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.
Nelson police seek public's help finding missing man known as Buzz
The Nelson Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 48-year-old man named Colin, also known as Buzz, who was last seen in Nelson on Oct. 6.
Rossland council asked to investigate sponsorship, trail funding changes
Rossland council will be asked Monday to support recreation staff in further investigating recommendations that include a City sponsorship framework, naming recognition, annual trail-maintenance funding and a more formal public review of major recreation capital projects.
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.
Vehicle linked to man missing from Creston area since 2004 recovered from Kootenay River
Human remains believed to be those of a man missing from the Creston area since 2004 have been found inside a submerged vehicle recovered from the Kootenay River.
RDCK proposes new enforcement tool for unauthorized riparian work in Area G
Property owners who carry out unauthorized development near streams, lakes and wetlands in Electoral Area G could face a new layer of enforcement under proposed Regional District of Central Kootenay changes intended to put more of the cost of dealing with violations on the responsible property owner.
Rossland projects roughly $60M in five-year capital needs as staff flag possible 2027 borrowing
Rossland is planning for roughly $60 million in capital spending over the next five years, with municipal staff warning that additional borrowing will likely be needed as early as 2027 to help pay for water, sewer, retaining-wall and other infrastructure work.
Six-unit First Avenue townhouse proposal heads to Rossland public hearing
A proposal to rezone a First Avenue property for a six-unit townhouse development will go before a public hearing Monday, with final approval of the project’s zoning still requiring later council votes.
Rossland poised to allow indoor self-storage in C-1 downtown zone
Rossland city council will consider allowing indoor self-storage throughout the city's Downtown Core commercial zone Monday, with rules intended to keep storage units from replacing street-level storefronts.
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.
Cranbrook budget survey closes Oct. 2 with hospice land question
Cranbrook residents have until Friday, Oct. 2 to respond to the City’s 2027 budget survey, which this year includes questions about whether municipal land should be donated for a proposed 10-bed hospice house and where that facility should be located.
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.
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.