Kelowna News
Kelowna investment portfolio tops $950 million
The City of Kelowna's investment portfolio continues to benefit from high interest rates set out by the Bank of Canada. Interest rates, which have soared...
Lakeshore road application paused while developer prepares new drawings
Kelowna city council will have to wait a few weeks before getting a look at a development permit application for an apartment building on Lakeshore Road. The...
Transparency urged in investigation of sex offender's Kelowna release
An advocacy group is calling on Community Living BC to thoroughly investigate how a sex offender ended up at Kelowna equestrian centre before he allegedly...
Lime launches new parking wardens to reward responsible parking
As the warm temperatures continue across the Okanagan, you're likely to see more Lime scooters on the streets in the coming weeks. On Monday, Lime launched...
Large power outage in Rutland restored
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. FortisBC says power has been fully restored to the Rutland neighbourhood. Power has been restored to all customers in the Rutland area of...
Former Kelowna city councillor Marion Bremner loses battle to ALS
The City of Kelowna has lost one of the true pillars of the community. Marion Bremner, former Chamber of Commerce business leader of the year and city...
Kelowna RCMP say incident at Queensway bus stop was a stabbing
Kelowna RCMP say Saturday night's incident by the Queensway bus loop was a stabbing. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on March 16. Releasing a few...
Uncorroborated weapons call sparked police response Sunday in Kelowna
A large police response near Enterprise Way and Highway 33 in Kelowna on Sunday was due to a firearms call that police have been unable to substantiate. A...
Kelowna Fan Experience back with cosplay and fun for all
If you're looking for something to help keep you busy during spring break you're encouraged to check out the KFX Pop Culture Festival in Kelowna. KFX...
Preparations underway for prescribed burn east of Kelowna
Preparations are underway for a prescribed burn in the McCulloch area, east of Kelowna. The burn is being managed by the BC Wildfire Service and Westbank First...
Ellison residents launch petition, call community meeting over effluent from packing plant
People who live near a fruit packing plant on the outskirts of Kelowna have launched a petition to get more done to stop effluent being released from the...
More temperature records fall across Thompson-Okanagan
UPDATE 10:10 a.m. Dozens of temperature records were set across B.C. on Sunday. According to Environment Canada, daily heat records were broken in 38...
Teens stranded while hiking Black Mountain rescued by COSAR
They did the right thing and stayed put. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is commending a pair of teenagers for making the right decision after they got lost...
Kelowna's Wicked Wine Tour receives sustainable tourism certification
A Kelowna wine tour company has once again received the top certification from North America’s largest sustainability program for tourism and hospitality....
Okanagan College business team wins local CFA Institute Research Challenge event
An Okanagan College team is off to the next round of the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute Research Challenge. The squad consisting of OC business students...
Daily temperature records fell Saturday in 39 B.C. communities, including Kelowna and Vernon
UPDATE: 3:42 p.m. It looks like another temperature record has been broken in Kelowna on Sunday, according to Environment Canada. Although the day isn't...
St. Patrick's Day brings large crowds to Kelly O'Bryan's in Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna is packed with people enjoying the sunshine and celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The green beer is flowing at Kelly O'Bryan's, but it...
Large police presence near Enterprise and Hwy 33 Sunday afternoon
A police incident has closed Enterprise Way at Highway 33 in Kelowna Sunday afternoon. It's not clear what has prompted the police response, but a Castanet...
Friends of Dorothy's lounge creates new food and drinks menu
There's no place like Dorothy's. Friends of Dorothy Lounge has transformed their experience for guests, offering a brand new food and drink menu....
Big White celebrates employees with more than 25 years of service
Now they can ring their own bells. Big White Ski Resort has recognized a baker’s dozen of employees for more than 25 years service as part of its 60th...