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Level Up Out of Office AI Leadership: What Comes Next
AI isn’t a future conversation anymore. It’s already transforming how teams work, how decisions are made, and how quickly things can go si.
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Level Up: Out of Office kicks off with real conversations around AI, decision-making, risk, and what comes next. No hype, just clarity. #AILeadership #LevelUpOutOfOffice
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Olympics Day 9: Kingsbury wins Canada’s 1st gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026
While much of the nation slept, the legendary moguls skier topped the podium in what could very well have been the final Olympic event of his storied career.
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While much of the nation slept, the legendary moguls skier topped the podium in what could very well have been the final Olympic event of his storied career.
Recap:
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Olympics Day 9: Kingsbury wins Canada’s 1st gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026
Mikaël Kingsbury has triggered an early edition of the Olympic recap today.
The 33-year-old, who was one of Canada’s two flagbearers.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Olympics Day 9: Kingsbury wins Canada’s 1st gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026
While much of the nation slept, the legendary moguls skier topped the podium in what could very well have been the final Olympic event of his storied career.
Recap:
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While much of the nation slept, the legendary moguls skier topped the podium in what could very well have been the final Olympic event of his storied career.
Recap:
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Big White: More fresh powder on the mountain
Another dump of snow and a beautiful day for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy this long weekend.
Snow report ⤵️
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Another dump of snow and a beautiful day for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy this long weekend.
Snow report ⤵️
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Big White: More fresh powder on the mountain
The long weekend of snow continues at Big White.
Another 4 cm fell on the mountain on Saturday, adding to 7 cm that fell leading into...
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February 15, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Big White: More fresh powder on the mountain
Another dump of snow and a beautiful day for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy this long weekend.
Snow report ⤵️
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Another dump of snow and a beautiful day for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy this long weekend.
Snow report ⤵️
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Highlights: Rockets get 2 goals each from Folstrom, Leslie and Iginla in blowout win
Former Giants captain Ty Halaburda, who was traded to the Rockets in January, skated in his 300th WHL game against his former team on Saturday.
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Former Giants captain Ty Halaburda, who was traded to the Rockets in January, skated in his 300th WHL game against his former team on Saturday.
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Highlights: Rockets get 2 goals each from Folstrom, Leslie and Iginla in blowout win
**Highlights from Saturday night's blowout win can be found at the bottom of the story**
After a disappointing road loss in Wenatchee on.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Highlights: Rockets get 2 goals each from Folstrom, Leslie and Iginla in blowout win
Former Giants captain Ty Halaburda, who was traded to the Rockets in January, skated in his 300th WHL game against his former team on Saturday.
WATCH ⤵️
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Former Giants captain Ty Halaburda, who was traded to the Rockets in January, skated in his 300th WHL game against his former team on Saturday.
WATCH ⤵️
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Kelowna weather: Mainly sunny, high of 5°C
A beautiful Sunday as we cruise through the Family Day long weekend.
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A beautiful Sunday as we cruise through the Family Day long weekend.
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Kelowna weather: Mainly sunny, high of 5°C
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful Sunday in Kelowna.
Environment Canada is calling for a mainly sunny day with a high of 5°...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Kelowna weather: Mainly sunny, high of 5°C
A beautiful Sunday as we cruise through the Family Day long weekend.
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A beautiful Sunday as we cruise through the Family Day long weekend.
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BC Interior man convicted of animal cruelty sent to jail after breaching conditions
Despite extensive veterinary efforts, three of the 15 dogs seized from his property needed to be euthanized.
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Despite extensive veterinary efforts, three of the 15 dogs seized from his property needed to be euthanized.
Details:
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BC Interior man convicted of animal cruelty sent to jail after breaching conditions
Clearwater resident Kurtis Elliot has had his conditional sentence order terminated after failing to comply with the ter...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
BC Interior man convicted of animal cruelty sent to jail after breaching conditions
Despite extensive veterinary efforts, three of the 15 dogs seized from his property needed to be euthanized.
Details:
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Despite extensive veterinary efforts, three of the 15 dogs seized from his property needed to be euthanized.
Details:
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Are you ready to lead with AI responsibly? 🤔 Join us for an evening of honest insights and real strategies. #LevelUpOutOfOffice
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Level Up Out of Office Leading with AI: Risk, Responsibility, and Real-World Decisions
AI is no longer a future conversation. It is already shaping how leaders make decisions, manage risk, and move their organizations forward.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Are you ready to lead with AI responsibly? 🤔 Join us for an evening of honest insights and real strategies. #LevelUpOutOfOffice
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Looking for family fun in Kelowna? From water play to animal encounters, these are the top kids attractions in Kelowna. Check out the best kids attraction in Kelowna, as voted by you! Brought to you by Secure-rite Mobile Storage.
