Tag Archives: Okanagan

The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is mostly applauding the federal government’s budget, though is still awaiting feedback. “We're waiting to hear from our business members before speaking to...

The six teams that will compete for a national hockey title in Vernon next week have now been finalized. Hockey Canada is hosting the 2024 Esso Cup Women’s Under 18 National Club Championship fr...

The City of Kelowna will be undertaking a lot of infrastructure projects this year, including two major ones aimed at reducing flood risks. The city stated a total of $95-million will be invested in i...

RCMP are asking the public for information related to a motorcycle crash on the highway near the university in Kelowna. Police say a lone male rider lost control of a red coloured Harley Davidson on t...

An exotic snake stolen from a Kelowna business has been returned. Kelowna RCMP’s Community Youth Safety Officer, Const. Fed Angulo, was tasked with assisting in an investigation into the theft o...

A new tool is being rolled out to keep waterways free of invasive mussels. The Okanagan Basin Water Board, with support from several partners, has developed what it calls a “first-of-its-kind...

Kelowna will be Canada’s country music capital in the fall of next year. The Canadian Country Music Association has announced that the city will be the host for Country Music Week and the CCMA A...

People travelling between the Okanagan and Vancouver Island will have more options soon. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Pacific Coastal Airlines announced that a new direct route will be esta...

RCMP will be using all terrain vehicles (ATVs) to increase the police presence and conduct safety patrols on the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna. The trained officers will be using the ATVs to get to a...

A B.C. property rights group is taking legal action against the province over its proposed changes to short term rentals. The West Coast Association for Property Rights, and a short term rental owner ...