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Jen Zee

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Bureau Chief and award winning journalist with Black Press Media, based in Kelowna. Animal advocate and volunteer with Okanagan Humane Society. Rescue mum of Little Larry David.

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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.

03.09.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Raising noise, lowering expectations: Okanagan punk band reunites after 17 years Drunk and Pretending got together for a sold out show in Kelowna

Drunk and Pretending back together for 1 night after 17 years!

19.08.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Okanagan band Three Scotch In celebrates EP, whisky with distillery event Electronic playlist release party at Okanagan Spirits in Kelowna reveals band's smooth and robust flavour

Described as a blues, rock, groove band with a bit of country

08.08.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate International Cat Day Donate to your local animal rescue to help spread awareness around the number of neglected, unwanted and abandoned cats in B.C.

Show us your cats!

08.08.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kelowna man charged with murder of ex-partner to be back in court in September James Plover has been charged with second-degree murder of Bailey Plover, his ex-partner

James Plover has been charged with second-degree murder of Bailey Plover, his ex-wife

10.07.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dog evades capture several times while running down Highway 97 in West Kelowna Oakley was safely trapped by an RCMP officer and a Good Samaritan

Oakley was safely trapped by an RCMP officer and a Good Samaritan

11.07.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hot, hot, heat stroke: How to keep your pets safe this summer Okanagan Humane Society has some tips and tricks for keep your animals cool this summer

Okanagan Humane Society has some tips and tricks for keep your animals cool this summer

11.07.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜So many people not being heard’: Kelowna town hall exposes health-care gaps About 100 people gathered to discuss what staff, patients and politicians say is a crisis unfolding in Kelowna

About 100 people gathered to discuss what staff, patients and politicians say is a crisis unfolding in Kelowna

03.07.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lake Country school trustee refuses to pose with award-winning drag queen Trustee says photo op boycott was to 'respect her own personal convictions'

Trustee says photo op boycott was to 'respect her own personal convictions'

17.06.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fast moving blaze reported in Joe Rich Fire crews are responding to Huckleberry Road

Multiple fire departments responding to blaze at Huckleberry Road

16.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VIDEO: Kelowna kids with mobility challenges walk with robotic aid Trexo Robotics visited Kids Physio Group on May 4

Trexo Robotics visited Kids Physio Group on May 4

05.05.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Discarded like trash': 6 puppies in a box dumped on rural Okanagan road The puppies are now in the care of the Okanagan Humane Society

The puppies are now in the care of the Okanagan Humane Society

02.05.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pups strut their stuff for Okanagan Humane Society Pups & Pints took place April 26 at Rustic Reel brewery in Kelowna

A beautiful day to celebrate pups and have pints ha!

30.04.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open letter to Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong Letter to the editor from Wilbur Turner

@queergranddad.bsky.social Letter to the editor

23.04.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wildfire sparks off Coquihalla in Coldwater The fire was first reported at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday

@bcwildfireservice.bsky.social First reported at 11:30 a.m.

23.04.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Penticton dad gets emotional as son scores in NHL debut Former Penticton Vees forward Taylor Ward hits milestone as member of Los Angeles Kings

Former Penticton Vees forward Taylor Ward hits milestone as member of Los Angeles Kings

22.04.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Okanagan Table hosts celestial dining series blending food and astrology The dinner will be hosted by Tamara McLellan of Wild Sky Sisters

The dinner will be hosted by Tamara McLellan of Wild Sky Sisters

22.04.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebration of life, fundraiser in memory of Kelowna hospitality figure A celebration of life is scheduled for April 28

A celebration of life is scheduled for April 28

21.04.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kelowna community mourning loss of sommelier, chef, businesswoman "Mia’s light could brighten any room"

"Mia’s light could brighten any room"

15.04.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PHOTOS: Big White got Loud for Luxury at AltiTunes AltiTunes Music Festival at Big White with headliners Loud Luxury and Bob Moses

Check out these photos from Big White this past weekend

07.04.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Cheese the day': Kelowna brewery chef slices the international competition Damien Moore has been cooking for 22 years and has been with Jackknife Brewing since its inception in 2020

Damien Moore has been cooking for 22 years and has been with Jackknife Brewing since its inception in 2020

02.04.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10-year-old saves family of 8 from carbon monoxide poisoning in Kelowna The incident was called in around 7:30 a.m.

It's unknown if the home had carbon monoxide detections or if they were malfunctioning.

01.04.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Council denies Kelowna homeowner short-term licence after complaints 'Council can only make a decision based on the information it’s presented'

City council heard that more than 50 complaints have been received about the property

01.04.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A year of uncertainty fuels Kelowna woman's fight for truth "When I get well, we've got a hell of a fight on our hands"

www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/a... Former Hadgraft resident Monique Saebels speaks out one year after the evacuation of the building.

31.03.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kelowna Events Centre faces threats, harassment for Sophie Trudeau event The Kelowna RCMP have been notified of threats against Sophie Trudeau at a Kelowna speaking engagement

The Kelowna RCMP have been notified of threats against Sophie Trudeau at a Kelowna speaking engagement

27.03.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kelowna's Tent City population to be reduced to 60 sites Kelowna's Tent City will now have 24/7 on-site security guards

Big changes coming to #Kelowna Tent City

27.03.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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StrongHer: Riding and resilience from Morocco's mountains to Okanagan Valleys The satisfaction of doing something challenging, coupled withΒ the welcoming and supportive ultra-race community is what makes the cycling such an important part of Meaghan Hackinen's life

The satisfaction of doing something challenging, coupled with the welcoming and supportive ultra-race community is what makes the cycling such an important part of Meaghan Hackinen's life

25.03.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liberal, NDP, Conservative candidates picked for Okanagan Lake West – South Kelowna The Conservatives, Liberals and New Democratic Parties of Canada have announced their candidates for the upcoming federal election in the Okanagan Lake West – South Kelowna riding

The Conservatives, Liberals and New Democratic Parties of Canada have announced their candidates for the upcoming federal election in the Okanagan Lake West – South Kelowna riding

20.03.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kelowna RCMP shut down Harvey at Richter Avoid Harvey and Richter Streets in the downtown

Avoid Harvey Avenue and Richter Street in the downtown

20.03.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russian punk group Pussy Riot plays Kelowna to help political prisoners Pussy RiotΒ is set to play at the Revelry Food + Music Hub on April 13

Pussy Riot is set to play at the Revelry Food + Music Hub on April 13

20.03.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0