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Bitcoin Show: Where to find an island of financial security amid instability everywhere.

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Bitcoin Show: Where to find an island of financial security amid instability everywhere
In the latest segment of the Bitcoin Show, hosted by NowMedia Group’s Jim Csek and Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards, the pair discussed re.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Date set for downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market and tree light up

Back-to-back tree light up weekends are coming as Kelowna transforms from fall to festive over the latter half of November!

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Date set for downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market and tree light up
Kelowna will transform from fall to festive over the latter half of November. One of the bigger holiday kickoff events...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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RDCO announces Mission Creek Greenway closures for KLO Bridge construction

Trail users are encouraged to plan ahead and adjust their routes during these closure periods.

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RDCO announces Mission Creek Greenway closures for KLO Bridge construction
The Mission Creek Greenway Bypass Trail at KLO Road will be closed on Monday, Nov. 17, for preparation work related to gas main installation.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Wine column: One long table, four fantastic wines
Sandhill Winery is amping up its culinry program in honour of Kelowna being named a United Nations 'City of Gastronomy'. 🔻
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Wine column: One long table, four fantastic wines
65 oak barrels. 32 people. 4 courses. 4 wines. 2 chandeliers. 1 long table. It was the atmospheric scene in the barrel roo...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Looking for the perfect way to kick-off the season? Join The Celtic Tenors at the Kelowna Community Theatre for a festive night you’ll remember.🎄

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The Celtic Tenors Take the Stage for a Night of Festive Magic
Join The Celtic Tenors on December 2nd at the Kelowna Community Theatre for an unforgettable performance of vocal brilliance and festive cheer!...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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City reaches land exchange agreement Kelowna Springs developer

“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course’s future as a distinctive 9-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community.”

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City reaches land exchange agreement Kelowna Springs developer
After Denciti Development Corp. purchased the 106-acre Kelowna Springs Golf Course in February 2024, there was no shortage of outcry fro...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Weekend preview: Rockets back home for the first time in November.

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Weekend preview: Rockets back home for the first time in November
The Kelowna Rockets (7–6–1–1) return to Prospera Place for a weekend double-header before heading south of the border for a Sunday m.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Kelowna developer eyes KLO Road properties for new mixed-use building.

The site is just east of Okanagan College.
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Kelowna developer eyes KLO Road properties for new mixed-use building
A Kelowna developer has submitted plans to redevelop two properties near the corner of Gordon Drive and KLO Road. Urban Options Planning is loo.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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‘Deeply concerning case’: Dog with heavy chain embedded in neck rescued by BC SPCA

Birdie will be made available for adoption from the BC SPCA's Shuswap animal centre this weekend, just 2 weeks after she was rescued.

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‘Deeply concerning case’: Dog with heavy chain embedded in neck rescued by BC SPCA
**Warning: This story contains graphic photos of this dog's injuries that some readers may find disturbing. Discretion...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Kelowna enters the apartment 'rent deflation' era

Median monthly rent for a typical one-bedroom apartment down to $1,860.

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Kelowna enters the apartment 'rent deflation' era
It was bound to happen. After years of rapidly rising apartment rents -- an inflation, if you will -- apartment rents in Kelowna have entered...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Test of BC's emergency alert system scheduled for next week.

The alert will be sent to compatible cell phones, TV and radio.
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Test of BC's emergency alert system scheduled for next week
A test of BC’s emergency alert system is scheduled next week. The alert tone and test message will be sent to compatible cell phones, TV and.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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CFIA completes ‘active operations’ at ostrich farm after carcasses taken to BC landfill.

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CFIA completes ‘active operations’ at ostrich farm after carcasses taken to BC landfill
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its “active operations” at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, BC,...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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UPDATE: Northbound lanes partially reopen on the Coquihalla. #BCHwy5

The lanes were temporarily blocked after a semi-truck crashed earlier this morning.
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UPDATE: Northbound lanes partially reopen on the Coquihalla
(UPDATE: Nov. 14 @ 8:02 am) – Drive BC says the left northbound lane of the Coquihalla is now open to traffic. The northbound l...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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5 things you need to know this morning: Nov. 14, 2025.

