Tag Archives: People
BC SPCA takes in 21 cats from Kelowna
Concerned family members have surrendered 21 cats to the BC SPCA after an elderly couple became overwhelmed caring for them. The family was travelling from out of province when they realized the cats ...
Nov 12, 2025
UBC Okanagan engineers create new system to clean indoor air
With winter coming and more time spent indoors, UBC Okanagan researchers are working on a new way to keep the air cleaner and reduce the spread of colds and other respiratory illnesses.A team of mecha...
Nov 12, 2025
Statue installed in honour of Jack Robertson ahead of Remembrance Day
A statue has been erected in Jack Robertson Memorial Park in Kelowna in honour of the park's namesake.The statue features a salvaged-wood bear sculpture, as well as a likeness of Jack Robertson.Robert...
Nov 10, 2025
Local MLA calls for reform after Kelowna mother’s transplant ordeal
A Kelowna MLA is calling for accountability after a local mother said she's been left waiting nearly a year for a liver transplant with little information about her case.Kristina Loewen, the Conservat...
Nov 06, 2025
West Kelowna RCMP seize large quantity of drugs and weapons in October bust
West Kelowna RCMP say a recent search warrant executed at a Ponderosa Road residence resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of controlled substances and weapons. Two people were taken into ...
Nov 05, 2025
Kelowna council eases short term rental rules after vacancy rate rises
Kelowna council has eased restrictions on short-term rentals after the city's vacancy rate climbed above five per cent.The higher vacancy rate means Kelowna now qualifies for a partial exemption under...
Nov 04, 2025
Poilievre to visit Kelowna next week to discuss federal budget
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will visit Kelowna next week to outline his response to the federal budget tabled by the Carney government.Poilievre is scheduled to speak at a Kelowna Chamber of ...
Nov 04, 2025
Kelowna council eyes new 'wine village' in McKinley Village
A new "Wine Village" could soon join Kelowna's tourism scene near McKinley Village. City council is considering a zoning amendment to allow for the development on Hilltown Drive in McKinley. The propo...
Nov 04, 2025
West Kelowna RCMP seek public help locating missing woman
West Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 65-year-old woman.Renee Leclerc was last seen near her home on Ponderosa Drive. Police say it is unclear when she was last ...
Nov 03, 2025
Kelowna named Canada’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Kelowna has been named Canada's first 'UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy', joining a global network that includes San Antonio, Texas, and Mrida, Mexico."This recognition confirms what those in the Ok...
Oct 31, 2025
