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Kelowna, BC
Sports fields in Kelowna closed until early April
globalnews.ca - By Doyle Potenteau
Spring is now officially underway, and with it come thoughts of dusting off warm-weather sports gear. Kelowna residents, though, will have to wait …
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British Columbia
Okanagan - UBC Campuses | The University of British Columbia
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The Okanagan campus is an intimate learning community embracing bold new ways of thinking that attract exceptional students and faculty. More than …
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Kelowna, BC
Two Kelowna men arrested, facing break and enter charges: Police
globalnews.ca - By Doyle Potenteau
Two Kelowna men are facing charges of break and enter and possession of stolen property, police announced Thursday. Kelowna RCMP say the two were …
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna’s young professionals wary of federal incentives for millennial homebuyers
kelownacapnews.com - Carli Berry
Young professionals in Kelowna are skeptical a federal budget announcement will make it easier for millennials to own homes in the Central …
Kelowna, BC
Dangerous city for homeless
castanet.net - Nicholas Johansen - | Story: 252125
A man outside Kelowna's Inn from the Cold shelter, which has since closed down. A new report from the BC Coroners Service reveals Kelowna is a …
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Kelowna, BC
Kelowna police officer injured in arrest of allegedly combative man
globalnews.ca - By Doyle Potenteau
Multiple officers were needed to arrest a combative man, Kelowna police said on Thursday, with one officer requiring medical treatment at a …
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Edmonton Oilers
NHL alumni and Canadian country music stars gearing up for Okanagan charity extravaganza
eaglevalleynews.com - Mark Brett
The biggest NHL alumni event to hit the Okanagan in years is only weeks away and organizers are busy making sure the South Okanagan Pics & Sticks …
Vancouver, BC
Spring has sprung but at what cost? Peak allergy season hits Vancouver
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If you've been sniffling and sneezing lately there's a good explanation. According to the latest samples, tree pollen counts in the Vancouver area …
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna broke a 31-year-old temperature record on Wednesday
kelownanow.com - Josh Duncan
It was a gorgeous Wednesday in Kelowna and now there’s a record to prove it. According to Environment Canada, it was the hottest March 20 in town in …
Forests
Trees removed from southeast Kelowna to mitigate wildfire risk
kelownacapnews.com - Carli Berry
With only a few months left until wildfire risk rises in the Central Okanagan, the province is working in partnership with the City of Kelowna in …
Revelstoke, BC
Revelstoke Grizzlies win first two games in Conference Finals against Kelowna
revelstokereview.com - Liam Harrap
The Revelstoke Grizzlies have won the first two games against the Kelowna Chiefs in the 2019 Conference Finals. The Grizzlies played the Chiefs in …
Coffee
Botulism scare in coffee
castanet.net - Nicholas Johansen - | Story: 252136
A botulism scare has forced the recall of a local coffee company's product. Cherry Hill Coffee's N7 Nitro Cold Brew Coffee has been recalled after it …
Homelessness
B.C. Coroner’s Report Shows Spike in Homeless Deaths in 2016
radionl.com - Victor Kaisar
A report from the BC Coroners Service shows a significant increase in the number of homeless people who died in the province since the opioid crisis …
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RCMP warn Okanagan residents of mail theft during tax season
globalnews.ca - By Klaudia Van Emmerik
RCMP in the North Okanagan are advising residents to be diligent during tax season and collect their mail daily. Police said mail thefts increase …
Kelowna, BC
The best shots of last night’s supermoon from Kelowna photographers
kelownanow.com - Josh Duncan
It may only be March, but the final supermoon of 2019 graced the sky last night. Dubbed a “full worm super moon,” it was the perfect night to bust out …
Kelowna, BC
Sunset Drive finally thriving
castanet.net - Kirk Penton - | Story: 252077
If they turned the history of 1151 Sunset Drive into an amusement park ride, it would make for one heck of a roller-coaster. The 21-storey tower is …
Kelowna, BC
Invasive squirrels taking over Kelowna parks
kelownacapnews.com - Carli Berry
They’re furry, cute and displacing their neighbours. Roughly seven years ago, Thompson Rivers University professor Karl Larsen warned the City of …
Costumes
Behind the mask of the South Okanagan furries community
pentictonwesternnews.com - Tara Bowie
Dressing up in large animal suits is not a sex thing, says a member of the Okanagan furry community. Cody Richards of Naramata posted a photo in a …
RCMP
What happened to the ‘live grenade’ found in Armstrong
vernonmorningstar.com - Morning Star Staff
A front-line officer was approached by a concerned citizen that observed what they believed to be some sort of explosive device in the area of the …
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Wildlife
Wildlife rehab centre badly needed in the Okanagan: B.C. SPCA
globalnews.ca - By Klaudia Van Emmerik
It is the B.C. SPCA’s only wildlife rehabilitation centre in the province. Called Wild ARC, the facility is located in Metchosin, southwest of …
Kelowna, BC
In Focus | Jessie Greer
kelownanow.com - Kayla Verigin
Meet Jessie! Jessie is originally from Nelson and has been living here in the beautiful Okanagan for 11 years. She loves expressing herself through …
Bill Morneau
Morneau comes to Kelowna
castanet.net - Wayne Moore - | Story: 252084
The unofficial lead up to the Oct. 21 federal election is well underway as high-ranking MPs continue to criss-cross the country in search of …
Kelowna, BC
RCMP arrest two break-in suspects in East Kelowna
kelownacapnews.com - Mackenzie Britton
Two break-in suspects were apprehended by RCMP early March 20 in East Kelowna. Twenty-five year old Stefan Rasmussen and 38 year-old Chrisptoper …
Kelowna, BC
Several Kelowna RCMP officers injured after subduing man in need of medical care
kelownanow.com - Iain Burns
“Several” Kelowna RCMP officers have been injured after subduing a man in Kelowna. One of the officers was sent to hospital for medical treatment …
Kelowna, BC
48 weather records fall!
castanet.net - Contributed - | Story: 252075
It was another record-breaking weather day across B.C. and right here in the Okanagan. Environment Canada tells Castanet that 48 records fell across …
Nonprofits
Kelowna-based startup is using technology to help nonprofits increase fundraising impact
kelownanow.com - Kayleigh Zinger
Make it easy and fun for people to do good — now that’s an idea we can get on board with. It’s also the mission of Trellis, a Kelowna-based startup, …
Kelowna, BC
Silt-covered boat launch
castanet.net - Wayne Moore - | Story: 252101
It's become a yearly problem at Kelowna's Cook Road boat launch. Silt and debris from the mouth of Mission Creek has drifted north, covering the boat …
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Revelstoke, BC
Junior hockey: Chiefs fall to Grizzlies, Vipers level series with Smoke Eaters
globalnews.ca - By Doyle Potenteau
A round-up of results from junior hockey teams in the Okanagan. KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Revelstoke 6, Kelowna 3 The Kelowna Chiefs …
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers
castanet.net - Crime Stoppers - | Story: 251419
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of March 21, …
Kelowna, BC
Kelowna RCMP issue public warning after thieves target senior citizen
kelownanow.com - Josh Duncan
A Kelowna senior citizen was swindled out of a meaningful gold chain on Wednesday. The chain, which held the victim’s wedding band alongside her late …