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Community
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission serves Thanksgiving meals to shelter residents, unsheltered neighbours
Kelowna's Gospel Mission hosted a Thanksgiving lunch for shelter residents on Saturday.
Environment
Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
Economy
B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
Sports
Get pickled in Glenmore: new pickleball courts open at Glenmore Recreation Park
Additional park features, including 3 new tennis courts, a natural grass sports field, improved pathways, spectator areas, landscaping and other recreational features, will open as final construction work is completed.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
Airport
New lights installed on runways of YLW
YLW says anyone around the airport might notice a new array of five flashing lights at each end of the runway.
Health
B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.
Sports
Tennis dome plans deflated as city pulls plug on partnership with Tennis Clubs of Canada
The City says it intends on completing outdoor courts in 2027 and advancing the dome construction based on the outcome of the RFP.
2026 Municipal Election
Advance voting begins for Municipal Elections
Advanced polling begins Wednesday, October 7 across the Okanagan.
Crime
U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting
U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
