Today in the OK

Canadian Tire opens new Kelowna location The store is 108,000 square feet in size, with an additional 14,000 square feet in the service centre

The store is 108,000 square feet in size, with an additional 14,000 square feet in the service centre

Syilx Okanagan flag re-raised at Okanagan College for Truth and Reconciliation Day Around 100 people were in attendance

Around 100 people were in attendance

Wildfire spotted in Peachland The fire was called in around 2:15 p.m.

Fire sparks above Peachland, cause under investigation

West Kelowna Super 8 motel target of suspected arson RCMP believe the fire at the motel was deliberately set

Another suspicious fire in West Kelowna

Kelowna kitten Guppy looks to defy odds with twisted legs and big heart Guppy and his cat family were surrendered to the Kelowna BC SPCA

Meet Guppy!

Shuswap woman in Supreme Court on charges of incest, sex offences against minor On Sept. 18 case is on day 4 of 5 for voir dire

The woman is facing six charges that include incest, sexual interference of a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching under 16, sexual exploitation, exposing genitals to a person under 16, and making sexually explicit material available under 18.

Youth reportedly approached by stranger in truck in Kamloops RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in the matter

RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in the matter

B.C. Conservatives admit 'manufactured memberships' found in leadership race Party says all fake memberships cancelled as leadership review voting set to end on Sept. 20

The party believes that 90 per cent of the fake members were signed up in the four Kelowna ridings

UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP investigating suspicious death, 1 person in custody RCMP initially responded to the scene at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17

Kelowna RCMP have confirmed they are investigating a suspicious death at 425 Perth Road in Rutland.

Grass fire ignites off Baron Road in Kelowna This is the second grass fire in Kelowna in the last 24 hours

another grass fire sparks in the Central Okanagan on Tuesday

Kelowna courthouse packed as man appears on murder charges of ex-partner James Plover will return to court for a disclosure on Nov. 25

James Plover will return to court for a disclosure on Nov. 25

UPDATE: 4 taken to hospital after SUV crashes into Kelowna's Circle K Convenience The building was taped off while emergency crews are on scene.

Three students and the driver taken to hospital

Kelowna fire crews battle another blaze spreading up Dilworth Mountain According to those in the area the fire has been brought under control

Second fire in same area of Kelowna in 5 days

B.C. artist wins twice at Canadian Country Music Awards in Kelowna Nanaimo’s Cameron Whitcomb walked away with two the Fans’ Choice and Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year

Nanaimo’s Cameron Whitcomb walked away with two the Fans’ Choice and Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year

Summer in Review: From local to national, we are setting Canada up for the future Stephen Fuhr's MP Report

From hosting the Pacific Caucus in Kelowna to major national announcements on softwood lumber, housing, and nation-building projects, this has been a season of progress at home and renewed engagement abroad.

Displaced Hadgraft-Wilson tenants left behind as Kelowna moves ahead on rebuild Hadgraft Wilson Place was evacuated due to structural damage on Apr. 2, 2024

Pathways executive director Alan Clay said the replacement building will be open to applicants, but former Hadgraft tenants will not be guaranteed a unit.

Grass fire sparks off Highway 97 in West Kelowna The incident happened Thursday afternoon

Motorists should expect delays on Highway 97 westbound

Kelowna candidate fined $150 for 2024 election ads lacking authorization Ashley Ramsey was given 40 days to pay the penalty

Ashley Ramsey was given 40 days to pay the penalty

Kelowna man sentenced to time served for assault with a weapon, maiming police dog Fernando Verde pled guilty to charges from incidents in 2020 and 2023

Fernando Verde pled guilty to charges from incidents in 2020 and 2023

Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault related to 2022 death outside Kelowna club Nicholas Epp died following an altercation outside the Liquid Zoo in August 2022

Nicholas Epp died following an altercation outside the Liquid Zoo in August 2022

Possible drowning at Mission Creek in Kelowna Emergency crews were called to Mission Creek off Belgo Road, Thursday morning

Emergency crews were called to 2793 Belgo Road at about 10:45 a.m. after reports of a person underwater.

RCMP search for suspects after new Kelowna pedestrian overpass vandalized The bridge was vandalized on Aug. 10

According to Kelowna RCMP, two people were seen on video surveillance defacing multiple sections of the new overpass, with spray paint, as they walked through the area.

1 arrested after taxi driver stabbed downtown Kelowna The incident happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 2

Singh was taken to the hospital, where he received more than 30 stitches and is currently awaiting surgery.

Update: Impairment, weather not factors in boat crash on Okanagan Lake Several passengers on one of the vessels sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Several passengers on one of the vessels sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Kelowna wrong-way driver cruises through turning lane almost hitting vehicles The incident happened Aug. 27 at about 2:45 p.m.

A black pickup truck came through the lights and drove into the left turning lane, almost hitting another vehicle.

Campfire ban coming to Okanagan-Shuswap Category 1 fires prohibited as of noon on Aug. 28

Campfire ban comes Thursday.

Yelling neighbour video on TikTok prompts Kelowna RCMP investigation 'Everyone deserves to feel safe'

This incident led to the RCMP stating that anyone who feels unsafe in any situation should reach out to police for help.

Wildfire caused by truck blaze now held in East Kelowna The fire sparked Friday evening

The fire was quickly considered held, spreading about .009 hectares.

Regional district has little say in Sean Feucht show planned for Joe Rich 'We recognize that this event has generated public interest and concern'

@queergranddad.bsky.social Turner said there are no plans by his organization to hold a rally at the Greystokes Rd. event.

Peachland church says district has eyed its land for several years The Baptist Church on Lake Avenue says the issue first surfaced in October 2021

The dispute between the District of Peachland and the Baptist Church on Lake Avenue over the town’s plan to acquire the property for a protective services building has been unfolding for several years, according to a timeline released by the church.