City of Kelowna

Dr. Tara Stratton treats a child in Ukraine. (Global Care Force/Submitted)

Kelowna doctor shares stories from volunteering in Ukraine

Dr. Tara Stratton worked in towns that have been recently liberated from Russian occupation

Dr. Tara Stratton treats a child in Ukraine. (Global Care Force/Submitted)
A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)

Kelowna court hears that man found dead was beaten, genitals removed

Darren Middleton was found by his widow Brenda Adams on June 17, 2021

A Sycamore Road home in Kelowna cordoned off as police conduct an investigation after a man was found dead at the residence on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Aaron Hemens/Capital News)
Empty jury box in courtroom (file)

Kelowna woman guilty of fraud, theft from business that helps disabled people

Carey Earl allegedly embezzled more than $1 million from Access Human Resources

Empty jury box in courtroom (file)
(Mark Koochin/Porter Ramsay LLP)

Kelowna lawyer under investigation for allegedly coaching client under oath

The Law Society of B.C. is investigating Mark Koochin from Porter Ramsay for allegations of coaching, counselling

(Mark Koochin/Porter Ramsay LLP)
Kelowna Courthouse. (Phil McLachlan-Capital News/FILE)

Kelowna social worker sued for alleged affair, violation of privacy

An MCFD worker allegedly began an affair and shared confidential information with an abusive father

Kelowna Courthouse. (Phil McLachlan-Capital News/FILE)
Kevin Lee Barrett will appear back in court in Kelowna on May 28

Kelowna woman on trial for fraud, theft of $1.8 million

Carey Earl is accused of stealing from Access Human Resources while working as their bookkeeper

Kevin Lee Barrett will appear back in court in Kelowna on May 28
Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Trial underway in case of man found murdered and mutilated in Kelowna

A Kelowna woman was the first to call 911 after finding her husband’s body

Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Members of Kelowna’s Indigneous community carried signs saying “Maximum sentence for Robert Riley Saunders,” and “Justice for Indigenous youth,” outside of the courthouse during Saunders’ sentencing. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Deeply outraged’: Social worker who defrauded B.C. Indigenous youth gets day parole

First Nations Leadership Council ‘appalled’ by Robert Riley Saunders decision 14 months into sentence

Members of Kelowna’s Indigneous community carried signs saying “Maximum sentence for Robert Riley Saunders,” and “Justice for Indigenous youth,” outside of the courthouse during Saunders’ sentencing. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
An example of the tiny homes that the City of Kelowna and BC Housing will be building at three locations in the city to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness. (Gary Barnes/Captial News)

PHOTOS: Protesters show up at Kelowna homeless housing announcement

‘The need for shelter and housing solutions in our community has never been greater’

An example of the tiny homes that the City of Kelowna and BC Housing will be building at three locations in the city to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness. (Gary Barnes/Captial News)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Vigil in downtown Kelowna to remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

In Canada, Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience high rates of violence

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
A photograph of late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of Nijjar. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Kelowna Sikh leader says majority of Indians in Canada are not separatists

Sikh leaders met after the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an advocate for Khalistan separatism

A photograph of late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of Nijjar. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Kelowna’s Tent City encampment is preparing for the winter months ahead. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna’s Tent City cleaned up as residents prepare for the winter

New fire-safe regulations implemented, without warming alternatives offered

Kelowna’s Tent City encampment is preparing for the winter months ahead. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)

Kelowna residents shocked by apparent Nazi salute at anti-SOGI march

Counter-protesters were subject to hate speech, violence and aggression at the rally

Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)
(BC SPCA/Submitted)

30 Dachshunds seized from Okanagan breeder

The dogs were living in small, urine and feces soiled crates

(BC SPCA/Submitted)
Glen Lake wildfire burning near Peachland on Sept. 17. (Submitted)

UPDATE: Properties in Summerland, RDOS on evacuation alert for fire west of Peachland

The blaze, which is now part of the Grouse Complex, is likely to burn vigorously throughout the day

Glen Lake wildfire burning near Peachland on Sept. 17. (Submitted)
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Wayne Dorman, the owner of Dogzies Pet Services, organized a large donation for firefighters working in West Kelowna from around the world. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

A large truck of small comforts for international firefighters in West Kelowna

Donations from the South African owner of Dogzies brightened the spirits of fire crews far from home

Wayne Dorman, the owner of Dogzies Pet Services, organized a large donation for firefighters working in West Kelowna from around the world. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)

‘Immense honour’: Trudeau recognizes Kelowna charity’s wildfire relief efforts

Justin Trudeau visited Mamas for Mamas on Kelowna wildfire trip to thank those on front lines

(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)
Photos of Mona Wang after a January 2020 wellness check and a still from surveillance footage of Const. Lacy Browning pushing her head into the ground with a boot. (Contributed)

No jail for Kelowna Mountie after pleading guilty to assault

A judge sentenced Const. Lacy Browning to a conditional discharge

Photos of Mona Wang after a January 2020 wellness check and a still from surveillance footage of Const. Lacy Browning pushing her head into the ground with a boot. (Contributed)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

PHOTOS: McDougall Creek wildfire damage in West Kelowna

There is now an online search tool which allows residents to see if their homes have been damaged

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)