Tag Archives: People
UBC Okanagan researchers develop wearable brace to reduce hand tremors
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have unveiled a new wearable brace designed to help people with uncontrolled hand tremors.The lightweight device works without motors, batteries or surgery, making it more ...
Jan 22, 2026
Okanagan business groups call for action to protect downtown areas
Business leaders across the Okanagan Valley are calling on all levels of government to take stronger action to protect downtown areas, citing rising crime, infrastructure challenges and emergency plan...
Jan 21, 2026
Poll suggests early voter sentiment changing in Kelowna mayoral race
The municipal election is nine months away, but new polling shows incumbent Mayor Tom Dyas facing early challenges from potential Conservative candidates.A Pallas Data survey conducted December 19 and...
Jan 21, 2026
Local skier named to Canada's Olympic team
A skier from Vernon is heading to Italy for the Olympics. Vernon's Elena Gaskell has been named to Canada's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle / Big Air team for the Milano Cortina games. Gaskell was named t...
Jan 20, 2026
Kelowna to host 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Kelowna will host the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, the first time the event will be held in British Columbia. The games are scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 4 and will see a...
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
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
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
West Kelowna moves to soften 2026 property tax increase
It would certainly be welcomed news for West Kelowna residents as West Kelowna council is working to reduce the city's proposed 2026 property tax hike by one percentage point.The draft financial plan ...
Jan 14, 2026
RCMP promise increased patrols in downtown
Kelowna RCMP, again, have promised to step up patrols in the downtown during daylight and evening hours but won't disclose how precisely, or how many.Superintendent Chris Gable suggested that would be...
Jan 13, 2026
