City of Kelowna

Billboard in Westbank First Nations. (Wilbur Turner/Submitted)

West Kelowna anti-‘woke’ education billboard stirs up controversy

The sign features an angry “woke activist” teacher wearing a mask, standing in front of a pride flag

Billboard in Westbank First Nations. (Wilbur Turner/Submitted)
Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)

Managing public open mic would be difficult: Kelowna council

The issue of whether to include an ‘open mic’ segment at Kelowna city council drew passionate debate

Kelowna council chambers (Black Press file photo)
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Regional District Central Okanagan is offering a recycling education program aimed at those living in apartments, condos, and strata complexes. (Photo/Regional District)

Central Okanagan Regional District offers free recycling education

Regional district waste reduction ambassadors will also provide in-person workshops

Regional District Central Okanagan is offering a recycling education program aimed at those living in apartments, condos, and strata complexes. (Photo/Regional District)
A healthy Myotis bat found hibernating in a woodpile. (C.Buick/Submitted)

Okanagan bats at risk of contracting fungal disease

White-Nose Syndrome could lead to starvation

A healthy Myotis bat found hibernating in a woodpile. (C.Buick/Submitted)
Clair Hutman, one of many participants in the 2018 Strides event, waves enthusiastically as his wife, Carol, laughs at her husband’s energy. - Credit: Matthew Abrey

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is hosting Strides, a run/walk fundraiser

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is making ‘Strides’ towards providing necessary resources to our…

Clair Hutman, one of many participants in the 2018 Strides event, waves enthusiastically as his wife, Carol, laughs at her husband’s energy. - Credit: Matthew Abrey
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Night-time fire in unoccupied building downtown Kelowna

The building in the 1400 block of St. Paul St., is in the early stages of construction

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She started the journey by trading the pinecone for a copper bracelet and hopes to end with a house to donate to the community (Stephanie Horman/Submitted)

Pinecone to home charity trade effort underway in Kelowna

A Kelowna woman is trying to trade until she gets a home to donate back to the community

She started the journey by trading the pinecone for a copper bracelet and hopes to end with a house to donate to the community (Stephanie Horman/Submitted)
(Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

RCMP defuse rooftop situation in downtown Kelowna

Content warning: article discusses content which may be triggering to some readers

(Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
Council is supporting BC Transit’s funding application to the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. (Black Press file photo)

A tale of two yards: Millions needed for new and old Kelowna transit facilities

Hardy Road facility is overcrowded and needs upgrades

Council is supporting BC Transit’s funding application to the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. (Black Press file photo)
The City of Kelowna has applied for a provincial grant to refurbish the Island Stage in Waterfront Park. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Kelowna’s Island Stage needs upgrades for the show to go on

The stage currently has several constraints and functional issues

The City of Kelowna has applied for a provincial grant to refurbish the Island Stage in Waterfront Park. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)

City staff look to invest in Kelowna’s ‘strong financial health’

Staff will showcase a new financial health dashboard to council at its Feb. 13 meeting

Kelowna City Hall. (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna City Council chambers. (Black Press file photo)

Kelowna council to ponder public comments at regular meetings

Council had expressed interest in using different options to hear from the public and organizations

Kelowna City Council chambers. (Black Press file photo)
Malindi Elmore breaking the tape at the Phoenix Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon. (Malindi Elmore/Instagram)

Kelowna woman makes Canadian World’s team on journey to 3rd Olympics

Athlete, coach and mother Malindi Elmore was named in the early selection for 2023 World’s Team

Malindi Elmore breaking the tape at the Phoenix Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon. (Malindi Elmore/Instagram)
Regency Retirement Resorts donated $10,000 to CRIS adaptive adventures (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna retirement resort donation helps people access the outdoors

Regency Retirement Resorts donated $10,000 to CRIS adaptive adventures

Regency Retirement Resorts donated $10,000 to CRIS adaptive adventures (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
An RCMP cruiser parked outside the Bennett’s home in October 2021. (Kelowna Capital News)

‘I killed my husband’: Trial starts for Kelowna woman charged with 2nd degree murder

Billie-Jo Bennett is charged with the second degree murder of her husband James

An RCMP cruiser parked outside the Bennett’s home in October 2021. (Kelowna Capital News)
This home at 235 Nickel Road was the scene of several police visits and a neighbourhood protest. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Townhomes proposed for problem property in Rutland

Neighbours of 235 Nickel Road were subjected to intimidation and harassment through much of 2002

This home at 235 Nickel Road was the scene of several police visits and a neighbourhood protest. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Sedan collides with dump truck in lunchtime Kelowna crash

Crash temporarily closes Hwy. 33 and Loseth Drive intersection

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The Wayne Gretzky-autographed Indianapolis Racers jersey that was stolen from Player’s Choice Sports in Kelowna. (RCMP/Submitted)

Autographed Gretzky jersey grabbed from Kelowna sports shop

Indianapolis Racers jersey worth about $10K

The Wayne Gretzky-autographed Indianapolis Racers jersey that was stolen from Player’s Choice Sports in Kelowna. (RCMP/Submitted)
Administrative office for Central Okanagan Public Schools located in Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)

Central Okanagan Public Schools and support staff sign labour deal

Members of CUPE Local 3523 voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action last month

Administrative office for Central Okanagan Public Schools located in Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)
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