West Kelowna News
West Kelowna ReStore celebrating 10th anniversary
Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is gearing up for a weekend of celebration as the West Kelowna ReStore approaches its 10th anniversary. Festivities kick off when...
West Kelowna grass fire doused before reaching homes
Heavy smoke filled the air in West Kelowna early Friday evening after a grass fire spread into the hedges of a home off of Ensign Way and Shamrock Drive....
Construction to begin next month on extension of Boucherie Rd multi-use pathway
Construction crews will be out next month to begin the extension of the Boucherie Road multi-use pathway. This next portion of improvements to Boucherie Road...
Two arrested after police chase ends in West Kelowna
UPDATE 1:55 p.m. What began as reports of thefts of vehicles in the Carmi area of Penticton ended with two individuals in custody following a dramatic chase...
Totally Twain will kick off the 2023 edition of Westside Daze
With apologies to Shania Twain, "they're having a party - a party for you!" West Kelowna will once again usher in summer with its three day...
Cedars go up in flames off Old Okanagan Highway in West Kelowna
A row of cedars went up in flames overnight in West Kelowna. The fire happened about 1:20 a.m., off Old Okanagan Highway. Neighbours believe the fire may have...
Local beekeeper says he’ll have fewer bees available this year to pollinate Okanagan fruit crops
The relatively cool spring so far will likely mean a late start to the pollination season in the Central Okanagan. West Kelowna beekeeper Brad Ingram says he...
Open burning scheduled for West Kelowna's Goats Peak area
A special burn permit has been issued for West Kelowna’s Goats Peak area West Kelowna Fire Rescue has issued the open burn permit to Emil Anderson for the...
Public Guardian brings Vancouver actor into West Kelowna lawsuit; actor denies responsibility
A lawsuit from a West Kelowna woman targeting the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC has blossomed into a complex case involving six parties. The woman, who...
Two years after Kenneth Craig was fatally shot, his father is still seeking answers
Kenneth Craig was fatally shot on the side of West Kelowna's Highway 97 two years ago, but his father and former partner still don't know why. Kenneth...
Wilson's Landing looking for new firefighter recruits
Wilson's Landing Fire Department is looking for new recruits this spring. The fire department is looking for candidates between the ages of 19 and 65 who...
RV destroyed, two homes damaged in fire in West Kelowna
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. West Kelowna assistant fire chief Lionel Bateman says crews received a report at 9 a.m. of a structure fire that started in an RV and spread...
More partial road closures expected due to West Kelowna water main installation
The water main construction work in West Kelowna continues next week, with partial road closures expected on Westlake and Menu roads. Next week's...
West Kelowna woman spots unusual sighting on Okanagan Lake
A West Kelowna woman and her friend came across an unusual sight Friday morning along the beach near Casa Loma while walking their dog. It's a walk they...
Glenrosa Residents Association builds new board of directors
The Glenrosa Residents Association has announced its new board of directors for 2023. Comprised by a group of dedicated volunteers, the new board is set to...
West Kelowna crews to start watermain flushing March 21
In a few day, West Kelowna city crews will begin watermain flushing in neighbourhoods in the Rose Valley water service area. The project will start Tuesday,...
Province granted injunction to keep man away from West Kelowna offices
The provincial government has succeeded in getting a court order to keep a repeat offender from its social services office in West Kelowna. Late last year, the...
Street sweepers roll onto West Kelowna streets starting March 20
Spring street sweeping on residential roads is set to get underway Monday in West Kelowna. Crews will start in the Gellatly Bay, Glen Canyon and Goats Peak...
West Kelowna residents will pay more for water and sewer, slightly less for garbage pickup
West Kelowna residents are getting a slight break on the amount they will pay for garbage pickup this year. But water and sewer rates are going up. City council...
Quails’ Gate taps Irish roots with cocktail featuring whiskey finished in own barrels
The Stewart family is tapping into its Irish roots for a special St. Patrick’s Day offering at Old Vines Restaurant. Quails’ Gate Winery has...