Central Okanagan
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Tourism takes a hit in the Okanagan: ‘It’s been very slow’Tourism Kelowna wasn't available for comment, but in an email stated that summer data won't be available for a few more weeks.Canada2 hours
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Kelowna experiencing buyer’s market as real estate listings increaseBrendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the B.C. Real Estate Association, says Kelowna has experienced lower housing sales due to a sluggish economy.CanadaSep 4
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Okanagan farmers plead for government help in preserving BC Tree Fruits Co-op assetsThe affected farmers are desperately calling on the government to work with them in preserving the co-op's assets.CanadaSep 3
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Residents near upcoming supportive housing project in Kelowna voicing concerns about safetySome residents fear the development will turn into a wet facility, which allows the use of drugs and alcohol.CanadaAug 29
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Trees illegally cut down in Kelowna park investigated by RCMPPolice are on the hunt for whoever cut down pine trees in a Kelowna park. 'We're looking for the public's assistance, anybody that has any information can certainly call the RCMP.'CanadaAug 21
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Residents living next to Kelowna supportive housing call for city’s helpKelowna residents say they no longer feel safe in their neighbourhood since Stephen Village, a supportive housing facility opened in 2020. They want the city to take action.CanadaAug 21
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Okanagan wildfire update August 18Many wildfires continue to burn out of control around the Okanagan but several have recently been listed as held or under control and some evacuation orders have been lifted.FireAug 18
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10 trees chopped down by vandals in Kelowna parkTen ponderosa pine trees were cut down in Mission Ridge Park in south Kelowna. City staff also found two other damaged trees. The vandalism could fetch fines of $50,000 per tree.CrimeAug 16
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Farmers gather in Kelowna to protest BC Tree Fruits closureProtesters braved wet conditions Friday in Kelowna with the message: Save BC Tree Fruit. They are calling on the government to help reverse the co-operative’s closure last month.CanadaAug 16
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Westside Road washed out near Lake Okanagan ResortThe North Westside Fire Department is directing traffic around a flood on a portion of Westside Road, near Lake Okanagan Resort and Bear Creek.WeatherAug 16
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