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The cost of addressing Kelowna's rapid growth, and the cost not to: Mayor
The mayor of Kelowna says waiting to address important infrastructure projects would cost taxpayers more in the long run.Speaking to the city's first ever plus-$1 billion budget, submitted to council ...
Dec 8, 2025
One person deceased in Highway 1 crash
One person died following a collision on the Trans Canada Highway.RCMP say a Buick sedan was heading west on Highway 1 when it crossed the centre line and collided head on with a tractor trailer.Mount...
Dec 8, 2025
Towne Theatre showing series finale of Stranger Things
The movie theatre in downtown Vernon is hosting the finale of a prominent Netflix series.The Vernon Towne Theatre said it was one of the few theatres in North America selected to air the series finale...
Dec 8, 2025
Holiday rush brewing at Kelowna International Airport
Kelowna International Airport is preparing for a surge in travellers as the holiday season approaches. More than 188,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport between Dec. 17 and Jan. 6,...
Dec 8, 2025
Planned pile burning begins in Okanagan regional park to support wildfire recovery
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has announced a controlled pile burning operation in Rose Valley Regional Park as part of ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The work, scheduled to take place...
Dec 8, 2025
Okanagan drivers warned of strong winds and snow across B.C. interior
Environment Canada has issued multiple weather alerts across the Okanagan and B.C. Interior as a strong Pacific frontal system moves through the region. Five alerts and warnings are in effect, includi...
Dec 8, 2025
Tim and the Glory Boys, JJ Wilde, Trooper playing at 40th Funtastic
The lineup for the 40th annual Funtastic A&W Music Festival has been set.Organizers announced that the Canadian Queen of Rock, JJ Wilde, will headline the show on Friday, Trooper will take the Sta...
Dec 8, 2025
Enderby roads closed for movie shoot
Some roads in Enderby will be closed Monday for the filming of a movie.The City of Enderby said the filming would be done sometime December 8 and would require portions of Cliff Avenue and Belvedere S...
Dec 8, 2025
Online art auction supporting hospice services
An online art auction is going to support the North Okanagan Hospice Society.The auction featuring approximately 60 pieces is going online until December 12.Money raised through the auction will go to...
Dec 5, 2025
West K council cuts provisional budget for 2026
The City of West Kelowna has a draft budget of $133-million for 2026 featuring a possible 7.6 per cent increase.Two days of deliberations this week saw council reduce the staff-proposed operational bu...
Dec 5, 2025
