Barry Gerding

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Carl Wilkens (left) with Rwanda residents Maria and Filbert, who found themselves on the opposite sides of the genocide in 1994 in that African country. Despite Filbert being a member of a militia gang that killed Maria's husband and sons in 1994, today their relationship has evolved to where they have become close family friends. (Contributed)

Author discusses atrocities of Rwanda genocide with Kelowna students

Ed Wilkens talks to KSS students about his journey of post-trauma recovery

Carl Wilkens (left) with Rwanda residents Maria and Filbert, who found themselves on the opposite sides of the genocide in 1994 in that African country. Despite Filbert being a member of a militia gang that killed Maria's husband and sons in 1994, today their relationship has evolved to where they have become close family friends. (Contributed)
The Kelowna Chiefs are down 2-0 in their KIJHL playoff series against the Princeton Posse after 5-2 and 7-2 losses on Feb. 23 and 24, 2024. (Kelowna Chiefs file photo)

Kelowna Chiefs franchise sold to new owner

Former Kelowna Spartan Darren Tmchyshyn has purchased team from Jason Tansem

The Kelowna Chiefs are down 2-0 in their KIJHL playoff series against the Princeton Posse after 5-2 and 7-2 losses on Feb. 23 and 24, 2024. (Kelowna Chiefs file photo)
United Way BC encourages local businesses and organizations to participate in the Period Promise campaign during the month of May. (Contributed)

Period Promise campaign seeks menstrual product donations across B.C.

United Way BC partners with Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816

United Way BC encourages local businesses and organizations to participate in the Period Promise campaign during the month of May. (Contributed)
Sandher Fruit Packers packinghouse is located in Ellison at the intersection of Old Vernon and Scotty Creek roads. (File photo)

Kelowna fruit packers hit with another fine

Ellison fruit packinghouse promises to solve effluent discharge issues

Sandher Fruit Packers packinghouse is located in Ellison at the intersection of Old Vernon and Scotty Creek roads. (File photo)
The threat of invasive mussel infestation is creeping closer and extreme prevention measures are being urged by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. (File photo)

Okanagan mobilizing as aggressive mussels threaten to muscle into B.C.

Kelowna forum brings together stakeholders in bid to repel and react to invasive species incursion

The threat of invasive mussel infestation is creeping closer and extreme prevention measures are being urged by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. (File photo)
Bighorn sheep wandering across Westside Road. (File photo)

Wildlife experts ponder peril of diseases devastating Okanagan bighorn sheep

Symposium in Penticton to explore conservation options amidst sharp decline in keynote species

Bighorn sheep wandering across Westside Road. (File photo)
Abbeyfield House in Kelowna is located at 1531 Bernard Ave. (Facebook)

Affordable Kelowna seniors housing lost to market rental project

Abbeyfield Canada is looking to the community for replacement housing

Abbeyfield House in Kelowna is located at 1531 Bernard Ave. (Facebook)
Tara Armstrong is the BC Conservative Party candidate for the riding of Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream in the next provincial election. (Contributed)

BC Conservative candidate announced for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream

Kelowna businesswoman Tara Armstrong pushing for a common sense cause

Tara Armstrong is the BC Conservative Party candidate for the riding of Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream in the next provincial election. (Contributed)
B.C.’s Crown prosecutors are suffering high levels of burnout, according to a recent survey by the association representing them. (Pixabay)

More than half of B.C. Crown prosecutors suffering burnout: survey

Large caseloads, dimishing resources are compounding, says B.C. Crown Counsel Association president

B.C.’s Crown prosecutors are suffering high levels of burnout, according to a recent survey by the association representing them. (Pixabay)
B.C. wine growers are forecasting significant losses, with crop yields cut by as much as 56 per cent, due to a severe cold snap that gripped the province in December 2022. (Pixabay.com)

B.C. MLA sounds alarm for wine industry struggles

Ben Stewart seeking fiscal support for grape crop replanting

B.C. wine growers are forecasting significant losses, with crop yields cut by as much as 56 per cent, due to a severe cold snap that gripped the province in December 2022. (Pixabay.com)
Federal government cabinet minister Harjit Sajjan sees optimistic signs of economic recovery for Canada over the next year. (File photo)

Interest rate fall prediction generates optimism for Canadians

Harjit Sajjan says decline in interest rates on the horizon

Federal government cabinet minister Harjit Sajjan sees optimistic signs of economic recovery for Canada over the next year. (File photo)
Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna. (Contributed)

Teens arrested for assault that took place at West Kelowna school

The assault happened on Nov. 2

Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna. (Contributed)
Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)

Lytton fire survivor faces emotional journey

Meghan Fandrich turned to writing to confront her post-fire trauma

Before and after photos of the property loss resulting from the Lytton fire in 2021. The wildfire killed two people and destroyed 90 per cent of the town. (File photo)
Five homes were lost in Kettle Valley residential area from the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park Fire. (File)

Okanagan Mountain Park fire an enduring memory

A look back on Fire Storm 2003

Five homes were lost in Kettle Valley residential area from the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park Fire. (File)
Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)

Campaign launched to buy and preserve $4M Okanagan Lake property

Crowdfunding initiative needs to raise $750,000 by July 15

Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)
Elementary students line up race at track and field meet held at the Apple Bowl last week. (File photo)

Central Okanagan trustees speak out against harassment

Targeting of nine-year-old girl over gender identity called ‘disturbing’ and ‘appalling’

Elementary students line up race at track and field meet held at the Apple Bowl last week. (File photo)
Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)

B.C. pharmacists empowered to treat 21 minor ailments

Greater access also granted for birth control options

Kelowna pharmacist Craig Tostenson. (Facebook)
(Black Press media file photo)

Roadblocks to solving B.C.’s doctor shortfall

Raising salaries not only solution

(Black Press media file photo)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

B.C. new car dealers seek taxation relief

Provincial, pending federal taxes called double-tax for consumers

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
A clear-cut logging area in the Peachland watershed. (File photo)

Extinction Rebellion head goes on hunger strike over log exports; gets support from Peachland

Vancouver Island activist Howard Breen starts 25-day hunger strike protest

A clear-cut logging area in the Peachland watershed. (File photo)