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Night market launches in downtown Kelowna this summer
April 25, 2024 - 11:31 AM

The Downtown Kelowna Association has announced the launch of the Downtown Kelowna Night Market this summer and they are accepting applications for prospective vendors.
Why this Vernon non-profit fundraiser needs your amazing garden
April 09, 2024 - 3:10 PM

A Vernon non-profit is looking for some amazing backyards to show off as part of its annual garden tour fundraiser.
UBCO event asks if diversity hiring has 'lost its way'
April 05, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The latest political football in North America’s culture wars is the controversial topic of discussion at a UBC Okanagan event in Kelowna tonight.
Canada geese egg addling underway in Okanagan
April 03, 2024 - 4:35 PM

The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program will soon begin its annual egg addling to manage the population of Canada geese.
Kelowna RCMP seeks witnesses related to road rage incident
April 02, 2024 - 12:30 PM
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The Kelowna RCMP is seeking the public's assistance as they investigate a report of road rage turned violent.
Another delay in opening of West Kelowna city hall
March 25, 2024 - 1:44 PM

Every month, City of West Kelowna staff update council on the progress of its long delayed and far over budget city hall project.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota
Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting the issue on the conservative state's Novemb

Kelowna increased land values; now residents, businesses are getting the bills
The City of Kelowna was far ahead of the provincial government when it streamlined higher density housing in core areas almost two years ago. The city made it easier to redevelop existing properties to gain height or density without going t

Night market launches in downtown Kelowna this summer