Kelowna News Staff

Kelowna local recognized

Kelowna local recognized

Garry Benson of Kelowna was honoured today at the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards

Kelowna local recognized
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Trail closed at Canyon Falls Park

The trail is closed due to high waters

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Community forum held tonight

Community forum held tonight

CATCH is hosting a community forum tonight starting at 7 p.m. on Hollywood Road

Community forum held tonight
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Kelowna gets direct flight to Victoria

Pacific Coastal Airlines announced a new mid-day flight between Victoria and Kelowna for June 5

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Saxophone duo play experimental music

V. Vecker and Kelowna’s Darren Williams will be performing together in concert on April 27

Kelowna’s Darren Williams Image Credit: Photo Contributed
From left to right: bassist Murry Holmes, keyboardist Bob Silversides, drummer/vocalist Kim Berly, and guitarist David Knight formed the Kim Berly Group. Image Credit: Photo Contributed

New band features experienced members

The Kim Berly Group was created when Berly was searching for a musical outlet

From left to right: bassist Murry Holmes, keyboardist Bob Silversides, drummer/vocalist Kim Berly, and guitarist David Knight formed the Kim Berly Group. Image Credit: Photo Contributed
Exhibition showcases feminism

Exhibition showcases feminism

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is presenting Fem(i)nist

Exhibition showcases feminism
The Bridge Youth and Family Services has opened four new youth detox beds in Kelowna, for people under the age of 18.

Youth detox beds now open

The first new youth detox services in Kelowna in more than a decade are now open for those under 18

The Bridge Youth and Family Services has opened four new youth detox beds in Kelowna, for people under the age of 18.
Creative Roots Landscaping staff made a warm gesture to local charity, Inn From The Cold – Kelowna. A $3000 donation was presented to Executive Director, Jan Schulz.

Warm gesture from landscaping company

Kelowna company raises money for Kelowna homeless shelter Inn from the Cold

Creative Roots Landscaping staff made a warm gesture to local charity, Inn From The Cold – Kelowna. A $3000 donation was presented to Executive Director, Jan Schulz.
Kelowna to celebrate Vaisakhi

Kelowna to celebrate Vaisakhi

The Okanagan Sikh temple is putting on its seventh Vaisakhi parade Saturday, starting at 11 a.m.

Kelowna to celebrate Vaisakhi
Kelowna grandmothers making strides for Africa

Kelowna grandmothers making strides for Africa

Kelowna Grandmothers For Africa invites area residents to walk or run for Africa on June 3.

Kelowna grandmothers making strides for Africa
Okanagan chefs taking their best to the shelter

Okanagan chefs taking their best to the shelter

Kelowna chefs head into homeless shelter for a big treat

Okanagan chefs taking their best to the shelter
Accident near Spall in Kelowna.

Accident jams highway

Two car accident in the noon hour on Highway 97 near Spall Road in Kelowna gave drivers a headache

Accident near Spall in Kelowna.
A house on McCurdy Road brought RCMP to the area Thursday night.

UPDATE: Police incident in Rutland

RCMP were reportedly on the scene on McCurdy Road in Kelowna Thursday night

A house on McCurdy Road brought RCMP to the area Thursday night.
Independent candidate Brian Thiesen is running in Kelowna West.

Kelowna-West candidate Brian Thiesen

Independent candidate running for a seat in Kelowna West, a hot seat in the B.C. Election

Independent candidate Brian Thiesen is running in Kelowna West.
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Police ask for help in identifying suspect

The person of interest related to an alleged thief investigation

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Find yourself behind bars

The annual Cops for Kids Jail & Bail will be held April 20

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Theft from vehicle prompts police search

Theft from vehicle prompts police search

Kelowna RCMP are asking for assistance in locating missing property

Theft from vehicle prompts police search

Cyclist struck by vehicle

A lone cyclist was struck near Highway 97 and Richter Street last night

Investigation continues for townhouse fire

Crews responded to fire near Gerstmar Road last night