City of Kelowna

(BC SPCA/Submitted)

30 Dachshunds seized from Okanagan breeder

The dogs were living in small, urine and feces soiled crates

 

Glen Lake wildfire burning near Peachland on Sept. 17. (Submitted)

UPDATE: Properties in Summerland, RDOS on evacuation alert for fire west of Peachland

The blaze, which is now part of the Grouse Complex, is likely to burn vigorously throughout the day

 

(Black Press Media files)

Queer advocates speak out against anti-gender education march in Kelowna

The national march will be held in Kelowna on Sept. 20

 

Kelowna Fire Department. (Phil McLachlan - Capital News)

Sunday evening Richter Street apartment blaze causes evacuation

An apartment fire caused sprinkler activation in the building on Sunday evening

Kelowna Fire Department. (Phil McLachlan - Capital News)
Rock the Blocs on Sept 9 and 10, 2023. (Jonty Pearson/Kelowna Bouldering Association)

Hundreds spent their weekend frolicking the Kelowna Boulderfields

The Rock the Blocs weekend long climbing event was a success

Rock the Blocs on Sept 9 and 10, 2023. (Jonty Pearson/Kelowna Bouldering Association)
(File/Pixabay.com)
(File/Pixabay.com)
(Kelowna Women’s Shelter)

Kelowna women’s advocate terminated abruptly, sparking speculation

Kelowna Women’s Shelter former executive director, was terminated after speaking out about judicial system

(Kelowna Women’s Shelter)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna firefighters hike in memory of those killed in the line of duty

Firefighters from across the Central Okanagan hiked up Knox Mountain to remember those lost on 9/11

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
File photo of RCMP Emergency Response Team in Surrey. (Shane MacKichan photos/File)

Possible weapons incident in West Kelowna resolved safely

A West Kelowna community was evacuated for a possible weapons threat on Sept. 9.

File photo of RCMP Emergency Response Team in Surrey. (Shane MacKichan photos/File)
Wayne Dorman, the owner of Dogzies Pet Services, organized a large donation for firefighters working in West Kelowna from around the world. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

A large truck of small comforts for international firefighters in West Kelowna

Donations from the South African owner of Dogzies brightened the spirits of fire crews far from home

Wayne Dorman, the owner of Dogzies Pet Services, organized a large donation for firefighters working in West Kelowna from around the world. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Friends of a Kelowna woman who was killed on August 21, gather outside the courthouse after hearing that the man accused of killing Brianna Jankauskas is facing charges of second degree murder. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna man accused of murder after deadly ‘intimate partner violence’

Brandon Davina is now charged with second degree murder after the death of Brianna Jankauskas

Friends of a Kelowna woman who was killed on August 21, gather outside the courthouse after hearing that the man accused of killing Brianna Jankauskas is facing charges of second degree murder. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Fruit and veggies are too often thrown away as food waste. (Black Press Media file photo)

Too good to pass up: App to reduce food waste launches in Kelowna

The Danish-based company launched in B.C. in 2021

Fruit and veggies are too often thrown away as food waste. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Okanagan Bouldering Society is hosting Rock the Blocs on Sept. 9-10, for the ninth year. (@okanaganboulderingsociety/Instagram)

Canada’s largest outdoor climbing competition coming to Kelowna boulders

Rock the Blocs, hosted by the Okanagan Bouldering Society is coming to the Boulderfields Sept. 9-10

The Okanagan Bouldering Society is hosting Rock the Blocs on Sept. 9-10, for the ninth year. (@okanaganboulderingsociety/Instagram)
Meet Me on Bernard was started in 2020 (File photo)

Bernard Avenue reopens to cars as summer in Kelowna comes to an end

The Downtown Kelowna Association is circulating surveys for feedback of this year’s Meet me on Bernard

Meet Me on Bernard was started in 2020 (File photo)
The billboard was designed by Sarah Jones, Anishinaabe, Ojibwe and “Indigiqueer” artist who was raised on Syilx Territory. (Advocacy Canada billboard)

Kelowna group shows 2SLGBTQIA+ folks they belong, despite travel advisories, hate

The federal government put out a travel advisory warning queer people visiting the USA, on Aug. 28

The billboard was designed by Sarah Jones, Anishinaabe, Ojibwe and “Indigiqueer” artist who was raised on Syilx Territory. (Advocacy Canada billboard)
(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations coming to downtown Kelowna

The celebration will be held in Kerry Park on Monday, Sept. 4

(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Moms Stop the Harm in Kelowna on International Overdose Awareness Day.. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Moms Stop the Harm in Kelowna on International Overdose Awareness Day. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Overdose Awareness Day vigil held in Kelowna park

Moms Stop the Harm holds the event to remember those who have died as a result of the toxic drug supply crisis

Moms Stop the Harm in Kelowna on International Overdose Awareness Day.. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Moms Stop the Harm in Kelowna on International Overdose Awareness Day. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Bruce Orydzuk talking to security guard in July. (Video: InfoTel)

Kelowna man charged with causing a disturbance argues that people were not bothered

Bruce Orydzuk was charged after an incident from a vaccination clinic incident was filmed and posted

Bruce Orydzuk talking to security guard in July. (Video: InfoTel)
Construction on the terminal building expansion at Kelowna International Airport is expected to be completed by 2026. (Black Press Media file photo)

Wheels up on terminal expansion at Kelowna International Airport

It is the largest infrastructure project in the airport’s history

Construction on the terminal building expansion at Kelowna International Airport is expected to be completed by 2026. (Black Press Media file photo)
Photo of police presence on Byrns Rd, taken while driving on Benvoulin Rd. (Submitted)

1 arrested following incident on Byrns Road in Kelowna

Multiple police vehicles were reportedly on scene after 10 p.m.

Photo of police presence on Byrns Rd, taken while driving on Benvoulin Rd. (Submitted)