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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kelowna opens H2O operating contract to competition as YMCA agreement runs through 2028
The City of Kelowna has opened the future operation of H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre to competition, inviting proposals to manage the City-owned facility while the YMCA of Southern Interior BC continues operating it under an agreement that runs through 2028.
Ottawa commits up to $22.4M to service Kelowna airport employment lands
The federal government has conditionally committed up to $22.4 million to install utilities at Kelowna International Airport, opening the way for development of more than 165 acres of aviation and industrial land east of the airport’s runway.
Kelowna-area prescribed-fire training exchange begins with six candidate burn sites
The B.C. Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, known as TREX, begins Monday in Kelowna and surrounding communities, with six sites identified as possible burn projects if weather, site and smoke-dispersal conditions permit.
Charges laid in fatal 2025 Kelowna crash
Charges have been laid against a man in connection with a February 2025 collision at Highways 97 and 33 in Kelowna that killed a woman.
Three young people plead guilty to manslaughter in Taig Savage case
Three young people charged with second-degree murder in the Taig Savage case have now pleaded guilty to the lesser included offence of manslaughter, the BC Prosecution Service has confirmed.
VegFest Kelowna returns to City Park Sept. 20
VegFest Kelowna will return to City Park on Sept. 20 for its sixth annual festival, bringing plant-based food, vendors, entertainment and family activities to the park’s north field.
Kelowna RCMP seek information after stabbing near Dilworth Drive
Kelowna RCMP are asking witnesses and anyone with video to come forward as investigators work to identify a suspect in a roadside stabbing that left one person seriously injured Thursday night.
Kelowna mayor asks Health Canada to deny 2027 supervised consumption site renewal
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas is asking Health Canada not to renew the federal authorization for the city’s downtown supervised consumption site after its current exemption expires at the end of the year.
Kelowna Rockets name Curtis Hamilton GM after Bruce Hamilton’s 35-year run
The Kelowna Rockets have made the first change at general manager in franchise history, promoting Curtis Hamilton to the position after Bruce Hamilton held the job for 35 years.
Okanagan Sun edge Raiders 10–8, stay in pursuit of unbeaten Langley
The Okanagan Sun survived a rain-soaked defensive battle Saturday night, defeating the Vancouver Island Raiders 10–8 at the Apple Bowl to improve to 5–1 on the BC Football Conference season.
B.C. Supreme Court rejects retroactive trust amendment tied to Witmar liquidation
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected an attempt to apply a rewritten family trust provision retroactively in litigation connected to the ongoing liquidation of Kelowna real-estate company Witmar Holdings Ltd.
Central Okanagan festival brings classical music to Kerry Park
Kelowna’s downtown waterfront will host classical voice, strings and piano Wednesday as the Central Okanagan Performing Arts Festival presents OVATION in the Park. The free concert runs Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kerry Park, 1480 Mill St., and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.