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Thief takes magnet honouring fallen veteran in Lake Country

Thief takes magnet honouring fallen veteran in Lake Country

The magnet was stolen from a vehicle in the district

Thief takes magnet honouring fallen veteran in Lake Country
This invasive grey squirrel was spotted in Kelowna City Park last weekend. With no funding allocated to deal with the species, the population will continue to grow, says a TRU researcher. - Credit: Carli Berry/Capital News

‘Zero’ effort being made to tackle invasive grey squirrels in Kelowna parks

Invasive grey squirrels have taken over the Okanagan

This invasive grey squirrel was spotted in Kelowna City Park last weekend. With no funding allocated to deal with the species, the population will continue to grow, says a TRU researcher. - Credit: Carli Berry/Capital News
In its recent budget, the federal government announced measures to help people buy their first home. (Kelowna News file)

Kelowna’s young professionals wary of federal incentives for millennial homebuyers

A few professionals are skeptical that the federal budget announcements will help young people

In its recent budget, the federal government announced measures to help people buy their first home. (Kelowna News file)
Julius Huhs, land and resource coordinator with the province, outlines the risk of wildfire in the June Springs Road area of Kelowna. Currently Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. workers are removing some trees and debris in the area to reduce the risk. - Carli Berry/Capital News

Trees removed from Central Okanagan to mitigate wildfire risk

Kelowna - Projects are ongoing across B.C. to reduce the risk of wildfire

Julius Huhs, land and resource coordinator with the province, outlines the risk of wildfire in the June Springs Road area of Kelowna. Currently Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. workers are removing some trees and debris in the area to reduce the risk. - Carli Berry/Capital News
Julius Huhs, land and resource coordinator with the province, outlines the risk of wildfire in the June Springs Road area of Kelowna. Currently Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. workers are removing some trees and debris in the area to reduce the risk. - Carli Berry/Capital News

Trees removed from southeast Kelowna to mitigate wildfire risk

Projects are ongoing across the province to reduce the risk of wildfire

Julius Huhs, land and resource coordinator with the province, outlines the risk of wildfire in the June Springs Road area of Kelowna. Currently Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. workers are removing some trees and debris in the area to reduce the risk. - Carli Berry/Capital News
West Kelowna man, Yorkshire terrier chased by coyote

West Kelowna man, Yorkshire terrier chased by coyote

Animal sightings have been reported around the Central Okanagan

West Kelowna man, Yorkshire terrier chased by coyote
3 vehicles stolen, 8 thefts from vehicles in Lake Country over last few months

3 vehicles stolen, 8 thefts from vehicles in Lake Country over last few months

Three vehicles were stolen in-between January and February, according to Crime Stoppers

3 vehicles stolen, 8 thefts from vehicles in Lake Country over last few months
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International Macaron Day: Buy a treat, support the KGH Foundation

Tasty treats can be purchased around Kelowna, March 20

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International Macaron Day: Buy a treat, support the KGH Foundation

Tasty treats can be purchased around Kelowna, March 20

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The goats are out at Hoof Prints Barnyard. Catharine Vella holds a goat with son Ryder Vella. - Matthew Abrey

Kelowna petting zoo closing its gates

Hoof Prints Barnyard announced, Tuesday night, it will be closing

The goats are out at Hoof Prints Barnyard. Catharine Vella holds a goat with son Ryder Vella. - Matthew Abrey
The goats are out at Hoof Prints Barnyard. Catharine Vella holds a goat with son Ryder Vella. - Matthew Abrey

Okanagan petting zoo closing its gates

Hoof Prints Barnyard announced, Tuesday night, it will be closing

The goats are out at Hoof Prints Barnyard. Catharine Vella holds a goat with son Ryder Vella. - Matthew Abrey
Carli Berry/Capital News

West Coast Poke bowls coming to Kelowna’s downtown

Pacific Poke is opening a location on Bernard Avenue

Carli Berry/Capital News
Carli Berry/Capital News

West Coast Poke bowls coming to Kelowna’s downtown

Pacific Poke is opening a location on Bernard Avenue

Carli Berry/Capital News
Last week in the Lower Mainland the Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd. team (from left, Heather Higo, Amanda Goodman Lee, Julia Common and Bradford Vinson) worked

‘It’s never a singular cause,’ too soon for Central Okanagan beekeepers to determine success of hives

With a cold snap this February, one Central Okanagan beekeeper says his hives are OK so far

Last week in the Lower Mainland the Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd. team (from left, Heather Higo, Amanda Goodman Lee, Julia Common and Bradford Vinson) worked
Last week in the Lower Mainland the Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd. team (from left, Heather Higo, Amanda Goodman Lee, Julia Common and Bradford Vinson) worked

‘It’s never a singular cause,’ too soon for Kelowna beekeepers to determine success of hives

With a cold snap this February, one Central Okanagan beekeeper says his hives are OK so far

Last week in the Lower Mainland the Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd. team (from left, Heather Higo, Amanda Goodman Lee, Julia Common and Bradford Vinson) worked
The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is asking residents to be prepared for flooding, especially if you live near a creek, like Mission Creek. Photo: Contributed

Central Okanagan on flood watch as snow melts

With higher temperatures, the regional district is warning property owners to be prepared

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is asking residents to be prepared for flooding, especially if you live near a creek, like Mission Creek. Photo: Contributed
The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is asking residents to be prepared for flooding, especially if you live near a creek, like Mission Creek. Photo: Contributed

Central Okanagan on flood watch as snow melts

With higher temperatures, the regional district is warning property owners to be prepared

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan is asking residents to be prepared for flooding, especially if you live near a creek, like Mission Creek. Photo: Contributed
(David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Kelowna mom concerned with needles found at Knox Mountain Park

Maria Beinarowitz, who has a five-year-old son, said she's noticed a fair amount at the Kelowna park

(David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
Robert Conelley, middle, received the annual Lake Country Citizen of the Year Award from Mayor James Baker (left) and Oceola Fish and Game Club president Nick Kozub. - Contributed

Lake Country’s Citizen of the Year never expected to win award

"I was totally blown away, I had no idea," Robert Conelley said.

Robert Conelley, middle, received the annual Lake Country Citizen of the Year Award from Mayor James Baker (left) and Oceola Fish and Game Club president Nick Kozub. - Contributed
(David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Mom concerned with needles found at Central Okanagan park

Maria Beinarowitz, who has a five-year-old son, said she's noticed a fair amount at a Kelowna park

(David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)