All posts tagged "Kelowna"
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LOCAL4 days ago
What’s at Stake for Kelowna as Leaders Debate Closing the Downtown Supervised Consumption Site
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas asks the federal government not to renew the license for the downtown supervised consumption site, sparking debate over local health services.
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BC STORIES5 days ago
Why Checkmate Cabs Is Staying on Kelowna Roads Under New Ownership
Checkmate Cabs will remain open in Kelowna after being acquired by Ashok Tyagi. The long-standing taxi service plans tech upgrades to compete with rideshares.
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BC STORIES1 week ago
What the Sale of Three Local Golf Courses Means for Okanagan Golfers
Sandpiper Group acquires four golf courses, including three in Kelowna. GolfBC will continue managing daily operations and local leadership remains.
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BC STORIES2 weeks ago
Summerland Seniors Return Home After Three Weeks of Wildfire Evacuation
Thirty Summerland seniors returned home Friday after a three-week wildfire evacuation to Osoyoos, reuniting with their community and loved ones.
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BC STORIES1 month ago
BC Residents Urged to Check Surveillance Footage as Police Probe Suspicious Park and Roadside Fires
B.C. RCMP launch arson investigations into suspicious fires in Kelowna, the Shuswap region, and near Coquitlam. Police request dashcam and security video.
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British Columbia5 months ago
Okanagan Residents Face Frigid Weekend as Major Gas Outage Disconnects Thousands
Thousands in B.C.'s Lake Country and North Kelowna face a weekend without heat due to a major FortisBC gas outage. Restoration may take until Sunday.
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BC STORIES5 months ago
Vandalism Spree Cripples Salvation Army Emergency Response in Kelowna
The Salvation Army in Kelowna faces a crisis after three emergency and community vehicles were vandalized, halting food reclamation and disaster response.
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LOCAL5 months ago
Kelowna Mayor Faces Backlash Over RCMP Funding Gap During Victoria Advocacy Trip
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas declines to ask for more RCMP funding in Victoria despite police warnings that the city needs 32 more officers to manage crime...
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OPINIONS10 months agoWhen Politics Trump Civility: The Curious Case of the Cancelled Poilievre Luncheon
By Chad Dashly, Current News Room November 8, 2025 The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce’s sudden decision to cancel a sold out luncheon featuring Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has sparked...
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LOCAL11 months agoPrescribed Burn Underway at Knox Mountain Park to Reduce Fire Risk
KELOWNA, B.C. — The City of Kelowna, working alongside provincial fire crews, has begun a prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park aimed at reducing wildfire risk...
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