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The 2025 Best Kids Attraction in Kelowna, as voted by you
Spending quality time together as a family is always worth prioritizing, especially around occasions like Family Day in Canada.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Looking for family fun in Kelowna? From water play to animal encounters, these are the top kids attractions in Kelowna. Check out the best kids attraction in Kelowna, as voted by you! Brought to you by Secure-rite Mobile Storage.
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Olympics Day 8: Another bronze for Canada, but a golden opportunity missed
Mikaël Kingsbury has a chance to win Canada's first gold medal on Sunday and even more opportunities await on Monday as well.
Recap:
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Mikaël Kingsbury has a chance to win Canada's first gold medal on Sunday and even more opportunities await on Monday as well.
Recap:
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Olympics Day 8: Another bronze for Canada, but a golden opportunity missed
Canada is still searching for its first gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026 and another prime opportunity to get one slipped away on Saturday.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Olympics Day 8: Another bronze for Canada, but a golden opportunity missed
Mikaël Kingsbury has a chance to win Canada's first gold medal on Sunday and even more opportunities await on Monday as well.
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Mikaël Kingsbury has a chance to win Canada's first gold medal on Sunday and even more opportunities await on Monday as well.
Recap:
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Beer column: A touch of Valentine’s Day red in these farm-to-table IPAs
Find these beers at most BC Liquor Stores in the Interior and make sure you stop by Abandoned Rail Brewing if you're in the South Okanagan.
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Find these beers at most BC Liquor Stores in the Interior and make sure you stop by Abandoned Rail Brewing if you're in the South Okanagan.
Check 'em out 💘 🍻 ⤵️
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Beer column: A touch of Valentine’s Day red in these farm-to-table IPAs
Abandoned Rail Brewing is touted as Penticton’s only farm brewery, so I suppose you can call their beers farm-to-tab...
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February 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Beer column: A touch of Valentine’s Day red in these farm-to-table IPAs
Find these beers at most BC Liquor Stores in the Interior and make sure you stop by Abandoned Rail Brewing if you're in the South Okanagan.
Check 'em out 💘 🍻 ⤵️
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Find these beers at most BC Liquor Stores in the Interior and make sure you stop by Abandoned Rail Brewing if you're in the South Okanagan.
Check 'em out 💘 🍻 ⤵️
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Band of Kelowna high schoolers excited to announce first tour
Quinn Mitzel, Aria Becker and Jonah Goncalves will take Freeze The Fall on an 11-date run across Western Canada.
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Quinn Mitzel, Aria Becker and Jonah Goncalves will take Freeze The Fall on an 11-date run across Western Canada.
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Band of Kelowna high schoolers excited to announce first tour
Local melodic metal trio Freeze the Fall are hitting the road for the very first time, announcing their debut co-headline tour alongside...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Band of Kelowna high schoolers excited to announce first tour
Quinn Mitzel, Aria Becker and Jonah Goncalves will take Freeze The Fall on an 11-date run across Western Canada.
Details:
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Quinn Mitzel, Aria Becker and Jonah Goncalves will take Freeze The Fall on an 11-date run across Western Canada.
Details:
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Highlights: Rockets fall to Wild on the road, return home to host Giants tonight
Kelowna lost despite outshooting Wenatchee 34-17 in the game.
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Kelowna lost despite outshooting Wenatchee 34-17 in the game.
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Highlights: Rockets fall to Wild on the road, return home to host Giants tonight
Special teams proved to be the downfall of the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night.
Kelowna surrendered a trio of powerplay goals en rout...
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February 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Highlights: Rockets fall to Wild on the road, return home to host Giants tonight
Kelowna lost despite outshooting Wenatchee 34-17 in the game.
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Kelowna lost despite outshooting Wenatchee 34-17 in the game.
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Big White: Long weekend begins with big dump of snow overnight
And Mother Nature is expected to deliver even more fresh powder today!
Snow report ⤵️
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And Mother Nature is expected to deliver even more fresh powder today!
Snow report ⤵️
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Big White: Long weekend begins with big dump of snow overnight
The snow fell at Big White overnight.
Mother Nature delivered 7 cm of powder over the last 12 hours, bringing the alpine snow base up...
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February 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Big White: Long weekend begins with big dump of snow overnight
And Mother Nature is expected to deliver even more fresh powder today!
