Tag Archives: People
Kelowna Chamber opens nominations for 2026 board of directors
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its volunteer board of directors as the organization prepares for its 120th year of operation.The Chamber says the board plays a key role in ...
Jan 05, 2026
Oliver makes way for Noah in B.C.
Move over Oliver, Noah is the number 1 again.Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year's most beloved name for newborns,with almost 200 more Noahs than Olivers this ye...
Dec 31, 2025
Major damage in Kelowna house fire
A house fire on Orchard Drive near downtown Kelowna caused major damage Saturday evening, but everyone got out safely.Fire crews arrived around 5:20 p.m. to flames and heavy smoke. They managed to put...
Dec 22, 2025
Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew will not run in Conservative BC leadership race
Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew says he will not seek the leadership of Conservative BC, citing family as his top priority.In a statement Monday, Dew said he loves the province but wants to be present for his c...
Dec 17, 2025
Kelowna General Hospital appoints new head of pediatric department
After a multi-week closure shocked the community earlier this year, Kelowna General Hospital is bringing new leadership to its pediatric department. Dr. Jeff Wong, who officially took over in Septembe...
Dec 16, 2025
Two orange rainfall warnings issued as heavy rain threatens southern B.C. highways
A strong frontal system is bringing heavy rain to southern British Columbia today, with total rainfall amounts expected between 60 and 80 millimetres. Areas affected include the Manning-Skagit Valley,...
Dec 15, 2025
UBCO study finds microdosing lifts mood and creativity
A UBC Okanagan study suggests microdosing psychedelics can boost mood, creativity and focus-but only on the days it is done.Researchers tracked more than 1,400 participants from 49 countries, who repo...
Dec 15, 2025
Central Okanagan residents urged to note holiday garbage schedule
Residents in the Central Okanagan are being reminded that curbside garbage and recycling schedules will change over the holiday season.The Regional District of Central Okanagan says there will be no c...
Dec 15, 2025
Central Okanagan tops Canada in apartment vacancy rates
Kelowna and the surrounding Central Okanagan region are now facing the highest apartment vacancy rate of any major city in Canada.That is according to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Hous...
Dec 12, 2025
Silver Star Freestyle Club raising money for a new air-bag training site
The local freestyle ski group is raising money for a brand new, off-season training equipment.Silver Star Freestyle Club wants to establish an Air-Bag Training Site, where the athletes can practice th...
Dec 11, 2025
