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Beloved kids’ YouTube sensation Super Simple Songs bringing live show to Kelowna If you have a toddler at home, chances are you’ve heard the catchy tunes of Super Simple Songs more than once. From “Baby Shark” sin.

Baby Shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo… who still has this stuck in their head? Well, now you can enjoy it live!

Super Simple Songs, the popular kids' YouTube channel, is bringing its live show to Kelowna on March 19th.

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Months-long shut down of Burtch Road for extension project begins Wednesday Arguably the biggest road project of the year in Kelowna is about to get underway. On Wednesday, crews will shut down Burtch Road bet...

Months-long shut down of Burtch Road for extension project begins Wednesday

The controversial project will see a new section of road constructed through the Munson Pond Park area.

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Drought a concern as Okanagan snowpack hits historically low levels British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has published its March snow survey and the numbers here in the Okanagan are less than id...

Drought a concern as Okanagan snowpack hits historically low levels

All-time record lows were measured at 4 Okanagan snow stations on March 1, making it the "most susceptible region to upcoming drought."

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Woman driven wooded area against her will, sexually assaulted by 4 men: police Police are appealing to the public for information in a concerning sexual assault investigation in the Abbotsford area. On Feb. 27, a...

Woman driven wooded area against her will, sexually assaulted by 4 men: police

According to police, she was “picked up” four South Asian men in a large SUV and was not allowed to leave the vehicle.

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BC woman robbed trying to sell designer handback over Facebook Marketplace Mounties in Langley are investigating a robbery that took place during an arranged in-person meeting for an online marketplace sale. The RCMP s...

BC woman robbed trying to sell designer handback over Facebook Marketplace

Police say the incident highlights the risks that come with meeting strangers to complete online marketplace transactions.

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New crisis response team launched by CMHA Kelowna Kelowna residents experiencing a mental health crisis now have access to a new mobile crisis response program. CRCL (pronounced ‘circle&r.

New crisis response team launched by CMHA Kelowna

It's in-person, community-led crisis response for people aged 13 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, including substance use related crises.

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Awesome flights up for grabs at Kelowna airport's Spring Travel Show this Saturday Flight prizes galore will be handed out Saturday at Kelowna airport's Spring Travel Show. Every airline that flies in and out of YLW is putting.

Awesome flights up for grabs at Kelowna airport's Spring Travel Show this Saturday
From 10 am to 2 p, at the KF Centre for Excellence near the main terminal of the airport. ⬇️
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Around 100 seniors displaced, but no fatalities in fire at BC retirement home Police say there were no serious injuries or fatalities after a large fire consumed a retirement home in Mission, BC, on Monday evening....

Around 100 seniors displaced, but no fatalities in fire at BC retirement home

Residents were first evacuated into the street and a nearby church before space was arranged at a rec centre around 1 km away.

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Crews shutting down Hwy 1 east of Revelstoke for avalanche control this afternoon If you’re meant to travel between Revelstoke and Golden today, you’ll want to plan your trip around a two-hour afternoon clo...

Crews shutting down #BCHwy1 east of Revelstoke for avalanche control this afternoon

The major route will be closed in both directions while the work takes place.

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I AM WOMAN: Finding her voice: Kristina Loewen on calling, service and protecting community Kristina Loewen was elected as the MLA for Kelowna Centre in 2024; a path she never would have imagined just a few years earlier. She describes h...

“Empowered women empower women.” Kelowna Centre MLA Kristina Loewen shares how service, faith, and community shaped her journey into politics in the latest I AM WOMAN feature.

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Rutland Road South closure at Springfield Road begins Tuesday, will last until June The section of road being closed is only 60 metres in length, but it will have a large effect on Kelowna traffic for several weeks. R...

Rutland Road South closure at Springfield Road begins Tuesday, will last until June

It's to accommodate the construction of a new roundabout at the busy Kelowna intersection.

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13 points in 4 games earns Iginla WHL honours for 2nd time in 5 weeks If the Kelowna Rockets want to make noise in the WHL playoffs this year, and potentially win a Memorial Cup on home ice, they need big things out of T.

13 points in 4 games earns Iginla WHL honours for 2nd time in 5 weeks

Iginla is 5th in WHL scoring with 8-10 points less than the 4 players ahead of him in 19-22 less games played.

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Stranger allegedly points gun at 2 people filling tank at BC Interior gas station Mounties in the Kootenays are investigating a concerning report about a gun being pointed at innocent motorists who were filling up thei...

Stranger allegedly points gun at 2 people filling tank at BC Interior gas station

Police are investigating that incident, as well as a targeted shooting in the same community that happened 48 hours later.

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Spring street sweeping has started in West Kelowna The City of West Kelowna’s annual street sweeping program is now underway, helping clear winter remnants such as sand, salt and debris from road.

Spring street sweeping has started in West Kelowna

Wondering when your neighbourhood will be swept? The City of West Kelowna has provided an anticipated schedule for the coming weeks.

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Bizarre Kelowna road incident unfolds after man climbs onto roof of SUV on Hwy 97 A man was arrested after climbing onto the roof of a vehicle as it sat in traffic at a busy Kelowna intersection on Saturday.

Bizarre Kelowna road incident unfolds after man climbs onto roof of SUV on #BCHwy97

Police have confirmed to KelownaNow that the man was arrested for causing a disturbance and "transported to hospital for assessment."

