Episodes

  • Kelowna: Controversial RCMP Unit Spotted on Campus | June 22

    Kelowna: Controversial RCMP Unit Spotted on Campus | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Kelowna's Okanagan College expands skilled-trades training with 256 new spots under the province's Look West strategy, targeting plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills. A controversial RCMP counter-terrorism unit's presence on campus has sparked debate over transparency and public safety in the community.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Wildfire preparedness guide urges Kelowna residents to review emergency plans | June 21

    Kelowna: Wildfire preparedness guide urges Kelowna residents to review emergency plans | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Kelowna officials urge residents to review emergency kits and evacuation plans as wildfire season approaches, emphasizing preparedness amid dry conditions. The city also celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with cultural events hosted by local First Nations, highlighting Indigenous heritage and community engagement.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Wildfire in West Kelowna linked to prohibited campfire, officials confirm | June 20

    Kelowna: Wildfire in West Kelowna linked to prohibited campfire, officials confirm | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Kelowna authorities confirm a wildfire in West Kelowna was caused by a prohibited campfire, with another blaze in Kalamoir under investigation, highlighting ongoing fire risks. A controversial RCMP unit's presence on campus has sparked debate, while Kelowna filmmakers near completion of a documentary on a quadriplegic's West Coast Trail trek.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: West Kelowna wildfire evacuation alert lifted, state of emergency over | June 19

    Kelowna: West Kelowna wildfire evacuation alert lifted, state of emergency over | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Kelowna authorities lifted the evacuation alert for the West Kelowna wildfire, ending the state of emergency as firefighters contained the blaze. A federal committee warned Kelowna and other BC communities are unprepared for future fires, while Kelowna General Hospital faces concerns over staff trust and leadership.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Bailey's Law on intimate partner violence passes in federal parliament. | June 18

    Kelowna: Bailey's Law on intimate partner violence passes in federal parliament. | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Kelowna's Local Wire update highlights Bailey's Law's impact on intimate partner violence support, West Kelowna's wildfire response, and Hudbay Minerals' Ingerbelle Expansion near Princeton. The episode also covers councillor Wooldridge's decision not to run for re-election.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Wildfire alert downgraded in West Kelowna after containment progress | June 17

    Kelowna: Wildfire alert downgraded in West Kelowna after containment progress | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Kelowna firefighters have downgraded the wildfire evacuation order to an alert in parts of West Kelowna as containment efforts progress. Local police are also investigating two extortion cases as community leaders urge residents to remain vigilant.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Kelowna Chamber Challenges BCLDB Over Winery Regulations | June 16

    Kelowna: Kelowna Chamber Challenges BCLDB Over Winery Regulations | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Kelowna's Chamber of Commerce is clashing with the BCLDB over regulations affecting local wineries, while the city contributes to a 23% drop in opioid deaths. Okanagan College expands skilled trades training, and BC considers the Site E dam project impacting Kelowna's future.
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    2 mins
  • Kelowna: Homeless Deaths in B.C. Triple in a Decade, Report Reveals | June 15

    Kelowna: Homeless Deaths in B.C. Triple in a Decade, Report Reveals | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Kelowna officials are closely monitoring a tripling of homeless deaths in B.C. over the past decade as they work to expand temporary housing through converted municipal buildings. The city also highlights family-friendly events like the Kelowna Farmers Market and a free outdoor concert at Lake Country Park.
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    2 mins