Richter Street paving closures scheduled through Nov. 3 in Kelowna
Richter Street milling and paving restrictions are scheduled to run through Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the City of Kelowna.
Salmon Arm RCMP say missing 56-year-old man found dead
A 56-year-old man reported missing on Friday, Oct. 30, has been found dead, Salmon Arm RCMP confirmed in an update issued Sunday, Nov. 1.
Kelowna arts and culture grants open until December 7
The City of Kelowna is accepting applications until Dec. 7 for two grants of up to $10,000 each for non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations.
Cherryville Firewatch building completed with $120,000 community forest support
The Cherryville Firewatch Building is complete and operational following a $120,000 construction commitment from the Cherry Ridge Management Committee and support from donors and the Regional District of North Okanagan, according to an October 22 announcement from the district.
Whitevale water customers face possible outages Oct. 26–28 as boil-water notice continues
Some Whitevale Water Utility customers on Franklyn, Fraser and Banner roads may lose water service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 26, 27 and 28 as construction work continues, according to an update from the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO).
Kelowna reports structural and aquatic construction progress at Parkinson Recreation Centre
Structural steel and mass-timber construction at Kelowna's new Parkinson Recreation Centre is nearing a major milestone, while work on the building's swimming pools and mechanical systems continues, according to the city's October 20 construction update.
Okanagan elections bring new mayors and tight races across the valley
Voters across the Okanagan elected new mayors in several communities on October 17, unseating incumbents in Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby and Penticton, while preliminary results showed narrow contests in Lake Country and Peachland.
RDOS board approves comprehensive review of fire services
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive review of its fire services, with an independent consultant expected to examine current operations and make recommendations to guide future decisions.
Free one-on-one recovery support available for Bald Range wildfire households
Households that lost their homes in the Bald Range wildfire can access free, one-on-one assistance with housing, financial support applications and recovery planning through a service announced by the District of Summerland on Oct. 19.
Nine new pickleball courts open at Kelowna’s Glenmore Recreation Park
Nine new outdoor pickleball courts opened at Glenmore Recreation Park on Oct. 8, expanding public recreation facilities in north Kelowna as construction continues on other parts of the park.
RDOS doubles free radon test kits to 400, opens registration in five electoral areas
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is offering 400 free residential radon test kits this fall, doubling the number available through its participation in a national testing program last year.
More than 11,000 Kelowna voters cast ballots as final advance voting day approaches
More than 11,000 ballots have been cast in Kelowna's 2026 municipal election, with one advance voting day remaining before residents head to the polls on Saturday, October 17.
Kelowna ends indoor tennis agreement, seeks new partner for five-court facility
The City of Kelowna has terminated its agreement with Tennis Clubs of Canada for a planned indoor tennis facility at Mission Recreation Park, saying the organization did not meet its obligations for capital investment and construction.
RDOS says no evidence of staff impersonation after earlier wildfire-area warning
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen says it has no evidence that anyone falsely claimed to represent the regional district during a visit to a wildfire-affected property, correcting a public warning issued three days earlier.
RDOS open-burning season begins with authorization and air-quality requirements
The fall open-burning season began Thursday, October 15, in five Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen fire-protection areas, with residents required to obtain authorization and check air-quality conditions before burning.
RDOS completes 2026 improvements at historic Adra Tunnel
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has completed a series of trail and visitor-facility improvements at the historic Adra Tunnel, building on the restoration that reopened the Kettle Valley Rail Trail landmark to the public in May 2025.
Keremeos RCMP seek witnesses after fatal crash into Similkameen River
Police are seeking witnesses and video footage after a vehicle left the roadway and entered the Similkameen River on Oct. 6, leaving a 17-year-old girl dead and other occupants injured.
Kelowna RCMP investigate alleged Lower Mainland kidnapping
Kelowna RCMP are investigating an alleged kidnapping in which a person was taken from the Lower Mainland to Kelowna and held against their will, in what police believe was an attempt to put pressure on one of the victim’s associates.
Summerland moves Bald Range properties from evacuation order to Prohibit Entry Order
Property owners and their designated representatives can enter specific Bald Range wildfire-affected properties under a Prohibit Entry Order, while general visiting and occupancy remain prohibited as post-fire hazards and recovery work continue.
Vernon Active Living Centre targets Oct. 30 substantial completion, City says project remains within budget
The City of Vernon says the Active Living Centre remains within its approved budget and is targeting Oct. 30 for substantial completion, with a six-week operational-readiness period expected before the facility opens to the public.