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Dec 31, 2024 · The end of November was an exciting time for the Kelowna sports scene as it was announced the Rockets would be hosting the Memorial Cup in 2026.

Oct 20, 2024 · Update 11:45 p.m. B.C. Conservative Kristina Loewen is claiming a win in the Kelowna-Centre riding. Loewen, who has been less than forthcoming with media and community forums during the campaign, garnered 10,739 votes over B.C. NDP candidate Loyal Wooldridge at 10,592, in a closely fought election.

Dec 27, 2024 · The shocking deaths of two people in Kelowna in March garnered much attention from Capital News readers. RCMP confirmed two people died in an altercation following a police standoff at a business on the 100-block of Adams Road, on March 27.

Dec 30, 2024 · A small fire was quickly extinguished inside a bedroom of a four-plex on Coopland Crescent. Fire crews had to break down the door of the residence as no one was home when the fire started. The blaze was confined to one unit. Platoon captain Corrie Lang said there were no injuries and no animals were ...

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Jan 8, 2025 · This past December, the Central Okanagan's brewery industry was taken by surprise when three establishments shut their doors. On Dec. 6, Vice and Virtue Brewing sold to Red Bird Brewing, while Kelowna Brewing Company closed on Dec. 18 and Lake Country Brewing on Dec. 29. While Kelowna is one of the ...

Jan 15, 2025 · West Kelowna council has approved $116,558 in cash grants for community groups in 2025. The grants include funding for 17 organizations that received support last year, totalling $115,828. This year’s requests total $109,558. Two new groups were added to the list. The Mount Boucherie School ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Update: 7:04 p.m. Kelowna city staff have reduced the proposed property tax increase for 2025 slightly, ending budget deliberations on Thursday (Dec. 5) at 4.34 per cent, down from the initial 4.36 per cent.

Jan 6, 2025 · Fire crews are mopping up after a blaze sparked inside a unit on the third floor at a Kelowna apartment building on the corner of Rowcliffe Avenue and Marshall Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene just after 2 p.m. to discover black smoke in the hallway of the third floor. Platoon Captain ...