23 h. ago Kelowna homeowner out $66K after strata repairs fell through

“Each owner had to come up with that money to redo the full envelope of the building,” Susan Hisch said. “And still — nothing’s done.”

Economics

23 h. ago Pediatric care in Kelowna lags behind other health jurisdictions: KGH department head

Kelowna General Hospital's 10-bed pediatric unit was closed on May 26, with the closure now approaching the six-week mark.

Culture

27 h. ago At least 6 dead, more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding

Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours, leaving search teams to conduct boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving water. Lt. Gov. […]

Events

27 h. ago At least 13 dead in Texas floods, more than 20 children missing from girls summer camp

KERRVILLE, Texas — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for Friday as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving flood water. Desperate pleas peppered social media as […]

Events

28 h. ago Russian oil executive found dead outside his window, state media says

Andrei Badalov's death is only the latest in a wave of unexplained deaths of high-profile Russian figures since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Events

29 h. ago Cause of death revealed for tourist who fell near active Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, was found dead on Mount Rinjani after she slipped and fell off a cliff.

Society

37 h. ago Toronto Home Prices Fall for a Seventh Month as Economy Slows

Home prices in Toronto fell for a seventh consecutive month as fallout from US tariffs caused Canada’s economy to slow.

Economics

46 h. ago Citizens, doctors speak out on health care crisis at KGH during emotional town hall

In addition to concerned citizens, Wednesday's town hall also brought numerous doctors and other medical professionals who work at KGH.

Science

47 h. ago Endangered western painted turtle released by Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Members of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society travelled to Kelowna to release a western painted turtle that had been in their care for several weeks.

Events

47 h. ago Oil Drops for Second Day as Traders Brace for Another OPEC+ Hike

Oil fell for a second day in the lead up to an OPEC+ meeting at the weekend that’s expected to deliver another substantial production hike, threatening to swell a glut that’s forecast for this half.

Economics

49 h. ago Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking B.C. fire that triggered evacuations

Mounties say a wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused when a wheel fell off an RCMP trailer in what was a “tremendously unfortunate” incident. Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said in a statement released Thursday that the “equipment failure” that sparked the Izman Creek fire, about 250 km northeast of Vancouver, happened […]

Events

52 h. ago Okanagan woman, 33, identified as victim of fatal Kelowna pedestrian crash

Brittany Fraser was struck and killed on June 21st while trying to cross the street at the intersection of Highway 97 and Burtch Road in Kelowna.

Events

55 h. ago Canada’s exports to the U.S. fell again in May as trade war continues

New data from Statistics Canada shows Canada's trade deficit narrowed in May as exports to the United States fell for the fourth straight month.

Economics

3 d. ago Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets add Islanders prospect with No. 1 pick in CHL Import Draft

Czech winger Tomas Poletin is the latest addition for Kelowna GM Bruce Hamilton as he looks to get ready for national championship tournament

Economics

3 d. ago Girl, 5, who fell off Disney cruise ship into ocean was ‘not being held’ on railing by father, authorities say

The cruise ship was sailing between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale when the father jumped into the water to rescue her daughter

Culture

3 d. ago Want Cheaper Solar Panels, Home Batteries or a Heat Pump? Better Act Soon

Trump’s tax bill passed by the Senate would end some clean energy tax credits after Dec. 31. Homeowners and installers are racing to meet the deadline.

Science

3 d. ago Dad didn’t put daughter on railing before terrifying Disney cruise fall: Authorities

The dad of a five-year-old girl who fell overboard at Disney cruise ship off the coast of Florida didn’t lift her up onto the railing ahead of the accident, according to authorities. The “little girl was not being held, as erroneously reported on some social media sites,” the Broward County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News […]

Culture

3 d. ago 'Brutal': New Oilers GM stepped up but old Oilers GM fell flat in free agent frenzy

The reviews are in of Edmonton Oilers GMs both present and past for the July 1 free agency, and while Edmonton’s new hockey boss Stan Bowman appears to be doing OK, Edmonton’s old GM Ken Holland, now GM of the Los Angeles Kings, is taking a beating for what most hockey commentators and fans see […]

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3 d. ago Tesla sales fell sharply in Q2 as Musk backlash and competition chipped away at company’s dominance

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away, a significant development given expectations that anger with the company’s billionaire CEO would have faded by now. The company reported a 13% plunge in sales on Wednesday […]

Economics

3 d. ago Condo Smarts: Strata overwhelmed by strict fire code responsibilities

The regulations are intended to impose 100 per cent of the obligation and liability on the property owners

Events