Kelowna News
Garage lost in fire
A garage on Gagnon Place, near Capri Mall, suffered extensive damage as a result of a fire late Wednesday morning. The call came in shortly before noon after...
Vaisakhi parade coming up
Rolling road closures will be in effect April 25 for the Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society's fifth annual Vaisakhi parade. Rutland Road north will...
4 things you need to know
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Tourism numbers positive
2015 is shaping up to be a good year for tourism in the Central Okanagan; that according to Nancy Cameron, CEO of Tourism Kelowna. She provided the news during...
A whistleblower's fight
“Why did you leave Kelowna?” A question one former Kelowna couple has been asked hundreds of times and one they were so steadfast on answering, they...
Flightcraft: New name, look
Kelowna Flightcraft is celebrating its 45th year in business with a new name. The company will now be known as KF Aerospace. Along with the new name, the...
Plane crash has local ties
UPDATE 3:30 P.M. Carson Air has just released the following statement regarding the loss of two of their pilots in the tragic cargo plane crash Monday. The...
Racer has need for speed
A Kelowna motorcycle racer had a strong showing at the inaugural MotoAmerica race in Austin, Texas, this past weekend. Marcel Irnie finished eighth in his...
More changes at parkade
Get ready for more traffic pattern changes in the downtown area – this one affecting the library parkade. Beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m., there will be...
Free parking at Small Shop
Those wanting to support local business during Downtown Kelowna Association’s Small Shop Day initiative will be able to park for free during the April 25...
Center of Gravity lineup out
Diplo, Flo Rida and Knife Party will headline this summer's Center of Gravity festival in Kelowna. The annual celebration of music and sports takes place...
5 things you need to know
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Ex-mayor to advise YLW
Walter Gray isn't taking retirement lying down. The former Kelowna mayor has accepted an appointment to the Kelowna International Airport advisory...
Locals like Kelowna: survey
Life is good for most Kelownians, according to the city's latest citizen survey. The telephone survey was conducted by Ipsos Reid in February. They spoke...
Share a plate; give back
Sysco is known for food shows and distributing product to the hospitality industry, but the company also works to give back to local communities. Just this...
10 best, 10 times straight
Urban Systems has been named one of the “Best Workplaces in Canada” for the 10th year in a row. The list is compiled annually for The Globe and Mail...
Local filmmaker wins award
From the Okanagan to Tofino, making the documentary 'The Paddler’ has been a tedious and life changing adventure for both the film maker and the main...
Diverting Mission Creek
The City of Kelowna is planning to alter the flow of Mission Creek. Back in the 1950s, sections of the creek were channelized and diked to prevent flooding. It...
First boat show at new club
The Kelowna Yacht Club will host its annual Boat and Leisure Show later this month – the first since construction was completed on its new home....
RCMP: attempted abduction
Kelowna police are warning residents after an attempted abduction near Lake Country on Sunday. According to Cpl. Joe Duncan, they’re looking to identify a...