Kelowna News

Investigators into the tragic plane crash on Russ Baker Way last year say that the pilots might well have survived the impact if it wasn't for the subsequent fire.

FortisBC will be holding an information session, Tuesday in Kelowna, regarding an application to introduce common rates across their service area.

The Tolko saw mill was back up and running again Monday morning, after a fire broke out in the power house on Saturday.

Thumbs up To the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society, the organization behind historical signs and banners that have been popping up all over the south end of the Cowichan Valley.

Interior Health has teamed up with the Canadian Mental Health Association to streamline crisis line services across the region.

On February 12 around 07:20 a.m., police received a report of a female standing in the middle of Highway 97 N just south of Airport Way trying to flag down motorists.

Koch believe's Lake Country has proven popular partly because of its location between Vernon and Kelowna, its proximity to the airport and the University of B.C. and its recreational amenities.

Could Andrew Allen be our next big musical export? His single "I want you" is top ten in Canada, he's currently on tour with Dia Frampton , and one of his songs was recently featured in Taylor Lautner's movie, Abduction.

Knowing where to legally dump wastewater is an important part of living in an RV, especially for dry campers, a.k.a. "boondockers." If you prefer remote natural settings to developed campgrounds your choices are either to dig a hole, or to dispose of your waste legally at a later date.

By Wade Paterson - Kelowna Capital News Published: February 11, 2012 3:00 PM Updated: February 11, 2012 3:47 PM The best chefs in the country are putting their pride-and their food-on the line as they try to capture gold at the 2012 Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna this weekend.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the ratio of Old Age Security pension costs to GDP will rise from 2.37% of GDP in 2011 to a high of 3.16% of GDP in 2030.

One of the gadgets Ken Johnston is showing off at the Vancouver International Boat Show looks about as impressive as the average flashlight.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this person please contact the Kelowna RCMP or Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers.net or call 1.800.222.8477 or text us at CRIMES ktown James Shackleton was just hours away from his 80th birthday and just a week away from flying to Vancouver to be honoured for his years of hard work and dedication to ... (more)

James Shackleton was just hours away from his 80th birthday and just a week away from flying to Vancouver to be honoured for his years of hard work and dedication to the Royal Canadian Legion when he realized something was wrong.

Apparently we're an amorous group of people here in Kelowna, as our city was listed as the third most romantic spot.

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According to Brian Milner of the Globe & Mail Sunday Feb 5th, "If there were an award for the sector of the economy that produces the biggest volume of statistics week in and week out, housing would certainly be a top contender.

Abbotsford architect David Tyrell's design of this airy Kelowna home, called Luminescence, was awarded the Grand Tommie Award for 2011 at the Canadian Home Builders Association of B.C. in January.

By Simone Blais - Penticton Western News Published: February 08, 2012 12:00 PM Updated: February 09, 2012 4:48 PM Wednesday which showed Penticton growing in population by three per cent since the last count.

The Water Board had its first meeting with the new board on Feb. 7. Stu Wells was re-elected as chair, Rick Fairbairn was re-elected vice-chair. Other board directors from RDNO are Juliette Cunningham and Doug Dirk.