Snow report ⤵️
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And Mother Nature is expected to deliver even more fresh powder today!
Snow report ⤵️
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“Wellness is not a luxury, it’s a foundation for living well.” 🌿 Kyla Feddersen of Affinity Family Wellness shares her vision for a collaborative, compassionate approach to healthcare in the latest #FacesOfKelowna.
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Faces of Kelowna: Wellness
When you walk into Affinity Family Wellness, you immediately feel something different.
Patients often describe a sense of being welcomed, suppo.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“Wellness is not a luxury, it’s a foundation for living well.” 🌿 Kyla Feddersen of Affinity Family Wellness shares her vision for a collaborative, compassionate approach to healthcare in the latest #FacesOfKelowna.
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Wine column: Love, love, love these wines for Valentine's
Sexy sparkling, flirty pink and passionate red. ⬇️
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Sexy sparkling, flirty pink and passionate red. ⬇️
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Wine column: Love, love, love these wines for Valentine's
Bring on the bubbly.
Or, the rose.
Or, the red.
Of course, we're bandying about the idea of what wines pair best with Valentine's Day.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Wine column: Love, love, love these wines for Valentine's
Sexy sparkling, flirty pink and passionate red. ⬇️
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Sexy sparkling, flirty pink and passionate red. ⬇️
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Olympics Day 7: Another Canadian hockey win, curling fireworks, McMorris cleared
No medals for Canada on Friday, but Will Dandjinou has a great chance to deliver the country's first gold on Saturday.
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No medals for Canada on Friday, but Will Dandjinou has a great chance to deliver the country's first gold on Saturday.
Recap:
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Olympics Day 7: Another Canadian hockey win, curling fireworks, McMorris cleared
There were no medals for Canada on day seven of Milano Cortina 2026.
More chances to hit the podium await this weekend, but there wer...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Olympics Day 7: Another Canadian hockey win, curling fireworks, McMorris cleared
No medals for Canada on Friday, but Will Dandjinou has a great chance to deliver the country's first gold on Saturday.
Recap:
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No medals for Canada on Friday, but Will Dandjinou has a great chance to deliver the country's first gold on Saturday.
Recap:
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Orangetheory Fitness is giving away two months of unlimited Orangetheory Fitness for you and a friend ($750 value) for you and a friend!
Start your journey together! Read more on how to join 🔽
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Start your journey together! Read more on how to join 🔽
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Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey for you and your workout buddy with Orangetheory
Are you ready to turn your "someday" into "Day One"?
Orangetheory Fitness is giving away the ultimate fitness jumpstar...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Orangetheory Fitness is giving away two months of unlimited Orangetheory Fitness for you and a friend ($750 value) for you and a friend!
Start your journey together! Read more on how to join 🔽
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Start your journey together! Read more on how to join 🔽
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Coming this May to Central Okanagan: Pink & Grey curbside boxes to recycle plastics and glass! ♻️
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New Recycling Program Coming to Central Okanagan This May
Residents across the Central Okanagan will soon see new recycling options arriving at their doorsteps as part of an expanded curbside program launchin.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Coming this May to Central Okanagan: Pink & Grey curbside boxes to recycle plastics and glass! ♻️
Read more for full details 🔽
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Read more for full details 🔽
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The Great Backyard Bird Count wants your help this Family Day long weekend
Free, self-guided, family-friendly fun. ⬇️ 🐦
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Free, self-guided, family-friendly fun. ⬇️ 🐦
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The Great Backyard Bird Count wants your help this Family Day long weekend
Whether you spy a majestic bald eagle or those ubiquitous little house sparrows, it all matters to the Great Backyard Bird Count.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Great Backyard Bird Count wants your help this Family Day long weekend
Free, self-guided, family-friendly fun. ⬇️ 🐦
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Free, self-guided, family-friendly fun. ⬇️ 🐦
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Olympics Day 6: Canadians win 3 more medals but still looking for elusive gold in Italy
Canada also got wins in men's hockey, women's hockey and women's curling in what was a very productive day at the 2026 Games.
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Canada also got wins in men's hockey, women's hockey and women's curling in what was a very productive day at the 2026 Games.
Recap ⤵️
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Olympics Day 6: Canadians win 3 more medals but still looking for elusive gold in Italy
Thursday was the best day yet for Canadian athletes at Milano Cortina 2026.
Canada’s medal count jumped from four to seven thanks to a tr.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Olympics Day 6: Canadians win 3 more medals but still looking for elusive gold in Italy
Canada also got wins in men's hockey, women's hockey and women's curling in what was a very productive day at the 2026 Games.
