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Airsoft coming to Bull Mountain Adventure Park in West Kelowna

Airsoft coming to Bull Mountain Adventure Park in West Kelowna

May 26, 2023 / 4:00 am

West Kelowna's Bull Mountain Adventure Park is getting ready for the grand opening of its new airsoft field. The three-course range will have two outdoor...

Bear spotted in West Kelowna eating household garbage

Bear spotted in West Kelowna eating household garbage

May 25, 2023 / 10:17 pm

A young bear was spotted eating garbage in West Kelowna. Matthew Cook says he spotted the animal eating garbage in the Lakeview Heights community, at about 6:40...

Public feedback sought as West Kelowna reviews parks and trails master plans

Public feedback sought as West Kelowna reviews parks and trails master plans

May 25, 2023 / 5:54 pm

Here’s your chance to influence the future development of green space in West Kelowna. The city is hosting an open house to get public feedback on the...

Yoga students raise more than $500, donate needed hygiene products to displaced Ukrainians

Yoga students raise more than $500, donate needed hygiene products to displaced Ukrainians

May 25, 2023 / 4:00 am

A group of yoga trainees from West Kelowna has learned the power of volunteering and the importance of the little things in life. They managed to raise more...

Ministry prioritizing new interchanges on Highway 97 in West Kelowna

Ministry prioritizing new interchanges on Highway 97 in West Kelowna

May 24, 2023 / 5:01 pm

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is prioritizing several projects within West Kelowna as part of a much larger regional transportation...

Crash slowing traffic on Bridge Hill in West Kelowna

Crash slowing traffic on Bridge Hill in West Kelowna

May 24, 2023 / 4:08 pm

A crash on Highway 97 just west of the William R. Bennett Bridge in West Kelowna has slowed traffic on Bridge Hill. It appears four vehicles were involved in...

Friends join forces to keep the MS Walk going in the Central Okanagan

Friends join forces to keep the MS Walk going in the Central Okanagan

May 24, 2023 / 4:00 am

A couple of friends from West Kelowna didn't want to see the MS Walk fade away in the Kelowna area, so they have jumped in with both feet to keep it going....

Power back on for thousands in West Kelowna, Peachland impacted by outages

Power back on for thousands in West Kelowna, Peachland impacted by outages

May 23, 2023 / 8:00 pm

UPDATE: 8:00 p.m. BC Hydro reports that power has been restored to thousands of properties in Peachland and West Kelowna impacted by earlier outages. According...

West Kelowna Fire Department hosting FireSmart Family Day

West Kelowna Fire Department hosting FireSmart Family Day

May 23, 2023 / 7:00 pm

The West Kelowna Fire Department is inviting the community to Fire Smart Family Day on May 27. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall No....

Crash slowing westbound traffic on Bridge Hill

Crash slowing westbound traffic on Bridge Hill

May 23, 2023 / 5:10 pm

A crash is blocking a westbound lane of Highway 97 on Bridge Hill, causing delays. Emergency crews are at the scene. The extent of any injuries is not known....

BC Highway Patrol celebrates the 150th anniversary of the RCMP with safety checks

BC Highway Patrol celebrates the 150th anniversary of the RCMP with safety checks

May 23, 2023 / 4:21 pm

BC Highway Patrol is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. On Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., BC Highway Patrol invited...

Campfire suspected cause of blaze that destroyed loader at construction site

Campfire suspected cause of blaze that destroyed loader at construction site

May 22, 2023 / 12:06 pm

The RCMP is investigating after a campfire is believed to have sparked a blaze that destroyed a loader at a construction site along Boucherie Road on Sunday...

Painful introduction to blister beetles for West Kelowna man

Painful introduction to blister beetles for West Kelowna man

May 22, 2023 / 4:00 am

A West Kelowna man had never heard of a blister beetle, but he has a painful sore on his foot after a close encounter with one. John P. says he stepped into his...

People spent the night outside a Kelowna sales office Friday night to get first crack at new development

People spent the night outside a Kelowna sales office Friday night to get first crack at new development

May 21, 2023 / 2:30 pm

A planned West Kelowna development appears to be in high demand, after a handful of people spent Friday night camping out in line to get first dibs at the...

Construction to impact Westlake Road

Construction to impact Westlake Road

May 21, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Drivers in West Kelowna are being warned about construction on Westlake Road starting next week. The city is connecting water transmission mains in the West...

A tree across a line caused a widespread power outage in West Kelowna Sunday morning

A tree across a line caused a widespread power outage in West Kelowna Sunday morning

May 21, 2023 / 9:32 am

UPDATE 9:32 a.m. The lights are back on to thousands of BC Hydro customers on the Westside. A tree across the line caused a power outage to nearly 3,500...

Kelowna photographer captures photos of aurora borealis Friday night

Kelowna photographer captures photos of aurora borealis Friday night

Okanagan Connector May 21, 2023 / 9:00 am

There was quite a show on the Okanagan Connector Friday night, as the northern lights lit up the sky. Photographer Rodney Saigeon snapped several photos of the...

West Kelowna mulling over bylaw changes aimed at community and firefighter safety

West Kelowna mulling over bylaw changes aimed at community and firefighter safety

May 21, 2023 / 4:00 am

Building owners in West Kelowna may be required to make changes to the way it provides access to firefighters in case of an emergency. Changes to the bylaw...

West Kelowna has received funds to complete 2017 flood recovery work

West Kelowna has received funds to complete 2017 flood recovery work

May 21, 2023 / 4:00 am

The City of West Kelowna can finally close the book on damage caused by flooding in 2017. The city will receive up to $845,600 from the provincial Disaster...

West Kelowna seeking feedback on parks and trails

West Kelowna seeking feedback on parks and trails

May 21, 2023 / 4:00 am

The City of West Kelowna wants to hear your thoughts on its parks and recreational trails. The city wants your input to help decide how to invest in the parks...