Central Okanagan

• New amenities for Kelowna neighbourhood booming with home development

  Part of that plan included a shopping centre, which is now coming to life with two major tenants now operational including a recently-opened Save-On-Foods store.

  Canada

  2 hours
  
• Accused in B.C. murder, castration case loses another set of lawyers

  On Wednesday, Gabriella Sears appeared in court as her lawyers withdrew themselves as counsel of record, a representative for the BC Prosecution Service said Thursday.

  Crime

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• Multiple sextortion reports in Kelowna: RCMP

  'These incidents are thoroughly investigated and supports are offered to victims and their families,' RCMP said in a press release. 

  Crime

  5 hours
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• ‘Can’t hear bicycles’: Visually impaired transit rider concerned about floating bus stops  

  Mary Ellen Gabias, who is blind, told Global News floating bus stops come at the 'expense of pedestrians who don't have the option of driving their own vehicle or a bicycle.'

  Canada

  Jun 19
• Rare chance to tour Kelowna home with significant historical importance

  COHS is offering a rare look inside the former Kelowna home of two B.C. premiers. The historical society hopes the home, rather than being sold, can be brought 'into public hands.'

  Canada

  Jun 19
• Sketch of suspect in attempted sex assault released by Kelowna RCMP

  Police have released a sketch of the suspect believed to be behind an attempted sexual assault at a popular Kelowna walking trail.

  Crime

  Jun 19
• Developer refuses to compensate low-income West Kelowna mobile home owner, cites unpermitted repairs

  In a letter sent to Sun, the developer, Kerr Properties out of Langley, stated that the renovations Sun undertook were unpermitted.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Changes to improve crane safety underway: WorkSafe BC

  Crane safety has become a higher-profile issue since 2021, when a crane collapsed in Kelowna, taking the lives of five men, four of whom worked on the structure.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Emergency Support Services undergoes changes for upcoming wildfire season in B.C.

  The 2023 wildfire season strained B.C.’s emergency support services program — so much so that changes are being made for 2024.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Memorial ride for mental health in Kelowna exceeds expectations, raises $210K

  Organizers say 616 riders and striders took part in various cycling and walking routes around the Central Okanagan.

  Health

  Jun 18