Kelowna looking to accelerate climate action
27 initiatives come with a $830,000 price tag
BC SPCA campaign promotes pet friendly housing
To join the campaign and take the Pet-Friendly Pledge, go to bcspca.ca.
It's a first for Kelowna
City council will discuss an application on Monday that proposes a 4-storey industrial building with 10 residential units.
Fernando's Pub closing for winter
Fernando’s will be open until next Saturday Oct. 24th, daily from 4pm-10pm
Another aviation company downsizing
KF Aerospace has been forced to cut 14 percent of its staff.
Phishing Derby
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
City committed to functional zero homelessness
Kelowna city council approved a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday furthering the Journey Home Strategy.
BC mayors calling for action amidst election
BC Urban Mayors' Caucus calling on political parties to address mental health and substance use, public transit, affordable housing and a new fiscal relationship.
Designated outdoor sheltering site moves to Baillie Avenue
The move was triggered by a promise that the overnight shelter site would not be immediately adjacent to a supportive housing site opening this November on Ellis Street.
Big White gearing up for Winter Season
Big White Ski Resort will open November 26th for the winter ski season, as long as the government allows it.
Free Wellness Programs available through CMHA
A number of agencies who provide mental health, substance use and crisis line services have seen significant increases in people accessing help in 2020.
Okanagan director documents worlds longest, toughest marathon
Go to Telus OPTIK TV or Amazon Prime to watch Safety to Nome.
UPDATE Christie Mountain wildfire has burned more than 1000 Ha
The fire perimeter is expected to spread with high temperatures forecasted for today.
Watch the sky for Snowflakes this weekend
A group of retired pilots called the Snowflakes will be flying over the Okanagan on Sunday for an episode of local YouTube show Hello Okanagan.
Kelowna Transit significantly decreasing September 6
A report to council on Monday showed ridership in Kelowna is currently at 60 percent compared to last July and an anticipated drop in student ridership demand this fall as post-secondary classes move online.
Pacific Wild takes BC government to court over Wolf Cull program
B.C. Lawyer Rebeka Breder says the government isn't addressing the real problem of logging, mining, and off-road activities disturbing caribou habitat.
COSAR to receive 50K annually beginning 2022
The B.C. government is building on a funding commitment to search and rescue efforts by providing $6 million annually beginning in 2022.
BC Transit launches campaign to encourage masks
BC Transit launched their 'Together We Ride' program today to encourage considerate etiquette on board buses.
35 cases now linked to Kelowna exposure events
An impromptu update by Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Friday afternoon to address a number of developments in the Province.
Preventing bike theft
Over two million bikes are stolen each year in North America—meaning every 30 seconds, someone’s ride goes missing.