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Black ice causes roll over on Casorso Road
February 01, 2015 - 10:07 PM

KELOWNA - Black ice is to blame for a single vehicle roll over near Swamp Road Sunday night, according to RCMP on the scene.
Economic Development Commission hires new boss from within
January 31, 2015 - 3:32 PM

KELOWNA – The search to replace the Economic Development Commission manager has come to an end and the headhunters didn’t have to look far.
Sheer volume of snow overwhelmed West Kelowna crews during January dump
January 30, 2015 - 7:34 PM

WEST KELOWNA - With just a couple years experience managing their own snow removal, staff with District of West Kelowna said they did alright during the near-record breaking snowstorm in early January with local reports of snow as deep as 50 centimetres.
Hunters to march on Premier's office
January 30, 2015 - 4:34 PM

KELOWNA – The president of the Oceola Fish and Game Club isn’t going to Saturday's protest at Premier Christy Clark’s office for himself. He’s doing it for his step-son Colin and others of his generation.
City councillor Hodge could be out of hospital this weekend
January 30, 2015 - 3:49 PM

KELOWNA – City councillor Charlie Hodge is on the mend and could be released from hospital soon, says his wife Teresa Hodge, although it’s not clear when he will return to work.
Why West Kelowna council balked at a $100,000 gift to community
January 30, 2015 - 1:11 PM

WEST KELOWNA - They don’t mind having it, just not where B.C. Hydro wants to put it. That’s the reaction of West Kelowna council to the utility’s proposal to install a fast charging station for electric cars at the Mt. Boucherie complex.
Big bucks on big plans for bikes and pedestrians in West Kelowna
January 30, 2015 - 10:34 AM

WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowa is pushing ahead to improve and upgrade its pedestrian and bike path network with an ambitious plan both to make cycling and walking easier and to find ways to help pay for it.
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The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
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Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

News Items tag as: KLJAN3031FEB0115

Black ice causes roll over on Casorso Road

Economic Development Commission hires new boss from within

Sheer volume of snow overwhelmed West Kelowna crews during January dump

Hunters to march on Premier's office

City councillor Hodge could be out of hospital this weekend

Why West Kelowna council balked at a $100,000 gift to community

Big bucks on big plans for bikes and pedestrians in West Kelowna

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