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5 things you need to know this morning: Nov. 14, 2025
Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning. 1. BC Attorney General slams X in intimate images case Nikki Sharma say.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Major West Kelowna intersection set to reopen after months-long closure.

It is expected to reopen to the public on Friday, Dec. 5.
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Major West Kelowna intersection set to reopen after months-long closure
A major West Kelowna intersection is set to reopen in early December after a six month closure. Improvements at Butt Road and Old Oka...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Up to 25 cm of snow expected on Highway 3 near the Kootenay Pass. #BCHwy3

Environment Canada is advising drivers to prepare for potentially hazardous driving.
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Up to 25 cm of snow expected on Highway 3 near the Kootenay Pass
A snowfall warning is in place for Highway 3 with up to 25 cm of snow expected. The warning is for the part of the highway that runs from Pauls.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Overturned semi-truck impacting northbound traffic on the Coquihalla. #BCHwy5

DriveBC said it will provide an update around 9 am.
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Overturned semi-truck impacting northbound traffic on the Coquihalla
All northbound traffic on the Coquihalla is slow going on the Coquihalla Friday morning. DriveBC says all northbound lanes about three kilometr.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Kelowna weather: Clouds and rain on tap for Friday.

Much of the same overnight and into the weekend.
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Kelowna weather: Clouds and rain on tap for Friday
A cloudy day to end the work week in Kelowna. There is a 40% chance of showers expected this morning. The temperature will reach 8...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Plenty to do in West Kelowna during the upcoming holiday season.

The city's holiday season festivities official kick off on Nov. 21.
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Plenty to do in West Kelowna during the upcoming holiday season
The City of West Kelowna is gearing up for an activity-packed December, including a new family-friendly movie night. To kick off the...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Kelowna council asked to approve $26M in budget tweaks for airport, fleet and water upgrades.

None of the amendments to the Financial Plan will impact taxation.
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Kelowna council asked to approve $26M in budget tweaks for airport, fleet and water upgrades
Next week, city council will be asked to approve a handful of amendments to the financial plan that deal with the airport, the city’s fleet of v.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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MLA leading push to have Kelowna's short-term rental rules changed before summer 2026

Local business owners, short-term rental hosts and tourism operators gathered Wednesday night to discuss the issue.

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Kelowna MLA leading push to have short-term rental rules changed before summer 2026
Gavin Dew says Kelowna has done everything right. “We have built more homes, met our housing targets and raised our vacancy rate to its h.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Kelowna gets new specialized mental health and substance use crisis response team.

The service will provide support to people experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis and launches in early 2026.
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Kelowna gets new specialized mental health and substance use crisis response team
The City of Kelowna is the latest city to get a specialized service directed to people experiencing mental health or substance use crisis.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Kelowna has the 10th highest ‘living wage’ in BC at $25.95

“This rate supports a basic, decent standard of living, but without many of the comforts or extras that many may take for granted.”

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Kelowna has the 10th highest ‘living wage’ in BC at $25.95
The latest report from Living Wage BC indicates that you need to make more than the minimum wage to live comfortably in the vast majorit...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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BCGEU members support new labour deal with province, ending historic public service strike.

The ratification comes after an eight-week strike that involved more than 25,000 public service workers.
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BCGEU members support new labour deal with province, ending historic public service strike
After almost three weeks, the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) has voted in favour of ratifying its tentative agreement with the provi...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Kelowna council to hear next steps on Okanagan Centre for the Performing Arts.

The council-appointed task force will be back in council chambers in early December.
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Kelowna council to hear next steps on Okanagan Centre for the Performing Arts
After nearly a year of silence, Kelowna City Council will be getting an update on the proposed Okanagan Centre for the Performing Arts. Counci...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM