Gary Barnes

Conceptual rendering for The Revelry at 1383 Ellis Street in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Music hall and urban ballroom The Revelry almost ready to open in downtown Kelowna

Revelry Food+Music Hub was first proposed in August 2020

Conceptual rendering for The Revelry at 1383 Ellis Street in Kelowna. (Contributed)
A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)

Reports of gunshots lead to Kelowna standoff, at least 1 person arrested

Several police vehicles and ambulances are at Appaloosa and Arab roads

A heavy police presence at Appaloosa and Arab roads in Kelowna. (Contributed)
RCMP Proactive Enforcement Team members with the newly formed Strike Force unit seized 90.3 grams of cocaine, 28.7 grams of fentanyl, 124 pills of Dilauded with 56 unknown yellow pills and a large sum of Canadian currency during a traffic stop on June 2, 2023. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)

‘This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated’: Kelowna RCMP make another drug bust

Officer detected strong odor of cannabis after making traffic stop

RCMP Proactive Enforcement Team members with the newly formed Strike Force unit seized 90.3 grams of cocaine, 28.7 grams of fentanyl, 124 pills of Dilauded with 56 unknown yellow pills and a large sum of Canadian currency during a traffic stop on June 2, 2023. (Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
(L-R): Ainsley Tymchyna (United Way), Cheryl Broder (Ukrainian Free Store), Bonnie Penner (Bravery Foundation), Iryna Storozhuk (Kelowna Stands With Ukraine), Kathleen Fieseler (Ukrainian Free Store), Jacqueline Burgess (United Way). (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Donated hygiene kits to help displaced Ukrainians in Central Okanagan

The kits were donated through the United Way with help from TD Bank

(L-R): Ainsley Tymchyna (United Way), