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Everything in Vancouver that didn't exist the last time you visited
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (609+ words) Juliana Loewen | May 16, 2026 in BC Bucket List Family There's a version of Vancouver that lives in most people's heads. Stanley Park. Seawalls. Sushi. Granville Island. Maybe a memory of rain and Lululemon and a walk down Robson Street years ago....
Late May is Planting Time in British Columbia
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (542+ words) Contributed by Big Yellow Bag | May 16, 2026 in Sponsored After a long winter and unpredictable spring weather, late May is when many British Columbia gardeners finally get the green light to dig in and start planting. The soil is warming up,…...
Beautiful, functional and environmentally conscious " City Park promenade re-opens
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (560+ words) | May 15, 2026 in Kelowna It's the newly constructed dual waterfront promenade in City Park from the entrance at the Sails sculpture to the point in Okanagan Lake." The City of Kelowna threw a party Friday afternoon to cut the ribbon and…...
BC caf" receives community support after racist incident
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (509+ words) Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative, North Shore News | May 12, 2026 in Provincial A North Vancouver cafe owner says she is receiving an overwhelming amount of support from the community after a racist attack by a customer earlier this month. Dooyi Kim,…...
Gorman Brothers Lumber in West Kelowna becomes the first 'Make More in BC' economic hub
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (648+ words) | May 12, 2026 in Provincial Gorman Brothers Lumber in West Kelowna is already a value-added expert and exporter. That why it makes sense to make Gorman the first 'Make More in BC' economic hub of forestry diversification and growth. BC Minister of…...
Kelowna is warmer than Hawaii, Egypt, Mexico City and Greece
1+ week, 5+ day ago (415+ words) | May 5, 2026 in Weather Kelowna's flexing its weather muscle. This mid-spring heatwave, with daily highs around 27 C means we're warmer than traditional hotspots like Honolulu, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Cape Town, Athens, Madrid, Los Angeles, Rome and Sydney. In fact, today Honolulu…...
The one culinary experience that captures Kelowna's global food moment
2+ week, 1+ day ago (928+ words) Juliana Loewen | May 2, 2026 in BC Bucket List Family At a time when Kelowna has just been named Canada's first UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Gastronomy, the spotlight on the region's culinary identity has never felt more deserved or more…...
How Much Sunscreen Should You Use? A Kelowna Doctor Explains the Teaspoon Rule
2+ week, 2+ day ago (627+ words) Now Media Staff | May 1, 2026 in Sponsored Before you head to the patio, golf course, dog park or soccer sideline this May, try this: measure one full teaspoon of sunscreen into your palm. That is the amount Health Canada recommends for…...
Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for May 1 to 7
3+ week, 3+ day ago (861+ words) Now Media Staff | April 23, 2026 in Now You KNow Dates: Friday, May 8, 2026 & Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 7: 30 PM(May 8) & 2: 00 PM(May 9) Where: Kelowna Community Theatre Link: Event Link Details: A powerful live orchestral performance featuring one of the most iconic symphonies ever composed…...
Straight From De Hart - April 8, 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (175+ words) Maxine De Hart | April 8, 2026 in Straight from De Hart Comfort Suites by Choice Hotels was nominated for Hotel of the Year and GM'Carla Carlson'was nominated for MVP of the Year. Congratulations to Carla for receiving the GM of the Year…...