Kelowna News

The science fiction TV series "Battlestar Galactica" has brought together two moms on opposite ends of the continent with critically ill daughters and inspired a fundraising campaign on their behalf.

Premier Christy Clark made the announcement Tuesday as part of the government's support for a second set of liquor changes in the province.

I have had a chance to work with Frank over the years and I want to thank him for his commitment as a liaison between our veterans and Veterans Affairs.

Kyla Antues, shown with her parents, Melanie and Dan, is of the 52 youngsters who'll be in Disneyland today on the 56th Sunshine Dreamlift.

We have an ongoing love affair with the furry monsters and fun musicians of Sesame Street - and they're coming to Kelowna.

Kelowna fire crews rushed to the scene of a small building fire on Leathead Road in Rutland Monday at around 12:30 p.m. Fire Captain Dave Leimert says it is suspected the fire began from a wood stove in the building that was too close to an ignition source.

A Summerland woman, 49, is facing potential impaired driving charges after a vehicle lost its rear tire and rim Sunday night.

People in Casa Loma and Kalamoir Park discovered the Spirit of Kelowna paddlewheeler partially submerged in Okanagan Lake on Sunday.

Gerry Vliek and his wife, Helena, obtained their library card at the Westbank Library on Sunday afternoon while the power from BC Hydro was out at their Sundance Drive home.

B.C. Transit officials have told the Regional District of North Okanagan board that there's no plans to move the UBC transit route from Pelmewash Parkway to the new Highway 97 in Lake Country.

Organize travel early to avoid the unexpected; have a back-up plan. Send things ahead so they arrive even if you are delayed.

Kirsten Pridham of Sugar Sweet Cake Company shows off eggnog and chocolate peppermint cupcakes at the Bottega Christmas Market and Art Show Saturday in East Kelowna.

Michal Mosny, left, winemaker at Meadow Vista Honey Wines, and co-owner Judie Barta, second from left, talk to customers Saturday afternoon during a weekend preview in the tasting room at 3975 June Springs Rd. When Judie Barta decided to use honey to make wine, it became an educational experience for her and the provincial government - repeatedly.

Rosemary Thomson, music director and conductor with Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, and Jim Howie, trumpeter with OSO, will perform Handel's Messiah along with other members.

In response to concerns of Shannon Lake residents about a warm place to go during a planned power outage on Sunday, the Westbank Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library will be open from 12 - 4 p.m. Residents are encouraged to drop by for a cup of tea and a cookie, sit by the fire and read a book or magazine, use the computers and free Wi-Fi, or ... (more)

As they did in their home opener , the West Kelowna Warriors made Friday the 13th an unlucky night for the visiting Centennials at Royal LePage Place.

Okanagan homeowners may feel their net worth shrinking a bit next month when they open their BC Assessment notice.

Okanagan College English professor Alix Hawley is the winner of the Canada Writes 'BloodLines' short story contest.

Ah, the annual office Christmas party such a great time to let loose after a tough year, such a landmine of potential career disasters.

Amid all his verbal bluster, Jack Munro was a trade-union moderate who believed in settlements and relationships over confrontation.