 16, 2026
Osoyoos sets new January daytime high as Okanagan enjoys mild winter weather
The Okanagan has seen an unusually mild stretch of winter weather this week, with temperatures well above seasonal averages in many communities. While Kelowna did not reach any record highs, Osoyoos r...
Jan 16, 2026
New restaurant planned for Okanagan College food and tourism centre
Okanagan College is planning a new student-led restaurant and cafe as part of its $61 million dollar Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism now under construction in Kelowna.The college says the project re...
Jan 16, 2026
$12K to support natural space improvement projects
Two organizations are benefitting from a program aimed at improving and enhancing trails and natural spaces in the North Okanagan.Through the Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces Grant Program, th...
Jan 16, 2026
Former Vernon city councillor passes away
A local community leader and financial watchdog has passed away.Barry Beardsell, a former chartered accountant who served as a member of Vernon City Council from 1997 to 2008, passed away on January 9...
Jan 16, 2026
City says it's doing its part on downtown safety and security challenges
The City of Kelowna said it is doing its part to address safety and social disorder challenges for Kelowna businesses.Darren Caul, the city's Community Safety Director, said over the past two weeks, R...
Jan 15, 2026
