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1 month ago | 
kelownacapnews.com | Gary Barnes
Last year, Kelowna’s Kim Inglis dipped her paddle into the water with a deeply personal mission—to honour her late cousin Tyler by raising awareness and support for autism through a solo paddle challenge.
What started as one woman’s tribute has grown into a national movement, one that’s already raised $78,000 in support of Autism Canada.
The initiative, Making Waves for Autism, launched its second year on May 1 and has already raised nearly $32,000. Inglis raised $46,000 in 2024.
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1 month ago | 
kelownacapnews.com | Gary Barnes
Grant Bronconnier doesn’t just know his tannins from his terroir — he’s also Canada’s top young sommelier.
The Kelowna wine expert recently took first place at the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Canadian National Young Sommelier Competition, earning an all-expense paid trip to Geneva, Switzerland to represent Canada on the international stage.
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1 month ago | 
kelownacapnews.com | Gary Barnes
Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew has asked the province to fast track an involuntary care facility for the Okanagan.
“For years municipalities and community groups in the Okanagan have been forced to pick up the slack and the blame for this government’s failed addiction and mental health policies,” Dew said during Question Period in the B.C. Legislature on May 1.
Dew added that there is a regional consensus for the need of a facility such as the Red Fish Healing Centre.
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1 month ago | 
vernonmorningstar.com | Gary Barnes
B.C.’s three Independent MLAs are calling on Ottawa to "respect British Columbia's place in Confederation."
“For far too long, British Columbia's interests have been ignored by (Justin) Trudeau, (Mark) Carney, and the Liberal establishment,” reads a Facebook post by Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA, Tara Armstrong.
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1 month ago | 
surreynowleader.com | Gary Barnes
B.C.’s three Independent MLAs are calling on Ottawa to "respect British Columbia's place in Confederation."
“For far too long, British Columbia's interests have been ignored by (Justin) Trudeau, (Mark) Carney, and the Liberal establishment,” reads a Facebook post by Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA, Tara Armstrong.
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1 month ago | 
nanaimobulletin.com | Gary Barnes
B.C.’s three Independent MLAs are calling on Ottawa to "respect British Columbia's place in Confederation."
“For far too long, British Columbia's interests have been ignored by (Justin) Trudeau, (Mark) Carney, and the Liberal establishment,” reads a Facebook post by Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA, Tara Armstrong.
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1 month ago | 
vernonmorningstar.com | Gary Barnes
The Canadian Country Music Awards boot-scoot into Kelowna this September, and the city Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) want local artists to help make it unforgettable.
They are looking for creative pitches for immersive art installations to be displayed during Country Music Week from September 10–13.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Kelowna to spotlight the creative energy of local artists during Country Music Week,” said Keith Buggy, marketing manager with CCMA.
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1 month ago | 
kelownacapnews.com | Gary Barnes
Patients across B.C.’s Interior are seeing faster MRI exams and shorter wait times thanks to two new state-of-the-art MRI machines now up and running at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH).
The expansion includes a new building, and upgraded imaging technology.
“With shorter wait times, enhanced privacy and improved quality of care, patients can feel more supported and confident in their health journey,” said Minister of Health Josie Osborne.
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1 month ago | 
nanaimobulletin.com | Gary Barnes
The Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay riding recorded the highest advance voter turnout in the Southern Interior for 2025 federal election, according to preliminary figures from Elections Canada.
Between Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, a total of 29,743 ballots were cast during advance voting, with polls open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
At the other end of the spectrum, the newly formed Kelowna riding had the lowest early turnout, with 25,406 votes cast.
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1 month ago | 
lakecountrycalendar.com | Gary Barnes
The City of West Kelowna’s Chief Financial Officer doesn’t see an immediate need to adjust the municipality’s purchasing policy in the face of U.S. tariff strife.
At council’s Tuesday meeting, Warren Everton noted staff have reviewed capital budgets and projects for 2025 and 2026 to assess the risk.
“Overall, we've come out with about seven per cent potential risk, which equates to about $6.7 million if you look at all those projects,” he added.