Recap ⤵️
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Canada also got wins in men's hockey, women's hockey and women's curling in what was a very productive day at the 2026 Games.
Recap ⤵️
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Looking for the perfect Valentine’s plans or a night out with the girls? ❤️ From soulful music nights to cozy wine festivals, we've rounded up the best local events for Feb 13–19. 🥂
Complete list of events here 🔽
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Complete list of events here 🔽
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Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for February 13 to 19
Pamela's Highlights:
HARDY: The Country Tour
Dates: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where:
South Okan...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s plans or a night out with the girls? ❤️ From soulful music nights to cozy wine festivals, we've rounded up the best local events for Feb 13–19. 🥂
Complete list of events here 🔽
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Complete list of events here 🔽
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Kelowna apartment rents are a-tumblin' down, down, down
Median monthly rent for a typical one-bed $1,690, a two-bed $2,150. ⬇️
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Median monthly rent for a typical one-bed $1,690, a two-bed $2,150. ⬇️
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Kelowna apartment rents are a-tumblin' down, down, down
Let's give this some context.
It was only six months ago, in August 2025, that the median monthly rent for a typical one-bedroom apartment in K.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Kelowna apartment rents are a-tumblin' down, down, down
Median monthly rent for a typical one-bed $1,690, a two-bed $2,150. ⬇️
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Median monthly rent for a typical one-bed $1,690, a two-bed $2,150. ⬇️
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Highlights: Smith pots hat trick in return from injury as Rockets beat Wild
Ryan Oothoudt potted his first WHL goal in the 8-4 Kelowna win, while Vojtech Cihar scored a beauty on a penalty shot.
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Ryan Oothoudt potted his first WHL goal in the 8-4 Kelowna win, while Vojtech Cihar scored a beauty on a penalty shot.
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Highlights: Smith pots hat trick in return from injury as Rockets beat Wild
**Highlights from Wednesday night's victory can be found at the bottom of the story**
The Kelowna Rockets sure missed Shane Smith during his.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Highlights: Smith pots hat trick in return from injury as Rockets beat Wild
Ryan Oothoudt potted his first WHL goal in the 8-4 Kelowna win, while Vojtech Cihar scored a beauty on a penalty shot.
WATCH ⤵️
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Ryan Oothoudt potted his first WHL goal in the 8-4 Kelowna win, while Vojtech Cihar scored a beauty on a penalty shot.
WATCH ⤵️
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Olympics Day 5: Piper and Paul secure Canada’s 4th medal of Milano Cortina 2026
There's plenty of exciting team action on the way Thursday, as Canada's women's curling, women's hockey and men's hockey teams are all competing.
Recap:
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There's plenty of exciting team action on the way Thursday, as Canada's women's curling, women's hockey and men's hockey teams are all competing.
Recap:
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Olympics Day 5: Piper and Paul secure Canada’s 4th medal of Milano Cortina 2026
There’s a good chance you got to know Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier through the Netflix docuseries Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Olympics Day 5: Piper and Paul secure Canada’s 4th medal of Milano Cortina 2026
There's plenty of exciting team action on the way Thursday, as Canada's women's curling, women's hockey and men's hockey teams are all competing.
Recap:
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There's plenty of exciting team action on the way Thursday, as Canada's women's curling, women's hockey and men's hockey teams are all competing.
Recap:
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RONA Kelowna becomes RONA+ and Mara Lumber Rutland becomes Rona Highway 33
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RONA Kelowna becomes RONA+ and Mara Lumber Rutland becomes Rona Highway 33
In a record-fast 12 weeks, the big-box Rona Home & Garden in Kelowna has been renovated into a next-generation, stylish, on-trend Rona+ store....
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February 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
RONA Kelowna becomes RONA+ and Mara Lumber Rutland becomes Rona Highway 33
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RONA Kelowna becomes Rona+ and Mara LumberRutland becomes Rona Highway 33
Big changes in Kelowna for the home improvement retailer. ⬇️
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Big changes in Kelowna for the home improvement retailer. ⬇️
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RONA Kelowna becomes Rona+ and Mara Lumber Rutland becomes Rona Highway 33
In a record-fast 12 weeks, the big-box Rona Home & Garden in Kelowna has been renovated into a next-generation, stylish, on-trend Rona+ store....
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
RONA Kelowna becomes Rona+ and Mara LumberRutland becomes Rona Highway 33
Big changes in Kelowna for the home improvement retailer. ⬇️
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Big changes in Kelowna for the home improvement retailer. ⬇️
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