The City of Kelowna said it is taking steps to support homeownership after receiving a letter from the Canadian Home Builders' Association of the Central Okanagan that raised concerns about rising costs and policy challenges for small-scale builders.In a statement, the City emphasized that the current slowdown in housi...

The District of Lake Country says it is closely watching water supplies after an unusually low snowpack this winter.In a statement, the district said snow levels are well below average and could put pressure on local water sources as the region moves toward summer. Crews have already started conservation steps, includi...

Five people were rescued late Thursday from Gillard Forest Service Road by Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.The group became stranded well above the Kettle Valley Rail trail, and volunteers used snowmobiles and sport utility vehicles to reach them. All five were safely returned home by early Friday morning. This mark...

The regional district is making it easier for residents who are far from a recycling depot to drop off items.Pop-up recycling depots will return this year in Lake Country and Peachland.Depot-only materials such as flexible plastics, foam packaging and non-deposit glass bottles and jars can be disposed of on select Satu...

West Kelowna Mounties have been riding the school bus lately.They've accompanied school bus drivers on their routes and have been monitoring busy pickup and drop-off locations to ensure other motorists are doing the right thing.The aim is to identify and address drivers who do not stop when buses activate their flashin...

A man has appeared in court after being charged with stabbing his victim in broad daylight in Kelowna earlier this week.It happened lunchtime Tuesday at the intersection of Capri Street and Harvey Avenue during an attempted robbery.Kelowna's Brady Dolphin is accused of assault with a weapon, failure to comply with prob...

The North Okanagan saw a year-over-year decline in housing sales last month.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there was a total of 88 housing sales in the region in February of 2026. Those were down from the 98 sales the month before, and down from the 113 sales the previous February.Those most recent mo...

A local citizens group is calling for a delay to a public hearing on a proposal to rezone part of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course for industrial development.The plan would convert about 55 acres of the 106-acre property at 480 Penno Road into an industrial business park, while the remaining land would continue operatin...

Kelowna International Airport is expecting a busy spring break.In fact, more than 140,000 passengers are projected to pass through YLW between March 12 and 29. With the busy numbers right around the corner, passengers are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time, as longer than normal wait times are expected. O...

West Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public's help following a hit-and-run involving a cyclist on Monday evening.At approximately 7 p.m. on Feb. 23, a red Hyundai Tucson travelling south on Westlake Road stopped at a red light at the intersection with Highway 97. According to police, the driver yelled at a cyclist who ...

It was quite the surprise for young students at Casorso Elementary School recently.Touchdown Kelowna excitement is picking up more steam, ahead of the two summer games for the BC Lions at the Apple Bowl, and the youngsters had sent letters to the team letting them know how much they were looking forward to the star pla...

West Kelowna RCMP want to identify a man who's alleged to have punched a bus passenger in the face and then kicked the door in to get off.It happened a month ago just before 7 a.m. on Feb. 3, on the 6010 route in West Kelowna.The victim said he did not know the suspect and he was hit without warning.In a media release,...

Kelowna is overhauling its density bonus program and revising how building heights are tracked across the city.Under the new rules, developers can only use density bonuses for towers of eight storeys or taller in the urban core. All contributions from these projects will now go directly to the city's affordable housing...

Police are giving some details about how a road rage incident escalated in the Shuswap.Salmon Arm RCMP said a man came into the detachment with two witnesses on Sunday, March 1 and told officers he was stabbed during an altercation at a traffic light on Highway 1 near Highway 97B.Police said the man had a significant l...

An event is planned to showcase the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.The Okanagan Shuswap Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair will be held at UBC Okanagan Tuesday, March 10.Approximately 80 students between Grade 3 to 12 from Revelstoke to Penticton will be pres...

Kelowna RCMP say provincial funding targeting violent and repeat offenders has led to dozens of arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons and cash over seven months.Through B.C.'s Special Investigations and Targeted Enforcement program, officers conducted enhanced, intelligence-led patrols from June 1, 2025, to Jan. 15...

The Downtown Kelowna Association (DKA), is calling on the business community to sign a petition to the federal government regarding crime, mental health gaps and the justice system.It said Kelowna City Council has formally endorsed the public safety petition initiated by the City of Prince George.Saying collective advo...

We are learning more about a police incident involving a black Mercedes in Glenmore last week.It turns out police shot at the vehicle on Snowsell Street North after the driver took off at a traffic stop.An officer suffered minor injuries while being dragged by the vehicle.Police found the vehicle the next day, and then...

Vernon's gas prices have stayed steady despite the attacks on Iran and the suspected surge in oil prices.GasBuddy said the average price for regular gasoline in Vernon was $1.35.9 Monday, March 2. That was unchanged from Sunday's prices, though was up four cents from the previous week.In Kelowna, the average price actu...

The majority of British Columbians will Spring Forward for the very last time later this month.The province is adopting permanent daylight saving time, ending the twice yearly clock changes, effective Sunday, March 8.The change will apply onto to areas of B.C. under Pacific Time. Regions that use Mountain Time will sti...

Kelowna is calling on local artists to help celebrate the 2026 Memorial Cup, Canada's premier junior hockey championship, running May 21 to 31. The Memorial Cup Host Committee, in partnership with the city, is inviting proposals for immersive public art installations that capture the energy of the tournament.Selected a...

Kelowna city council will review the results of a report on a proposed two-tiered pricing plan for recreation facilities at its meeting, Monday.The plan, which won't go ahead, would have charged non-residents higher fees than local users.Consulting firm Deloitte's analysis found most participants in city recreation pro...

A bill sponsored by the MP for Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies that aims to support victims of crime is moving ahead in the legislative process.Mel Arnold, who used to represent North Okanagan-Shuswap, has gone through second reading of his bill C-221, which will allow victims of crime to request they be informed of e...

Regional Parks is reminding the public that open spaces are shared with wildlife and we should not be feeding animals.Trails run through feeding areas and ponds support nesting and spawning, and the department has seen an increase in peanuts, candy and other food items being left in park areas.That's bad for wildlife h...

The District of Coldstream is warning residents about an incorrect Google Maps route around the Aberdeen Road Closure.The road is closed for the ongoing sewer enhancement work, and Google Maps is directing drivers to routes through private property and open fields.These routes have been found for people trying to acces...

Local residents can grab themselves a back yard composter at a very reduced price.Throughout March, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is offering a limited number of them for $45, which is less than half the regular price.Using a backyard composter can help reduce garbage volume while creating so-called ...

Two years of road improvements along Burtch Road will get going next month.The City of Kelowna said they're part of the bigger plan to create a north-south link from KLO Road to Glenmore Road.The hope is that it will ease pressure on key routes and shorten commute times.The project will deliver a new 1.6-kilometre sect...

Scams are getting ever-more elaborate and convincing, and the latest one featured the impersonation of RCMP officers on a video call.West Kelowna RCMP say they heard from two would-be victims who received calls from the official West Kelowna detachment number inviting them on a video call.That's when the fraudsters, dr...