Tag Archives: People
Bryan Adams wraps up B.C. leg of tour with Kelowna show, Wednesday
Kelowna music fans will have a chance to see rock icon Bryan Adams on Wednesday as he wraps up his British Columbia dates on the Roll With The Punches North America 2025 tour. Adams has already perfor...
Sep 24, 2025
Mentorship platform launches for Okanagan College trades students
Okanagan College has launched a new mentorship platform aimed at helping its trades and apprenticeship students connect with industry mentors as they prepare for careers in the skilled trades.The OC T...
Sep 23, 2025
Two youths arrested after vehicles vandalized in Kelowna’s Landmark neighbourhood
Kelowna RCMP have arrested two youths in connection with a series of vehicle vandalism incidents that took place in the Landmark district over the weekend.Police said the incidents occurred on Saturda...
Sep 23, 2025
Crip Trip makes stop in Vernon, films at Kin Beach
A scene for the second season of the television show Crip Trip was filmed at Vernon's Kin Beach.Crip Trip is a documentary series that follows quadruple amputee, Daniel Ennett, and his friend and appo...
Sep 22, 2025
Fundraiser launched for Vernon woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle
A GoFundMe has been started with the goal of supporting a local woman who was injured in a vehicle-bicycle collision.The online fundraiser Help Support Angel's Accident Recovery was launched in suppor...
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon couple raced across Canada to support ALS supports, research
Two Vernonites have completed a cross-Canada trip to raise awareness and money for a fatal motor neuron disease.Donna Bartel and Mike Pearson undertook a four-month, cross-Canada journey in which they...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna unveils major upgrades at Prospera Place ahead of Memorial Cup
Kelowna residents and Rockets fans got a first look at $5.1 million in improvements to Prospera Place during the home opener on September 19. The upgrades are part of the City effort to enhance the vi...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna International Airport adds more flights this winter
Kelowna International Airport is expanding its network this winter, offering travellers more direct flight options than ever. Airlines added over 2,000 flights in 2025, increasing YLW service by 16 pe...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna Rockets kick off 30th anniversary season as hosts of Memorial Cup
The Kelowna Rockets will kick off their 30th anniversary season Friday night when they host the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place. Faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m., with live coverage on 104.7 The Lizard a...
Sep 19, 2025
West Kelowna RCMP crack down on retail theft with Project Sticky Fingers
The West Kelowna RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducted a targeted retail theft enforcement initiative last week, resulting in 19 arrests and the seizure of stolen property.'Project Sticky Fingers' carri...
Sep 18, 2025
