Osoyoos advances plan to end Near Market Affordable Housing program
Osoyoos has begun the formal process of dismantling its Near Market Affordable Housing program after 10 homes were sold through the program over roughly a decade, with the Town citing administrative demands and questions about its effectiveness.
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.
Vernon approves $1.5M for Priest Valley Arena condenser replacement
Vernon council has approved $1.5 million to replace the condenser at Priest Valley Arena, drawing on a recreation-facility maintenance reserve and funding allocated from the city’s 2027 infrastructure reserve envelope.
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.
Some Silver Star Road customers face Oct. 2 water outage, advisory to follow
Some Silver Star Road customers are scheduled to lose water service Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while planned construction is completed, according to the Regional District of North Okanagan.
RDOS approves rainfall-monitoring pilot for Bald Range wildfire area
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has approved funding for a post-wildfire rainfall-monitoring pilot in priority areas affected by the Bald Range wildfire in Electoral Area F.
Penticton RCMP seek potential witness in Sept. 11 robbery investigation
RCMP are asking the driver of a silver Ford Taurus who was in the area of Main Street and White Avenue West late Sept. 11 to come forward as a potential witness in a robbery investigation.
No extension posted to overnight SOGH emergency department interruption
Interior Health has posted no extension to an overnight interruption of emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital that was scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Monday.
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.
Wilson, Russell campaign for Boundary-Similkameen rematch
Just under two years after Donegal Wilson took Boundary-Similkameen from Roly Russell, the Conservative incumbent and former NDP MLA are back on the campaign trail in a riding where health care, forestry, water and the rural economy are already emerging as central issues.
Suspected fentanyl, cocaine and firearm seized in Vernon drug warrant
RCMP seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine, a firearm and cash after executing a drug-trafficking search warrant at a residence on 24th Avenue earlier this week.
Meikle breaks BCFC receptions record as Chapman ties Sun touchdown mark
Two Okanagan Sun players put their names in the record book during a 63–14 win in Prince George last weekend, setting up the club’s regular-season finale Saturday night with home-field advantage in the playoffs on the line.
No located update posted for missing Okanagan Lake paddleboarder
A man who went missing during a paddleboarding emergency on Okanagan Lake remained unaccounted for in the latest public update from Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, with no subsequent notice saying he had been located posted by the detachment as of Saturday, Sept. 26.
Penticton woman, 23, dies in Highway 3 crash east of Osoyoos
A 23-year-old Penticton woman died after a pickup truck left Highway 3 east of Osoyoos and descended an embankment Sept. 19.
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.
B.C. launches forfeiture process over SUV, $12,770 seized in Kelowna stop
B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office has initiated an administrative forfeiture proceeding over a Land Rover and $12,770 in cash seized by Kelowna RCMP during a July 5 traffic stop that is also the subject of ongoing civil litigation.
RDOS backs 25-metre pool option for Similkameen recreation site
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen staff and consultants are recommending a new 25-metre outdoor pool at the Similkameen Recreation Centre site after public consultation showed broad support for retaining recreation services and relocating the community pool.
Osoyoos twins combine for three assists in Penguins preseason debut
Liam and Markus Ruck have spent much of their hockey careers together, from minor hockey in Osoyoos to the Western Hockey League. Tuesday night, the twins added an NHL preseason game to that list.
Penticton councillor James Miller loses seat after Ontario conviction
James Miller is no longer a Penticton city councillor after being convicted of an indictable offence following a trial in Sarnia, Ont.
RDKB directs staff to seek review of FortisBC-BC Hydro electricity rate gap
Residents served by FortisBC can pay substantially more for residential electricity than comparable BC Hydro customers, a disparity the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wants the province and B.C.’s utility regulator to examine.