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Mike McQuaid poses with his invention, the Umbrella Station.

Kelowna inventor to appear on Dragons’ Den

Mike McQuaid will appear before the Dragons on April 24th with his Umbrella Station

Mike McQuaid poses with his invention, the Umbrella Station.
Okanagan Nighthawks hockey team skate to silver medal

Okanagan Nighthawks hockey team skate to silver medal

The Okanagan Nighthawks claimed silver on home ice at the Icebreaker Tournament over the Easter long weekend.

Okanagan Nighthawks hockey team skate to silver medal
Ginny Weiler (middle) aka R Skullywag, of the Penticton Pistoleras battles with a competing roller derby team last season. The Pistoleras will host their first bout of the year on Saturday at the Penticton Curling Club.

Pistoleras ready to roll into first derby

On Saturday, the Penticton Pistoleras will be hosting it’s first of three roller derby bouts this year.

Ginny Weiler (middle) aka R Skullywag, of the Penticton Pistoleras battles with a competing roller derby team last season. The Pistoleras will host their first bout of the year on Saturday at the Penticton Curling Club.
(Left to right), back row: Dr. David Dix, Vancouver Children's Hospital Head of Oncology, Kyle Ganzeveld, and nurse Diane Distefano. Front row: Jennifer Levesque, Vanelle Ganzeveld, Myla Ganzeveld and Dr. Amanda Li

Kelowna girl to see her dream come true

Children's Wish Foundation sending seven year old to Disney World for a week with her family

(Left to right), back row: Dr. David Dix, Vancouver Children's Hospital Head of Oncology, Kyle Ganzeveld, and nurse Diane Distefano. Front row: Jennifer Levesque, Vanelle Ganzeveld, Myla Ganzeveld and Dr. Amanda Li

Early melt coupled with lack of rainfall caused 2015 water shortage

Lack of June rainfall causes unanticipated drops in water levels

Peter Watson (Team Swagman) road cycling up Green Mtn Rd, just passed Emanuela Bandol (Hoodoo’s Bike Barn Chicks Team) during the Penticton Ramada Elevator Race held on Saturday.

Fun day from valley bottom to top

On Saturday, over 100 athletes took part in the fifth annual Penticton Ramada Elevator Race.

Peter Watson (Team Swagman) road cycling up Green Mtn Rd, just passed Emanuela Bandol (Hoodoo’s Bike Barn Chicks Team) during the Penticton Ramada Elevator Race held on Saturday.
Competitor Leslie Spohr on the Powerline Trail — part of the Nordic ski stage — at the 2015 Ramada Elevator Race.

Competition elevating for multi-sport event

On Saturday, over 100 athletes will be taking part in the Penticton Ramada Elevator Race, which sees its course rise over 6,000 feet.

Competitor Leslie Spohr on the Powerline Trail — part of the Nordic ski stage — at the 2015 Ramada Elevator Race.
The Penticton Pinnacles are hosting a tournament at King's Park over the Easter weekend.

Penticton Pinnacles hit the pitch for tournament

The soccer pitches at King’s Park will be buzzing this weekend as the Penticton Pinnacles first matches of the year take place.

The Penticton Pinnacles are hosting a tournament at King's Park over the Easter weekend.
Margaret Catley-Carlson gives her keynote speech

Water myths addressed at forum

Myth of water over abundance in Canada needs to be addressed

Margaret Catley-Carlson gives her keynote speech

West Kelowna begins alternative approval process for city hall

Residents have until May 3 to voice their opposition to borrowing over $10 million for the project

Conceptual drawings of the amphitheatre, which should have construction begin within one month.

West Kelowna commits to new amphitheatre

Council has awarded a tender to begin construction in Memorial Park

Conceptual drawings of the amphitheatre, which should have construction begin within one month.
Hank 'Unlce Wiggly' Lionhart, lead vocalist for Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band, will bring his six member reunion tour to the Dream Café March 18 and 19.

Uncle Wiggly turns up the heat in Penticton

The Dream Café in Penticton will be hosting B.C.’s representatives at the 2015 Memphis Blues Challenge on Friday and Saturday.

Hank 'Unlce Wiggly' Lionhart, lead vocalist for Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band, will bring his six member reunion tour to the Dream Café March 18 and 19.
17 graduates received heavy equipment training certification through Velocity Training.

Velocity Training graduates 17 participants from WFN

Participants received free instruction in heavy equipment operation over 12 weeks

17 graduates received heavy equipment training certification through Velocity Training.
Neis (second from the left) and one of her teammates (right) with a group of Dnuche residents.

West Kelowna councillor helps with Nepal disaster relief

Rosalind Neis responded to a pair of devastating earthquakes in Nepal as part of an international medical team

Neis (second from the left) and one of her teammates (right) with a group of Dnuche residents.

Central Okanagan Foundation supports UBCO research

COF provides funding for UBCO professor to study kindness and wellbeing in schools

Healthy Living Fair puts finger on the pulses

This year, the Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair will have a focus on diet.

Heavyweight winners Anna Offenwanger and Ephraim Nowak of UBCO with their winning bridge, which held 184.3 kg

UBCO students claim top prize at Spaghetti Bridge competition

Kelowna news; Anna Offenwanger and Ephraim Nowak claim top spot at 33rd annual contest

Heavyweight winners Anna Offenwanger and Ephraim Nowak of UBCO with their winning bridge, which held 184.3 kg
QHR CEO and President Mike Checkley presents Hayley Wickenheiser with an ACCURO jersey

QHR adds Canadian Olympian as spokesperson

Kelowna news; Hayley Wickenheiser joins QHR as spokesperson and ambassador for their products

QHR CEO and President Mike Checkley presents Hayley Wickenheiser with an ACCURO jersey
Noah Spence of Penticton gets good air on his second jump on the course.

Successful season for Apex Ski Club

The club had current skiers and alumni participating at the Junior Nationals and Senior Nationals.

Noah Spence of Penticton gets good air on his second jump on the course.
For the first time in 40 years, the Kiwanis Tower will have new ownership

Kiwanis Tower sold to local organization

Kelowna Foundation for Hope and Social Innovation purchases Kelowna's first high rise

For the first time in 40 years, the Kiwanis Tower will have new ownership