Tag Archives: Okanagan
Okanagan runner heading to Olympics
A marathon runner from Kelowna is heading to France to compete on the world stage. Malindi Elmore of Kelowna was named to Canada’s Athletics team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team Canada’s...
Liam Verster Jul 02, 2024

Long-term care facility to be replaced in $186M project
A new and improved long-term care facility will be used to replace an existing one in Kelowna. The province and Interior Health announced a new care community will be built at the Cottonwoods Care Cen...
Liam Verster Jun 28, 2024

Fireworks and other events for Canada Day weekend in Kelowna, RCMP adding extra officers
It’s expected to be a busy Canada long weekend in Kelowna, and RCMP say they are prepared for the influx of visitors. Mounties say the public will see an increased front-line police presence wit...
Pete McIntyre Jun 28, 2024

Shamrocks sweep rattlers to advance to Rowcliffe Cup final
The Armstrong Shamrocks have advanced to the final of the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League after a 13-5 victory over the Kamloops Rattlers in game two of the league semi final Wednesday night ...
Pete McIntyre Jun 27, 2024

RV dealership celebrates milestone by giving back to charities
Voyager RV in Lake Country has marked its 40th anniversary with the continuation of its Voyager Cares Initiative throughout 2024. The dealership is not only celebrating four decades of serving the com...
Pete McIntyre Jun 27, 2024

Kelowna zones properties for infill, unveils pre-approved multi-unit designs
The City of Kelowna is taking action to develop more housing opportunities. Over 1,300 lots throughout the city’s core area were rezoned and made eligible for “fast-track” developmen...
Liam Verster Jun 26, 2024

Murder charge approved in woman’s death
Charges have been upgraded in the death of a woman in a Sicamous mobile home park. The RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive female in a driveway at a property at 1707 Hillier Rd. at 4:48 a.m....
Liam Verster Jun 26, 2024

Kelowna’s provincial housing target set at over 8,700 new units
The City of Kelowna’s housing target has been set. The provincial government announced that, as part of the second round of the housing target program, Kelowna would need to build 8,774 new unit...
Liam Verster Jun 26, 2024

Pub signs heritage agreement with city
Owners of the Train Station Pub on Ellis Street in Kelowna have signed a heritage revitalization agreement with the City of Kelowna, which will protect the existing heritage building, garden, plaza an...
Russ Byth Jun 26, 2024

Police recover stolen mountain bikes, other items during search
Two men were arrested and several bikes and other items were recovered as police executed a search warrant in Lake Country. On Wednesday, June 19, Lake Country RCMP, assisted by the Lake Country Gener...
Pete McIntyre Jun 25, 2024