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Celebrate -- don't dread -- the longest night of the year
The winter solstice is 7:03 am Sunday, Dec. 21. 🔻
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Celebrate -- don't dread -- the longest night of the year
Tim Robishaw is a man of contradictions. As an astronomer -- a guy who researches outer space -- he loves the winter solstice with its lo...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Beer column: Let’s get hoppy for the holidays with Fernie Brewing

After the first week off in beer column history, we return with a perfect little IPA mixer for a holiday gathering.

HO(p), HO(p), HO(p)! 🎅 🍻 ⤵️

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Beer column: Let’s get hoppy for the holidays with Fernie Brewing
Did you miss me? You may or may not have noticed, but there was no beer column last Saturday, the first weekend without one since I started this en.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in January 2026 📽️

A new Damon-Affleck film, the return of Bridgerton, a documentary on the Elizabeth Smart case and more!

Full list ⤵️

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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in January 2026
After the Stranger Things buzz to end 2025, the first month of 2026 is relatively quiet for Netflix releases. Despite a lesser volume than you.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Expert tells Penticton council food insecurity across BC is 'staggering'

Data from the Food Banks BC Hunger Report 2025show that more than 1.3 million British Columbians are experiencing food insecurity.

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Expert tells Penticton council food insecurity across BC is 'staggering'
A food security report that shows one in four British Columbians are suffering from some form of food insecurity is “staggering”, says a l.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Kelowna weather: Mix of sun and cloud, chance of wet flurries

The temperature will hover a little over freezing all day, but it's going to feel colder with the wind chill.

Forecast ⤵️

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Kelowna weather: Mix of sun and cloud, chance of wet flurries
We could see some yucky weather today, but it’s not all bad in the forecast for Kelowna today. The morning is especially pleasa...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Big White: No new snow in past 24 hours, but more is on the way this weekend

After a great week of snow, Mother Nature is just taking a little break before delivering more of the white stuff beginning tonight.

Snow report 🔽

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Big White: No new snow in past 24 hours, but more is on the way this weekend
It was a great week of snowfall for Big White, so of course it tapered off on Friday when people were starting to flock up to the hill f...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Highlights: Rockets surrender 5 powerplay goals in 8-3 drubbing to end road trip

It wasn't a pretty effort to finish the first half of the season, but they'll enjoy the holiday break before returning to action in Kelowna on Dec. 27.

Watch ⬇️

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Highlights: Rockets surrender 5 powerplay goals in 8-3 drubbing to end road trip
**Highlights from Friday night's loss can be found at the bottom of the article** The Kelowna Rockets are heading back home after a 3-3 P.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Coquihalla snowfall warning extended through end of weekend #BCHwy5

Environment Canada expects another 10-20 cm today, 10-15 cm overnight and 10-15 cm more on Sunday.

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UPDATE: Coquihalla snowfall warning extended through end of weekend
(UPDATE: Dec. 20 @ 7:30 am) - A snowfall warning remains in place for the Coquihalla and it has been extended through the end of the weekend...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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This is why there's an apartment glut, sinking rents, construction slowdown and high jobless rate in Kelowna
The rental vacancy rate is a record-high 6.3%. 🔻
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This is why there's an apartment glut, sinking rents, construction slowdown and high jobless rate in Kelowna
There's a ricochet ripple effect going on in Kelowna. It all started in 2023 when the rental vacancy rate for apartments was a super-tight 1.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Bus service will look a little different in Kelowna over the holidays.

Service expansions to several major bus routes also start in the new year.
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Bus service will look a little different in Kelowna over the holidays
BC Transit is reminding people who rely on bus service that there are some slight changes to service schedules over the holidays.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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BC’s Minister of Forests remains hopeful for forestry revival despite recent mill closures.

Parmar attributed much of the strain on the forestry industry to US tariffs and duties, which he said are "placing a choke hold” on BC.
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BC’s Minister of Forests remains hopeful for forestry revival despite recent mill closures
Amid ongoing mill closures across the province, British Columbia's Minister of Forests expressed optimism about federal advocacy and the premierr&#.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Wine column: Don't stress about your Christmas turkey dinner wine pairings
Options abound -- sparkling, white, rose, red, port. 🔻
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Wine column: Don't stress about your Christmas turkey dinner wine pairings
It's best not to overthink your Christmas day wine pairings. The turkey dinner festive feast is a riot of different dishes, textures, flavors,.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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All evacuation orders, alerts lifted in Princeton area after flood threat recedes.

