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New store another step in White Rock Lake wildfire recovery

7Mar

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New store another step in White Rock Lake wildfire recovery

Descrease article font size Increase article font size There was a steady stream of customers checking out the new Six Mile Convenience Store on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake, B.C., Monday morning. Many people were happy to once again have a place to pick up snacks and household staples in the neighbourhood.“I think it is great. I think the community really needed it, especially since the fires,” said customer Kane Parker. Read more: Little Kingdom remembered after community hub lost to White Rock Lake fire Shopping options in the area have been limited since the massive White Rock Lake wildfire burnt down the Little Kingdom store in 2021.When it burnt the shop, the blaze took out an important com...

Ballet Kelowna pushes dancers to the limits in new performance – Okanagan

2Feb

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Ballet Kelowna pushes dancers to the limits in new performance – Okanagan

Prepare to see the dancers of Ballet Kelowna like you never have before. They have been pushing the limits of ballet in their upcoming mixed program, Reflections. The ballet company is bringing “a diverse collection of four short works from some of Canada’s most exciting, up-and-coming choreographers, Reflections offers audiences a powerful mix of thought-provoking world premieres and returning audience favourites,” states a press release.“We want to see the dancers challenged by other types of dance. Ballet is that foundation that we train in every day, but we are really using that as a springboard or platform to move into a whole different realm of dance,” said artistic director and CEO of Ballet Kelowna Simone Orlando.The ballet company will restage Split House Geometric by Joh...

2nd annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival begins – Okanagan

14Jan

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2nd annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival begins – Okanagan

Warm up this winter with something delicious, like a hot chocolate, while you tour around the Okanagan. The second Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival makes it much easier to do just that by challenging 24 local coffee shops to create something special for the festival that runs from Jan. 14 to Feb. 14.“It’s in the in-between busy seasons, it’s right after Christmas and right before spring,” said co-organizer Taryn Shalapata.“We wanted everyone to have something to do and another reason to support local.” Read more: Passion, history sprinkled into every recipe at French patisserie in Kelowna Read next: Protesters, supporters face-off during Drag Queen Story Time at Coquitlam, B.C.’s public library One of the many coffee shops up for t...

Youth missing in North Okanagan, RCMP seeking public’s help – Okanagan

3Jan

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Youth missing in North Okanagan, RCMP seeking public’s help – Okanagan

Police in the North Okanagan are requesting the public’s help in finding a missing youth. Vernon RCMP say Garret Joseph Lessard, 12, has not been seen since Monday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.Lessard is described as a Caucasian boy who stands five-feet-three-inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has short brown hair.He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and carrying a black-and-camouflage backpack. Trending Now Trending Now Police say they are concerned for Garret’s health and well-being. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact their local police detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online. Story continues below advertisement ...

City of Kelowna says snow event advisory to remain in place – Okanagan

28Dec

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City of Kelowna says snow event advisory to remain in place – Okanagan

More snow is in the Okanagan forecast this week. And, because of that, the City of Kelowna says its snow event advisory that was issued on Dec. 20 will remain in place.During a snow event advisory, temporary parking bans are in effect for designated snow routes. Read more: Kelowna issues snow advisory, temporary parking ban Read More Kelowna issues snow advisory, temporary parking ban According to the city, since early November, crews have responded to 17 snow events. It added that while conditions are favourable, crews are out scraping up a month’s worth of compact snow and ice before the next snowfall.Environment Canada is forecasting a 70 per cent chance of sno...

Penticton home turned into winter wonderland to spread holiday spirit – Okanagan

25Dec

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Penticton home turned into winter wonderland to spread holiday spirit – Okanagan

Down Huth Ave. is Penticton’s own miniature North Pole. Debbie and Darryl Jones are spreading holiday cheer by turning their house into a Christmas wonderland. For decades, they have been putting up elaborate Christmas decorations. Just a few years ago, they decided to kick it up a notch.“We started in the backyard and the extra stuff in 2020 with COVID and everyone being depressed, we thought this would be a great way to give back to the community,” said Debbie.“Seeing the little kids, they are just in awe of all the stuff around here.” Read more: Last-minute Christmas shopping in the Okanagan Their display stands out not only for its beauty but because it is just as magical seeing it during the day as at night — something the Christmas-loving couple did...

Emergency departments in Oliver, Keremeos to undergo temporary weekend closures – Okanagan

23Dec

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Emergency departments in Oliver, Keremeos to undergo temporary weekend closures – Okanagan

Emergency departments at two hospitals in B.C.’s Southern Interior will undergo temporary closures this weekend. Interior Health announced the closures on Friday, citing staff issues for emergency departments at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver and South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos. Read more: B.C. government working on long-term plan for virtual health care Read More B.C. government working on long-term plan for virtual health care For South Okanagan General Hospital, Interior Health says emergency services will be unavailable from Saturday evening, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., to Sunday morning, Dec. 25, at 8 a.m.The emergency department in Oliver is n...

RCMP arrest carjacking suspect in Kelowna, B.C. following police chase – Okanagan

20Dec

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RCMP arrest carjacking suspect in Kelowna, B.C. following police chase – Okanagan

One person was arrested Monday night following a brief car chase, prompting a major police presence near the intersection of Gordon Dr. and Clement Ave. in Kelowna. Around 6 p.m., police say they were called out to multiple reports of a stolen car driving erratically, with some people reporting the driver was stopping and attempting to carjack other vehicles.“Our officers quickly located the vehicle, it was driving in an extremely erratic fashion,” said Const. James Ward, of BC Highway Patrol.“Our officers stayed back but while observing the vehicle, it hit another vehicle and attempted to carjack that vehicle,” said Const. James Ward, of BC Highway Patrol. Read more: Kelowna Mounties recover 3 stolen vehicles in 1 night Read More ...

‘Machine gun nest’ comment by longtime Kelowna councillor prompts apology – Okanagan

30Nov

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‘Machine gun nest’ comment by longtime Kelowna councillor prompts apology – Okanagan

A Kelowna city councillor apologized on Tuesday for an “inappropriate” comment made at a public hearing weeks earlier. “I take full responsibility and again I apologize for the inappropriate comment regarding bicycle theft that I regret,” Coun. Charlie Hodge said in council.“This was an off-the-cuff comment that I realize now was a mistake. I take full responsibility. And again, I apologize to the public and to my council colleagues.” Read more: Crime back to pre-pandemic levels in Kelowna, RCMP say Read More Crime back to pre-pandemic levels in Kelowna, RCMP say The comment prompting the mea culpa came during a Nov. 15 discussion on a high-rise development propos...

Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame welcomes newest inductees – Okanagan

10Nov

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Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame welcomes newest inductees – Okanagan

The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest inductees on Thursday morning. The hall of fame honours athletes, coaches, teams, builders and pioneers who have distinguished themselves on the local, national or international sports scene.A branch of the Kelowna Museums Society, the hall of fame started inducting members in 2008. This year’s inductees are two former athletes, an organization and a builder. Read more: Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees Read More Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees The inductees are:Jack May, basketball, builderPhil Ellis, runner, athleteRob Friend, soccer, athleteKel...