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• Thieves steal rare geode from Kelowna rock shop, among other unique rocks

  It was around 5:30 a.m. Friday when the two men broke into Kelowna's Rocks and Gems Store, the owners believe they were targeting a rare geode from Brazil.

  Canada

  2 hours
• Father of Kelowna crane collapse victim continues to plea for answers

  Cailen Vilness was one of five men killed at a Mission Group construction site when a crane collapsed onto a building in downtown Kelowna.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• Kelowna sex offender sentenced to more time in jail for sex assault against minor

  Dueck was sentenced to two-years less a day, however due to time served he will spend the next 240 days in jail, followed by a three-year probation order.

  Crime

  Jan 3
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• ICBC discontinues Vernon senior’s care after he was hit by vehicle in 2023

  Wakefield has been getting care for his injuries, including mental health support, but at the end of Dec. 2023, he says ICBC cut his funding.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• Penticton, B.C. man recovering from severe brain injuries after alleged random attack

  In the middle of the night, Florence's parent received a terrifying call from a doctor at Kelowna General Hospital, where he was transported for brain surgery.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2024
• Blind woman denied Ebus ride, company says she didn’t follow policy for service dog

  Jessica Rathwell’s mother booked the ticket, unaware of the policy requiring 48-hours’ notice for service dogs to reserve space, a policy Rathwell deems flawed.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2024
• Warming tent part of Kelowna’s Extreme Weather Plan to keep unsheltered population warm

  The measures will be activated based on the severity of the weather conditions, with three levels designed to offer increasing levels of support.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2024
• Three major events projected to bring millions to Kelowna by 2026

  Over the next couple of years the city of Kelowna is expected to generate between $50 million and $60 million with three major events coming to the city.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2024
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• City of West Kelowna to spend $2.5M on upgrades to Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant

  During a meeting Tuesday, council voted to accelerate a $2.5 million budget to upgrade a failing aerator system in the Rose Valley Reservoir.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2024
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• Early season snowfall triggers avalanche concerns in the Okanagan

  The early season snowfall is creating conditions that are way ahead of schedule for some Okanagan ski resorts like Big White, where the base is 111 centimetres.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024
• Tools with sentimental value allegedly stolen from Okanagan farrier

  Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2024
• Kelowna city council votes to keep electronic devices during meetings

  "What I see happening is a lot of computer usage and what I know happens is outside sources bringing information into our meetings," Dyas told council during Monday's meeting.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2024
• Okanagan College instructors are bracing for job cuts

  The college saw a 50 per cent decrease in international students this fall as a result of the changes and it's anticipating a further drop of 70 per cent come January.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2024
• Many British Columbians feeling priced out of housing market

  A Habitat for Humanity Canada survey revealed four in five Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury, with British Columbians feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2024
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• Demand for Kelowna food bank rises 30% over last year

  Demand for the Central Okanagan Food Bank has gone up 30 per cent over last year, serving more than 12,000 people each month.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2024
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• Kelowna, B.C. farm sees record harvest with close to 44,000 kg of produce

  Helen's Acres is a working farm, run by a small group of paid employees who lead an coordinate community volunteers from spring to fall.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2024
• ‘It’s a piece of history’: Antique wagon stolen from Westbank Museum

  When staff walked into work Monday morning, they noticed their antique luggage cart was missing.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2024
• Home, vehicle thefts prompt warning to Okanagan homeowners, drivers to lock doors

  Kelowna resident Erica Krauseneck watched in real-time as a woman was caught by her neighbour allegedly snooping around her home.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2024
• 100-year-old Vernon woman discharged from hospital late at night, family was not notified

  Her daughter Carole Fawcett got a call from a nurse around 9 p.m. that evening telling her they were discharging Russell and given her age, Fawcett had concerns.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2024
• Historic lawsuit filed with B.C. Supreme Court alleging abuse at Vernon, B.C. school

  After 60 years, Syilx Okanagan woman Laurie Wilson is taking her story of alleged abuse to B.C.'s highest court.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2024
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• Package stolen within 30-minutes of delivery by alleged Kelowna porch pirate

  The alleged thief pulled up to the home Saturday evening on an e-scooter wearing snow pants, a ski jacket, and a motorbike helmet.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2024
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• Kelowna wheelchair user raises concerns over BC Transit treatment

  For the last year Kelowna resident, Randy Millis has been reliant on his wheelchair, getting him where he needs to go including the bus stop.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2024
• 18-year-old woman injured in Kelowna hit-and-run

  "Upon arrival, police located a Dodge Ram pickup truck with front end damage and a white Jeep Cherokee with driver side damage," said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2024
• 3 youths arrested in swarming attack of Kelowna, B.C. girl filmed by bystanders

  The victim's father spoke to Global News on Tuesday about the incident, saying that he wants answers and he doesn't want this brushed under the rug.

  Crime

  Oct 2, 2024
• Dad of teen swarmed in Kelowna park says videotaped attack was ‘premeditated’

  The father of a 13-year-old girl who was swarmed in a Kelowna park over the weekend is speaking out about the attack on his daughter and demanding answers.

  Crime

  Oct 1, 2024