Kelowna Capital News

Dozens gather for Two-Spirit powwow in downtown Kelowna

This was the third annual Two-Spirit powwow hosted by the Kelowna Pride Society

Okanagan Forest Task Force asking province for help keeping backcountry safe

OFTF sending letters to government asking for backcountry reforms; will soon clean up abandoned camp in Lumby area

Highway 97 collision slows traffic at Banks Road intersection in Kelowna

The collision took place at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

Ester Pike took over the role on July 1

West Kelowna approves grant programs to incentivize affordable housing in urban areas

The programs will open starting in October, running until the end of 2027

Woman's Pacific Crest Trail journey leads to 'coupledom' in Salmon Arm

Amy Pike documents 4,271-km hike in new book, Hike Your Own Hike

West Kelowna opens call for election workers

The 2026 General Local Election will happen on Oct. 17.

Coldstream protesters spread awareness of campaign to recall MLA Tara Armstrong

A small group of protesters held signs advertising the campaign Friday, ahead of an official petition from Elections BC

Poor air quality lingers over Southern Interior as wildfires burn across B.C.

The warnings are expected to last for the next 24 to 48 hours

Small grass fire quickly put out in Kelowna

The fire sparked shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 14.

RCMP investigating after 5 fires lit along rural Salmon Arm road

Residents credited for doing 'a great job controlling the fires'

RDOS provides update on staged re-entry process for Bald Range wildfire evacuees

A plea was made for residents of Faulder, Meadow Valley and the Fish Lake area to contact the Emergency Operations Centre

Greater Vancouver Food Bank steps up during Okanagan wildfire crisis

GVFB has waived identification and proof-of-address requirements for evacuees

Penticton businesses step up for Summerland amid devastating wildfire: 'Ready to help'

New resources available for businesses impacted by Bald Range wildfire

West Kelowna fire chief reminds residents to 'keep their FireSmart lenses on'

Once assessments are done at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, residents will be allowed to return home

Lytton festival to spotlight village's Chinese heritage amid wildfire season

Rebuilt Chinese museum takes centre stage at Lytton's river festival

Commercial medical building coming to Kelowna council for approval

The four-storey development is proposed to be built at 1896 Dayton St.

Insurance bureau, Service Canada on site in Penticton to assist wildfire evacuees

Evacuee reception centre open at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.