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Kelowna's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises $25 K for prostate cancer research, mental health
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (436+ words) Published 11: 30 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Nearly 100 riders showed up for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride fundraiser in Kelowna on Sunday, supporting men's mental health and prostate cancer research while riding the streets in their finest attire. "Over the weekend, the 15th annual motorcycle…...
All pets, all day at the Okanagan Pet Expo
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (224+ words) Published 9: 00 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Pug Dash at the 2023 Okanagan Pet Expo. (Okanagan Pet Expo/Facebook) Animal lovers, get your leashes ready for a weekend packed with wagging tails, happy barks and plenty of four-legged fun at the Okanagan Pet Expo....
Swalwell Park upgrades to become official at "Kick off to Summer" party in Lake Country
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (221+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 The new Swalwell Park playground in Lake Country will officially open as part of a Kick off to Summer party on Friday, May 29. (District on Lake Country You Tube Short) "Kick off the summer" with a…...
The Turner Files: Alberta's trojan horse
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (376+ words) Published 4: 00 am Friday, May 15, 2026 Danielle Smith didn't import separatism into Alberta politics. She inherited it, renovated it, and handed it the keys. Tyler Shandro posted something on X yesterday that stopped at least one Alberta opposition MLA in her tracks....
Historic Westbank: After-service brunch, 2000
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (63+ words) West K News Historic Westbank: After-service brunch, 2000 Published 4: 30 am Friday, May 15, 2026 " Westbank Museum and Archives/Facebook Former Hope mayor recalls ceremonial drive over freshly opened Coquihalla Highway The Turner Files: Alberta's trojan horse Vernon Kokanee swim club tenacious in Kelowna…...
Heavy damage in Peachland credit union break-in, RCMP seek tips
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (152+ words) Published 9: 15 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 A credit union in Peachland was heavily damaged following a break-and-end in October 2025 (West Kelowna RCMP) A break-and-enter in Peachland has the West Kelowna RCMP seeking information from the public. According to police, the break-and-enter occurred…...
Car crashes into memorial on main Kelowna road
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (109+ words) Published 5: 25 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026 A car crashed into a light pole on Harvey Avenue at Burtch Road in Kelowna Wednesday, May 13. (Brittany Webster - Kelowna Capital News) A single-car crash has put a wrench in rush-hour traffic Wednesday. The car hit…...
Welcoming, accessible and grounded: New Thompson-Okanagan tourism centre opens
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (133+ words) Published 9: 20 am Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The new Thompson Okanagan Tourism Inspiration Centre reopened eastbound on the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97 C) in Peachland on Wednesday, May 13. (Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association) A building's new design is set to welcome travellers to the Thompson-Okanagan. Owned…...
Hantavirus vs. COVID-19: What British Columbians need to know
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (998+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Medical evacuation of people suspected to have been infected with hantavirus, Cabo Verde, 6 May 2026. (World Health Organization) B. C. s provincial health officer says she knows the concern around hantavirus can be "unsettling" just six years after the…...
Teens killed in gang-related Surrey shooting were 16, 18
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (869+ words) Published 7: 29 am Monday, May 11, 2026 Two Surrey teenagers were shot and killed Newton Sunday night (May 10) shortly after 10 p. m. in an underground parking garage. Shortly after, a car was found burning near 144 Street and 84 Avenue, causing some damage to a nearby garage....