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Kelowna MLA hosting crime and public safety town hall in Rutland next week Rutland residents and business owners are being invited to gather and voice their concerns. Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew is hosting...

Kelowna MLA hosting crime and public safety town hall in Rutland next week

“Rutland is a strong, resilient and proud community, but people are frustrated and action is overdue."

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Months-long shut down of Burtch Road for extension project begins Wednesday Arguably the biggest road project of the year in Kelowna will get underway this week. On Wednesday, crews will shut down Burtch Road...

Months-long shut down of Burtch Road for extension project begins Wednesday #Kelowna

The controversial project will see a new section of road constructed through the Munson Pond Park area.

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Kelowna set to host 2026 U18 Tier 2 Provincial Championship this March Kelowna is gearing up to welcome some of the province’s top young hockey talent as the city prepares to host the 2026 U18 Tier 2 Provincial Cham.

Kelowna is gearing up for an exciting week of hockey! 🏒
The city will host the 2026 U18 Tier 2 Provincial Championship from March 15–18, bringing eight teams from across BC to compete for the provincial title at MNP Place.
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Highlights: Rockets drop another game to Giants beyond regulation **Highlights from Sunday's matchup can be found at the bottom of the story** The Kelowna Rockets continue to struggle beyond 60 minutes.

Highlights: Rockets drop another game to Giants beyond regulation

Next up for Kelowna is a midweek home date with the Victoria Royals, a team they beat 9-2 at Prospera Place on Saturday.

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I AM WOMAN: Welcome home: Taylor Morrice on courage, community and creating space to become For Taylor Morrice, yoga was never meant to be a performance. Her first experience at 15, a gym class squeezed between rows of cardio machines,.

Yoga isn’t about handstands or perfection. For Taylor Morrice, it’s about awareness, courage, and showing up exactly as you are. The founder of Our Yoga Space shares her story in our latest I AM WOMAN feature.

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Faces of Kelowna: Real Estate The past year has been a landmark one for the group. Their record-setting $17.5-million lakeshore estate sale in Carrs Landing marked the largest resi.

With over $300M in active listings and one of the largest Sotheby’s International Realty Canada teams in BC, the Hall Cassie Marshall Group continues to lead Kelowna’s luxury real estate market.

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From job site to keynote: Kelowna electrician returning to Okanagan College to inspire women in the trades When Kira Watton first stepped onto a job site, she noticed something right away: she was often the only woman there. Fast forward a few years,...

From apprentice to keynote speaker. Kira Watton, a Red Seal electrician and Okanagan College alumna, will share her journey at the upcoming Women in Trades Leadership Series.

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Make a plan if you're travelling through Kelowna airport during the ultra-busy spring break The whole fam going to Mexico. Visiting grandma in Vancouver. LA for a Disneyland hit. Or, connecting farther afield through Calgary, Toronto.

Make a plan if you're travelling through Kelowna airport during the ultra-busy spring break
Check-in online, arrive early, don't panic. 🔻
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The BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to Kelowna this month Gear up for the outdoor event of the season as the BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to MNP Place from March 27-29, 2026.

The BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to Kelowna this month

The 3-day event promises to bring together the best in hunting, fishing and outdoor lifestyle.

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UBCO’s Art on the Line gala returns with art, food and fundraiser UBC Okanagan’s Art on the Line is back and bigger than ever. Now running for 24 years, the popular event, organized by students and faculty f.

UBCO’s Art on the Line gala returns with art, food and fundraiser

The fundraiser supporting fine arts and media studies students has been going on for nearly a quarter century.

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Man dies in hospital 3 days after being shot in the Okanagan Police have confirmed that the victim of a shooting in the North Okanagan has died after three days in hospital. Mounties were called...

Man dies in hospital 3 days after being shot in the Okanagan

Investigators are now trying to track the 60-year-old victim's movements in the lead-up to the fatal shooting on Tuesday.

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Okanagan school caps off Cinderella run with boys basketball provincial title What a week it was for the Similkameen Sparks. The Keremeos high school entered the 2026 BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championsh.

Okanagan school caps off Cinderella run with boys basketball provincial title

The No. 10 seed Similkameen Sparks knocked off the top 3 teams in the 1A tournament to lift the trophy on Saturday.

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5th person charged in connection to 2022 murder of Penticton couple More charges have been laid in connection to a double homicide in Penticton. Police say Yves “Oliver” Grenier has been ch...

5th person charged in connection to 2022 murder of Penticton couple

“This was an extensive and complex investigation. We have now charged and made our final anticipated arrest for this investigation.”

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Big White: Windy day ahead with possible flurries After healthy dumps of snow on Thursday and Friday, there was no new snow to be found at Big White on Saturday. However, thanks to 26...

Big White: Windy day ahead with possible flurries

Four chairlifts are currently on standby this morning.

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Highlights: Iginla records 5 points to lead Rockets to 9-2 win over Royals **Highlights from Saturday night's blowout win can be found at the bottom of the story** Fans had plenty to cheer for at Prospera Place o.

Highlights: Iginla records 5 points to lead Rockets to 9-2 win over Royals

Rowan Guest and Hayden Paupanekis had Gordie Howe hat tricks for Kelowna, while Mazden Leslie notched his 250th career WHL point.

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