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He’s still in his 20s and a Kelowna man is already the owner of a fine art gallery. Now he’s turning his attention to supporting creative minds around the province. Jay Durant has more in “This is BC”.

The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is hoping a new initiative will help bring in some much-needed funding to improve the hospital’s emergency department. Klaudia Van Emmerik has a preview of the new fundraising campaign set to kick off later this week.

The Ministry of Transportation has filed an injunction to clear the homeless encampment along the highway in Penticton. And the Kelowna Women’s Shelter is holding its Stories and Art show. This year’s theme is “Hope Lives Here.”

Concerns are being raised over the proposed location of a new performing arts centre in Kelowna. As Travis Lowe reports, community members say it will take away a significant amount of green space and are pushing council to take another look.

MLA Kristina Loewen went on a ride-along with the RCMP. Two major takeaways were that cells at the local detachment are empty and the homeless population is keeping everyone busy. Also, local builder Les Bellamy delivers a petition to Kelowna City Hall, requesting that other locations for the Performing Arts Centre can be explored.

A big day at Kelowna’s KF Centre for Excellence aircraft museum, as they fired up the engines of their rare, Second World War-era plan the De Havilland Mosuito. As Travis Lowe reports, it was especially momentous for one man with a deeply personal connection.

A potential big boost for Kelowna’s arts community; the city is moving ahead with plans for a new performing arts centre. As Travis Lowe reports, while final funding has not been confirmed, a location has been chosen.

After more than six decades, the Kelowna General Hospital Rutland Thrift Store is closing its doors for the last time. As Travis Lowe reports, the end of this era is hard to take for both long-time volunteers and customers.

Temporary-use permit of a tiny homes village in Penticton has been delayed until after Dec. 2 so there can be more public consultation. And Kelowna has been named the first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, recognized as a world-class centre for agriculture, culinary arts, and beverages.

A piece of stolen art in a Kelowna park is being replaced. The owl carving went missing from Lombardy Park earlier this year, but the artist has done another piece to stand in its place. Travis Lowe has more.

An emergency room doctor at Kelowna General Hospital is discussing staffing shortages affecting pediatric patients. This is after Interior Health shut down the pediatric ward on Monday for the next 6 weeks. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

A fundraiser is underway to bring state-of-the-art technology to Kelowna General Hospital. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, doctors say robotic-assisted surgery will move the hospital into the future of care.

The Kelowna Dragon Spirit Tai Chi Association celebrates several wins at the Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships. The event occurred in Richmond, and the team is returning to the Okanagan with several trophies and gold medals. Sydney Morton has more.

Kelowna is planning to install a signature sign for the city and at least one councillor wants to make sure it is done by a Canadian artist. The city says in order to promote patriotism, it needs to discuss a policy change. Travis Lowe has more.

The Interior Health Association in Kelowna hosts an art open house.

Okanagan ChristmasFest will take place at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts Dec. 14, 15 and 16. The event will support the Central Okanagan Food Bank and feature an outdoor market, entertainment and a Christmas tree auction.

Pacific Top Team, a Kelowna martial arts studio, is teaching women how to defend themselves using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves.

A group of Kelowna residents have formed a new society with the goal of bringing downtown Kelowna a new, world-class performing arts centre.

A first of its kind art exhibit featuring the work of seven Canadian artists has taken over the Kelowna Art Gallery and will be open to the public starting March 2. As Jayden Wasney reports, the artists have been asked to create a display that challenges the prescribed norms and conventions of a traditional exhibition.

Meet Bert! The handsome black and white cat is Global Okanagan’s pet-of-the-week. The 5-year-old was found as a stray in Kelowna’s Rutland area. He’s available for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.