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Concerns raised over future of Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park caretaker roleAmong the considerations is no longer having a caretaker living on the mountain, which is troubling news to many people who use the park or live near it.CanadaJul 7
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Lions-Stampeders game brings Jay Christensen’s career full circle in KelownaAs the B.C. Lions temporarily relocate to Kelowna because of the FIFA World Cup, former CFL receiver Jay Christensen says the move brings his football journey full circle.SportsJun 26
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Bomb scare shuts down Kelowna neighbourhood for hoursA object that appeared to be an explosive device brought a Kelowna neighbourhood to a standstill.CanadaJul 7
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‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtownKelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crimeCanadaJun 30
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Independent review finds years of strain led to pediatric crisis at Kelowna’s hospitalThe review found that reduced trust and deteriorating relations between physicians and Interior Health contributed to a wave of pediatrician resignations, seven in 2023 alone.CanadaJun 22
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Christensen embraces CFL visit to KelownaThe B.C. Lions have touched down in Jay Christensen's backyard, bringing his football career full circle.SportsJun 26
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Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decisionFor decades, buying a video game meant owning it. You could lend it to a friend, trade it or sell it. But with digital video games, none of that is possible.CanadaJul 13
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Five years after Kelowna crane collapse, families still waiting for answers and chargesUnion launches letter-writing campaign as relatives of five men killed in 2021 disaster call for accountability and stronger crane-safety oversightCanadaJul 14
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No homes lost in Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna as order liftedWest Kelowna's fire chief says no homes have been lost in the Kalamoir Park wildfire, which broke out in West Kelowna on Tuesday.FireJun 16
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Touchdown Kelowna brings sold-out crowd and economic boostAt the Kelowna Beer Institute, business is up by nearly 30 per cent as festival-goers explore the city's restaurants, breweries and events between games.CanadaJun 30
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West Kelowna council officially opposes overhead BC Hydro transmission linesNow after months of debate, city council has officially made its position known with a unanimous vote by council to send a letter to both BC Hydro and the BC Utilities Commission.CanadaJul 3
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Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artworkOwner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage. Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunityCanadaJun 24
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Concerns grow in Kelowna after RCMP confirm 2 extortion-related incidentsA growing wave of extortion cases across British Columbia is raising concerns in Kelowna after police confirmed two reported incidents in the city so far this yearCrimeJun 16
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Evacuation alert lifted for West Kelowna residents following wildfireIn an update on Thursday, the Regional District of Central Okanagan said it was quiet on the fire overnight and no major issues were reported.FireJun 18
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Kelowna’s Rutland residents take action as city steps up safety effortsThe issues plaguing Rutland are ones that have long been overlooked, according to many who live and work in the area.CanadaJun 11
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Kelowna company uses AI to map evacuation routes ahead of wildfire seasonA Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster.CanadaJun 15
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Residents say this Kelowna neighbourhood has changed for the worseResident Tessa Sears and business owner Harjit Toora say they wanted to speak out because they feel too much of the conversation around crime focuses on downtown.CrimeJun 8
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BC Summer Games 2026 artwork complete, but Kelowna still needs volunteersThe banners are designed. The branding is finished. And the artwork that will define the look of the 2026 BC Summer Games is already appearing across KelownaCanadaJun 10
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Kelowna councilllor Ron Cannan launches mayoral campaign, promises focus on public safetyConcerns about social disorder and public safety across the city have been growing in recent months, which Cannan says motivated his reasons to run.CanadaJun 18
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U.S. citizen drowns in kayaking accident on Okanagan LakeWest Kelowna RCMP said that at approximately 7:13 p.m. on June 19, they were called to the lake for a report that two kayakers had capsized.CanadaJun 23