Tag Archives: People
Rockets acquire Peyton Kettles in massive trade with Swift Current
The Kelowna Rockets have added Winnipeg defenceman Peyton Kettles from the Swift Current Broncos in a major trade that includes multiple future draft picks. In return, Swift Current receives defencema...
Oct 30, 2025
Kelowna RCMP welcomes two new school resource officers
The Kelowna RCMP has added two new School Resource Officers to its Community Safety Unit to strengthen connections with students, staff and families across local schools.Const. Ramnit Lally and Const....
Oct 29, 2025
Kelowna formally launches free on-street parking program for Veterans
Kelowna has officially introduced a program offering complimentary on-street parking for vehicles displaying British Columbia Veterans licence plates.The initiative, approved by city council on Sept. ...
Oct 27, 2025
Aberdeen Road closure to affect RDNO office access next week
A new road closure on Aberdeen Road will impact residents, staff and visitors to the Regional District of North Okanagan office starting Monday, Oct. 27.Sanitary sewer work on Selkirk Drive is part of...
Oct 24, 2025
Saskatchewan police seek help from Kelowna residents to find missing teen
Police in Saskatchewan are asking for the public's help in finding a 19-year-old man who has been missing for more than a month and may now be in the Kelowna area.Travis Perlman was last seen on Sept....
Oct 24, 2025
Instant comeback: Phil Johnson back on the air on Kelowna's OV103.9
It didn't last long. Local broadcasting stalwart Phil Johnson had been off the air for just a few weeks after earlier reports of his retirement. That's the last thing in the world he and his legion of...
Oct 23, 2025
New Kelowna clinic takes on skin cancer with downtown expansion
A new clinic in the heart of Kelowna is putting skin health front and centre. Kelowna Medical Aesthetics has opened a 2,800-square-foot space on Bernard Avenue dedicated to mole mapping and skin scree...
Oct 23, 2025
Kelowna fire department to hold evacuation drill in Wilden and Magic Estates Saturday
The Kelowna Fire Department will hold a community-wide evacuation drill this Saturday in the Wilden and Magic Estates neighbourhoods. Chief Dwight Seymour will join staff and volunteers from Kelowna F...
Oct 23, 2025
West Kelowna approves property tax exemptions for local churches, non-profits
West Kelowna council has approved a bylaw exempting a number of properties from taxation for 2026, including local churches, private schools and non-profit organizations.The Property Tax Exemption Byl...
Oct 23, 2025
Ministry responds to B.C. winery concerns over Olympic Average policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food says it is working to support B.C. wineries through both climate challenges and distribution disruptions caused by the ongoing liquor warehouse labour dispute. The...
Oct 22, 2025
