17+ hour, 50+ min ago   (253+ words) Todd Daniels was thrust into the spotlight when he spoke out about ongoing property crime and vandalism in downtown Kelowna. Now the businessman is embracing the exposure. Daniels, the owner of Gallery Streetwear on Bernard Avenue, is running for a…...

20+ hour, 59+ min ago   (316+ words) The second busiest emergency department in B.C. is getting a big boost thanks to the generosity of the Central Okanagan and an anonymous matching donor. The KGH Foundation’s Heart of Gold gala on Saturday night raised more than $1 million for Kelowna…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago   (220+ words) The provincial government its putting forward $15 million for FireSmart projects to be carried out next year. In a Sunday news release, the Ministry of Forests said the 2027 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program will open for applications Oct. 1. According to…...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago   (684+ words) In almost 100 fights, Canadian boxing titan George Chuvalo was never knocked out and never fell to the canvas. A five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and two-time world heavyweight challenger, Chuvalo died Saturday in Toronto on his 89th birthday. “He was a capital-T…...

1+ day, 49+ min ago   (132+ words) South Okanagan drivers can fuel up for the kids with Otter Co-op gas stations' Fuel Good Day this week. On Tuesday, 5 cents of every litre of fuel sold at the gas bars will be supporting Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. The…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (163+ words) Protests are planned for the prime minister's high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago   (341+ words) The Regional District of North Okanagan is taking additional steps to clear up drinking water from the Antwerp Springs Deep Well system. The move to the Antwerp Deep Well supply in the Lavington and Coldstream areas was made in support…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago   (299+ words) A former president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce wants more women involved in local politics. Pamela Pearson, who founded the networking group Pam’s Ladies Happy Hour more than three years ago, is hosting an election education and connection event…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago   (188+ words) Thompson Rivers University is inviting community members to donate to a relief fund supporting students affected by wildfires, floods and other emergencies. TRU said in a news release evacuations, displacement, property damage, poor air quality and unexpected expenses can create…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (358+ words) Catch 'em if you can - as many as you want. Last month, Vernon nature enthusiast Eric Kowalski spotted dozens of carp in Vernon Creek that runs from Kalamalka Lake to Okanagan Lake. With the low water levels in the creek,…...