There are also no streamflow advisories in place.
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All evacuation orders, alerts lifted in Princeton area after flood threat recedes
Several evacuation orders and alerts have been lifted in the Princeton area following last week’s flooding concerns. Evacuation...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Partial access restored on #BCHwy3, but one major washout to take 'several weeks' to fix.

Heavy rain washed away a 50-metre section of the highway on Tuesday.
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Partial access restored on Hwy 3, but one major washout to take 'several weeks' to fix
It’s been nearly 10 days since Highway 3 closed between Hope and Princeton after heavy rainfall damaged 22 different sites on the...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Rockets wrap up Prairie trip, first half of season in Prince Albert tonight

It will be a long bus ride back to Kelowna and a few days off for the holidays after tonight's game, with the second half set to begin at Prospera Place.

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Game preview: Rockets wrap up Prairie trip, first half of season in Prince Albert tonight
The Kelowna Rockets wrap up their six-game East Division road trip tonight as they visit the Prince Albert Raiders at the Art Hauser Centre. Puck...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Okanagan Spirits fundraising to give terminally ill team member the ‘gift of time’

“She has lifted so many people up over the years. Now, it’s our turn to lift her and her family.”

Full story ⤵️

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Okanagan Spirits fundraising to give terminally ill team member the ‘gift of time’
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is rallying the community to support a longtime team member so she can spend her remaining months with her family an.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens, snowfall warning remains in effect #BCHwy5

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UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens, snowfall warning remains in effect
(UPDATE: Dec. 18 @ 8:30 pm) - The Coquihalla has reopened. The highway is now flowing in both directions between Hope and Merritt following a...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Kelowna's Gospel Mission is hosting its annual Christmas lunch on Saturday.

The KGM's Christmas Match campaign has raised $496,179 for shelter services.
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Kelowna's Gospel Mission is hosting its annual Christmas lunch on Saturday
Christmas is just around the corner and Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is gearing up for their annual community holiday lunch this weeke...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Merritt man charged with second-degree murder of his wife.

Pamela Jarvis, 45, died from “significant injuries" on Tuesday.
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Merritt man charged with second-degree murder of his wife
A Merritt man has been charged with the second-degree murder of his wife. On Thursday, the Merritt RCMP said they had been called to...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Vehicle incident slowing southbound traffic on the Coquihalla.

The incident is at the Zopkios brake check.
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Vehicle incident slowing southbound traffic on the Coquihalla
A vehicle incident on the Coquihalla is slowing traffic Thursday afternoon. DriveBC is reporting a southbound vehicle incident at Zopkios brake.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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On the ground in Kyiv: Canadian fighter, young student, and expat share raw realities of war.

Yulia, a 20-year-old law student in Kyiv, called “it a really difficult situation."
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On the ground in Kyiv: Canadian fighter, young student, and expat share raw realities of war
In a live stream hosted by KelownaNow video host Jim Csek, a group of guests shared firsthand accounts of life in war-torn Kyiv, Ukraine....
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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BC SPCA scrambles to care for 32 cats abandoned in plastic bins.

An animal protection file has been opened and an investigation is underway.
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BC SPCA scrambles to care for 32 cats abandoned in plastic bins
The BC SPCA is scrambling to find care, and hoping to secure donations, after over 30 cats were dropped at the door step of an animal ce...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Warriors acquire former QMJHL player from McGill University

The 20-year-old registered 32 goals and 92 points in 178 career QMJHL games before heading to university this fall.

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Warriors acquire former QMJHL player from McGill University
Alexandre Lallier will be putting his post-secondary education on hold and heading west. The 20-year-old winger has been acquired by...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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27,100 inspections, lake monitoring keep BC free of invasive mussel for another year.

BC’s first mussel-detection dog who retired in February after eight years of service will receive an honourable mention at the 2025 Premier’s Awards.
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27,100 inspections, lake monitoring keep BC free of invasive mussel for another year
The Government of British Columbia has confirmed that 2025 marks another year of mussel-free lakes and rivers across the province.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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🎄🥂 From festive dinners & holiday traditions to NYE galas, countdown parties & fresh-start celebrations — Kelowna is celebrating in a big way!

See what’s happening Dec 19–Jan 8 👇
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Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for December 19 to January 8
Pamela's Highlights: January Ladies Happy Hour Dates: Monday, January 20, 2025 Time: 3-5pm Where: Maestro'...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM