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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
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Kalamoir Park closed following wildfire, evac alert still in placeThe Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.FireJun 17
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Former B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee joins provincial NDPFormer B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee announced on Friday morning that she is joining the provincial NDP. She made the announcement in Victoria.PoliticsJul 3
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New enclosed donation area aims to protect volunteers at Summerland thrift storeThe Summerland Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop relies on donations and volunteers, but maintenance volunteer Kurt Evans says conditions behind the store have changed over the years.CanadaJul 2
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Central Okanagan food bank aims to save millions of pounds of food going to wasteThe Food Rescue Transformation Centre will increase cold storage capacity and improve its ability to handle larger volumes of donated food.CanadaJun 8
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Stampeders spoil Lions’ party with 41-33 winThere wasn't a shortage of touchdowns — nine in total — but when the dust settled, Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders played spoiler by prevailing 41-33 over the B.C. Lions on Saturday evening for their first win of the young CFL season.SportsJun 27
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As murder trial begins, Lumby family’s search for justice comes with a heavy costThe trial, which has wrapped up its second week, is scheduled for five weeks.CanadaJun 5
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Stefanski testifies for 2nd day as Crown challenges account of ex-wife’s deathTatjana Stefanski's body was found down a steep embankment near the 25-km mark on a forest service road near Mabel Lake on April 14, 2024.CanadaJun 10
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Son of slain Lumby woman testifies in 2nd-degree murder trial of Vitali StefanskiStefanski is accused of killing his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski, in the North Okanagan in April 2024.CanadaMay 26
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Okanagan residents urged to be vigilant as warmer temperatures increase fire riskOutdoor enthusiasts are loving it, but with the warm weather about to heat up even more this weekend, there's a concern for potential fire starts.CanadaMay 1
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In his first year as AI minister, what has Evan Solomon accomplished?Some AI industry and research leaders are wondering when the government's talk will turn into action. Evan Solomon told Global News that big things are coming.PoliticsApr 28
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Okanagan college staff relieved after arbitrator rules layoffs breached contract'This is the first time we had to fight for our job security and we won,' said Caroline Gilchrist, president of the Okanagan College Faculty Association.CanadaApr 10
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Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfireA Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone near the fire-ravaged Okanagan Lake Resort during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.FireMar 23
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Conservatives want to make it easier to mail alcohol between provincesA bill from B.C. MP Dan Albas, whose riding includes the Okanagan wine region, would remove restrictions on Canada Post for interprovincial shipments of alcohol to consumers.PoliticsMar 10
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B.C. man cured of rare disease in world-first for new gene-editing technologyTy Sperle says he felt "insane shock" after learning he'd been cured of a rare genetic disease through a clinical trial using a new gene-editing treatment.CanadaFeb 26
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Proposed cellphone ban during Kelowna council meetings faces overwhelming pushbackIn a 7-2 vote, Kelowna city council overwhelmingly voted down the proposed amendment.CanadaFeb 11
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‘Strangles’: Highly contagious bacterial disease threatens Okanagan horses'It’s a huge economic impact on everybody,' equine veterinarian Janice Posnikoff said. 'And more than that, the horses get really sick.'CanadaJan 14
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Anti-abortion billboards in West Kelowna, B.C. to be taken down'(The lawyers) said that if BC Billboards is publishing pro-life billboards and not mine, then it’s considered sex-based discrimination,' Harms explained.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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‘Grown tremendously’: Support for women’s hockey on the rise in EdmontonThe Rivalry Series and PWHL takeover tour are examples of the growing market for women's hockey in Edmonton. Even at a younger level, the players are taking note.SportsDec 12, 2025
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Rain, snow to fall as Okanagan ends year in a drought'As we continue into the weekend, we’re going to see potential rain coming through, more so later into the week, like Sunday and Monday.'WeatherDec 5, 2025