For the 3rd day in a row, and 4th time in 12 days, an MLA has left the BC Conservatives

Yet another MLA has chosen to leave the Conservative Party of BC and sit as an Independent. The latest is Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Ter...

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Swimming advisory issued for West Kelowna beach in Gellatly Bay

The City of West Kelowna is urging residents and visitors to use discretion before jumping in Okanagan Lake at Marina Park Beach.

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Kelowna Rockets GM gig stays in the family as Bruce Hamilton’s 35-year run ends

There’s a new man in charge of the Kelowna Rockets, but it’s a familiar name. The club announced today that Curtis Hamilt...

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Straight From DeHart - Aug. 26, 2026

At Your Fingertips Nails and Esthetics located at 102 – 2000 Enterprise Way is celebrating 25 years in business in the same location.

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Despite all the drag, Kelowna's economy is somewhat growing

Population, number of employed, number of businesses, airport passengers, apartment rents and new home prices are all up.

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It's International Dog Day -- take your pooch out for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, ice cream and-or coffee

The whole pack wants to get in on the action. 'Pack', of course, being your dog pack, made up of your family and friends and your collectiv.

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Wildfire breaks out above Hwy 97 in Peachland

Crews are responding to a new wildfire in the Peachland area. It is now listed on the BC Wildfire Service map with the common spot-si...

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‘Not appropriate’: Police investigating tribute graffiti in BC provincial park after drowning

Graffiti spray painted onto boulders in Golden Ears Provincial Park has drawn the attention of the RCMP. A statement from the Maple Ridge RCMP.

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Wildfire in Kelowna Nordic trail area a ‘sobering reminder’ of vulnerability, club says

A small wildfire broke out east of Kelowna on Monday. Fortunately, the BC Wildfire Service was on it quickly and got it under control...

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MLA leaves BC Conservatives for 3rd time in 11 days

A tumultuous August continued for the Conservative Party of BC today. For the third time in 11 days, a BC Conservative MLA announced...

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UPDATE: City of Kelowna rescinds swimming advisory at Rotary Beach

(UPDATE: Aug. 25 @ 2:45 pm) - The swimming advisory that had been in place for the south end of Rotary Beach has been rescinded. It was issued...

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City of West Kelowna seeking input from kids and young adults on Memorial Park Plan

Are you age 12-24? Do you know someone who is 12-24? The City of West Kelowna wants to hear from you about what new features you think should be in.

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Prince George hockey mom identified as woman killed during plane’s emergency landing

The Prince George Whalers youth hockey organization says Alex Garneau was a fixture at the rink, supporting her two children at every ice time....

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Country legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

One of the biggest country stars in the history of the world has passed away. Dolly Parton’s family announced today that the legend, cons.

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VIDEO: Altercation between Kelowna Uber driver and ‘drunk idiots’ goes viral

Video footage captured by one of a Kelowna Uber driver’s exterior Tesla cameras has gone viral on social media. The Kelowna RCMP has confirme.

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BC on pace for lowest number of toxic drug deaths since before pandemic

There was an uptick in toxic drug deaths in British Columbia in June. New data from the BC Coroners Service shows there were 138 deat...

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UPDATE: Several more Bald Range evacuation orders and alerts rescinded

(UPDATE: Aug. 25 @ 9:15 am) - Officials were busy on Monday night rescinding more evacuation orders and alerts for the Bald Range wildfire. Th...

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Downtown Kelowna street will be closed for the next month

As work continues on the Bertram Active Transportation Corridor project, crews have shut down a portion of Doyle Avenue. According to...

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Rain on the weekend never materialized, still drought, still hot, still smoke

It was certainly forecasted. It certainly threatened. But, when all was said and done, Kelowna received a barely measurable 1.

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All Bradley Creek and Quilpituk Creek evac alerts lifted with both wildfires under control

Both wildfires that forced thousands from their homes along Westside Road earlier this month are now considered under control. The BC...

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‘Unthinkable tragedy’: Kamloops teen killed in e-scooter accident

Mounties in Kamloops are investigating a fatal e-scooter accident that claimed the life of a teenager. An RCMP release says officers were calle.

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Annual 2-week maintenance closure of Parkinson Rec’s aquatic centre begins next week

Get your swims in now, because the aquatic centre at the Parkinson Recreation Centre will soon shut down for two weeks. The annual cl...

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New Okanagan College healthcare programs looking for students to start in one year

Okanagan College (OC), in partnership with Interior Health (IH), is looking for close to 50 new students interested in a great career in health care w.

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FortisBC opens new EV fast-charging stations in Kelowna and Rock Creek

FortisBC has expanded its fast-charging network in the Central Okanagan, as well as along a busy highway corridor to the southeast. T...

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Cruise vacation, home renovations on tap for BC woman after $5M lotto win

British Columbia’s newest millionaire already knows what she wants to do with her life-changing windfall. Jane D. of Surrey was...

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Ian Paton leaves BC Conservatives, plans to form new party with Peter Milobar

For the second time in less than two weeks, a long-time MLA has left the Conservative Party of BC. Ten days after Kamloops Centre MLA...

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Police continue to probe August 2025 murder of Kamloops man found in burnt vehicle

Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of Dillen Bain’s death. The 25-year-old Kamloops man was last seen alive on Aug. 22, 202...

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UPDATE: Bald Range wildfire grows to 25,000 over weekend

(UPDATE: Aug. 24 @ 9 am) - It was a relatively quiet weekend for the Bald Range wildfire, at least from the outside looking in. While crews we...

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Enjoy delicious Nova Scotia lobster for a great cause at upcoming Lake Country event

The Rotary Club of Lake Country’s annual Lobster Crawl returns in a month’s time. The 2026 edition of the event is schedu...

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Indigenous artist's bear sculptures unveiled at Okanagan College's campuses

Two granite bear sculptures by Cree artist Stewart Steinhauer are adding more Indigenous stories and teachings to Okanagan College campuses in Kelowna.

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