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Building permit applications declining in Kelowna, could pose challenge: Report

After building permits issued hit a record $1.756 billion in 2023, permits issued in 2024 totalled just $646 million

Feb 6, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

'Positive step': Kelowna surpasses housing target after 1st year

Kelowna completed 1,501 new housing units in the first year of the five-year target plan

Feb 6, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

B.C.'s Housing Minister rejects Conservative conflict of interest claims

B.C. Conservative Party called for a special prosecutor in relation to a variance permit that was ultimately rejected

Feb 6, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives discuss homelessness at round-table in Kelowna

John Rustad speaks on homelessness and substance use disorder after a round-table discussion with businesses and MLAs in Kelowna

Feb 6, 2025 8:12 AM Read more >

Vehicles stolen from Kelowna's Okanagan Spirits found: RCMP

2 of the business' 3 vehicles were stolen

Feb 5, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Trail improvements needed for Lake Country winery to expand: Council

“I think it makes more sense for the entirety of the community"

Feb 5, 2025 1:56 PM Read more >

'Celebrating a legacy': Historic aircraft unveiled at Kelowna's KF Aerospace

The 1948 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver is expected to fly again this summer

Feb 5, 2025 10:35 AM Read more >

Kelowna Chamber calls for better inter-provincial trade with looming U.S. tariffs

The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce calls for streamlined inter-provincial trade as businesses worry about tariffs

Feb 5, 2025 8:37 AM Read more >

Award-winning Oliver poet releasing new book with events in Kelowna

No More Second Chances will be available on Feb. 15.

Feb 5, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Urgent support needed as work permits expiring for Okanagan Ukrainians

Thousands of Ukrainians in the Thompson-Okanagan region are set to see their three-year work permits expire on March 31, 2025

Feb 4, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >