News Items tag as: Kelowna tourism centre

iN PHOTOS: Statue of historic syilx chief unveiled in Kelowna
June 21, 2019 - 3:40 PM

KELOWNA - When Crystal Przybille put the finishing touches to the statue of Chief Charlie swkn'cut, she tied two art projects together to create a greater whole.
Controversial tourism centre a huge hit in Kelowna
December 11, 2018 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - Despite a lot of criticism prior to opening in June, the new Tourist Visitor Centre has far surpassed Tourism Kelowna’s expectations.
Big provincial dollars for new Kelowna visitor centre
June 28, 2017 - 3:31 PM

KELOWNA – The province has given Tourism Kelowna half a million dollars to put towards the planned $2.8 million Visitor Centre in downtown Kelowna on Okanagan Lake.
Kelowna tourism centre will get waterfront view
January 25, 2017 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA - After over 50 speakers and five hours of discussion, Kelowna city council voted to a proposed waterfront tourism centre last night
Proposed Kelowna tourism centre creating controversy
January 21, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - A heated debate surrounding the proposed Kelowna tourism centre is expected at next week’s public hearing at city hall.
New Kelowna tourist centre getting more negative feedback than City expected
January 17, 2017 - 10:50 AM

KELOWNA - Although there is more opposition to the proposed tourism centre on Okanagan Lake in downtown Kelowna than the City expected, the majority of the opinions are positive.
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JONESIE: The real forces controlling the news
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Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
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Central Okanagan has quietest real estate month since 2012
In the Central Okanagan, there was half the number of single-family homes sold in September compared to the 10-year average. A report from Rennie Intelligence paints a bleak picture of the Central Okanagan real estate market showing a 21% d

iN PHOTOS: Statue of historic syilx chief unveiled in Kelowna