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Sir Richard Branson is one of several people interviewed in The Culture High.

Marijuana documentary eyes TIFF premiere

The much-anticipated marijuana documentary, The Culture High, is months away from hitting the big screen.

Sir Richard Branson is one of several people interviewed in The Culture High.
Joe Kalopenuk puts wax on the Parkinson Activity Centre gym floor before the shuffleboard group begins their weekly set of games.

Parkinson Activity Centre may no longer allow shuffleboard in gym

Shuffleboard group told it will have to stop using wax on floor due to maintenance and safety concerns.

Joe Kalopenuk puts wax on the Parkinson Activity Centre gym floor before the shuffleboard group begins their weekly set of games.
Premier Christy Clark announces the completion of the McDougall Creek flood mitigation work Wednesday afternoon, while West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater holds her umbrella for her.

Residents relieved with McDougall Creek flood mitigation work

Barbara Hart has found it easier to sleep at night this spring now that she doesn't have to worry about nearby McDougall Creek flooding.

Premier Christy Clark announces the completion of the McDougall Creek flood mitigation work Wednesday afternoon, while West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater holds her umbrella for her.
Joe Gluska speaks on behalf of Casa Loma Resident Homeowners' Association at a town hall meeting, hosted by the West Kelowna Residents' Association April 10.

West Kelowna: Residents voice concerns at town hall meeting

Bylaw enforcement, storm water management and development concerns were highlighted at the inaugural meeting.

Joe Gluska speaks on behalf of Casa Loma Resident Homeowners' Association at a town hall meeting, hosted by the West Kelowna Residents' Association April 10.
Several Girl Guides were put in the prisoner box during mock trials as part of Law Day 2014 at Kelowna Law Courts Saturday.

Kelowna Law Day combines fun, education

Several Girl Guides shook their heads in courtroom nine's prisoner box as a judge found them guilty of their various offences.

Several Girl Guides were put in the prisoner box during mock trials as part of Law Day 2014 at Kelowna Law Courts Saturday.
The B.C. government expects to invest at least $2 million over the next three years as part of a planning process for a second crossing of Okanagan Lake.

$2M for planning of second Okanagan Lake crossing

The creation of a second bridge across Okanagan Lake may be decades away, but the province has taken a step toward that goal.

The B.C. government expects to invest at least $2 million over the next three years as part of a planning process for a second crossing of Okanagan Lake.

Police take murder suspect into custody

Ryan Quigley was arrested for muder in a Kelowna alley near St. Paul Street Thursday morning.

West Kelowna Residents’ Association to host town hall meeting

The WKRA wants to start a conversation about the issues currently facing West Kelowna residents.

Jennifer Pynn, dressed as Quinn from the video game League of Legends, is named the winner of the cosplay costume contest at the recent Kelowna Anime and Comic Fetival.

Close-up: Kelowna’s Comic-Con(tribution)

"We just couldn't believe that there hadn't been a Comic-Con here before." -Bonnie Gratz, organizer of the anime and comic festival.

Jennifer Pynn, dressed as Quinn from the video game League of Legends, is named the winner of the cosplay costume contest at the recent Kelowna Anime and Comic Fetival.
Jim Belshaw, chair of Soles4Souls Canada, speaks at the charity's kick-off to its annual April shoe drive.

Soles4Souls shoe drive focuses on local need

Soles4Souls Canada has collected and distributed 400,000 pairs of shoes since its inception in 2010.

Jim Belshaw, chair of Soles4Souls Canada, speaks at the charity's kick-off to its annual April shoe drive.
A view of the homes along Paramount Drive in the Tallus Ridge neighborhood. Several residents are opposed to a rezoning application that would allow for multi-family development in Tallus Ridge.

Residents show little appetite for multi-family development in Tallus Ridge

Residents are voicing their concerns over proposed zoning bylaw amendments that would bring multi-family development to Tallus Ridge.

A view of the homes along Paramount Drive in the Tallus Ridge neighborhood. Several residents are opposed to a rezoning application that would allow for multi-family development in Tallus Ridge.
Cathy Cook (middle), executive director of the BC Municipal Safety Association, presents West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater (third from right) with two certificates of recognition. (From left) District employees Brian Bidewell, utilities operator and one of the district's trained auditors, Patty Tracy, human resources manager, Stacey Harding, parks and fleet supervisor, Eni Knaitner, human resources assistant and Jeff Fletcher, facilities foreman and the second trained auditor, were also on hand for the presentation.

West Kelowna gets safety recognition

West Kelowna received two certificates of recognition from Worksafe BC and the BC Municipal Safety Association.

Cathy Cook (middle), executive director of the BC Municipal Safety Association, presents West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater (third from right) with two certificates of recognition. (From left) District employees Brian Bidewell, utilities operator and one of the district's trained auditors, Patty Tracy, human resources manager, Stacey Harding, parks and fleet supervisor, Eni Knaitner, human resources assistant and Jeff Fletcher, facilities foreman and the second trained auditor, were also on hand for the presentation.
UBCO student Skyler Gregg uses a SpikerBox to help Sawyer McGrinder, 9, understand how much facial muscle strength is needed to chew a gummy bear.

UBCO students showcase fun side of neuromuscular physiology

About 30 Grade 3 to 6 students participated in several experiments at the inaugural Mind over Muscle event at UBCO Thursday.

UBCO student Skyler Gregg uses a SpikerBox to help Sawyer McGrinder, 9, understand how much facial muscle strength is needed to chew a gummy bear.

Crystal Mountain plans get extension

Crystal Mountain Resort has been granted yet another extension for a rezoning application that would allow for expansion.

Tammie O'Rielly is treated for smoke inhalation after a fire started in the basement of her father's McKenzie Road home Thursday afternoon.

Family, dogs escape Rutland house fire

23-year-old Sol O'Rielly and his mother, Tammie, were working on their computers Thursday when the sound of alarms caught their attention.

Tammie O'Rielly is treated for smoke inhalation after a fire started in the basement of her father's McKenzie Road home Thursday afternoon.
Taner Snodgrass (right) asks questions to Simone Ramsay at the second annual Westbank First Nation career fair.

Westbank First Nation fair sheds light on career options

Aboriginal students filled the Sensisyusten Gymnasium Thursday as they took part in Westbank First Nation's second annual career fair.

Taner Snodgrass (right) asks questions to Simone Ramsay at the second annual Westbank First Nation career fair.

Entrepreneur sees medical marijuana production as ‘economic opportunity’

The District of West Kelowna is progressing with its plans to have medical marijuana production limited to industrial lands.

West Kelowna council hears associations’ concerns

Nine local associations had an opportunity to directly address District of West Kelowna council Tuesday night.

Kelowna Women in Business: Women drawn away from community for high pay

It’s no secret working in northern Alberta is common for residents of the Okanagan.

Kelowna Women in Business: Wine Association focuses on marketing

West Kelowna Vintners Association has only officially been in existence for a few months.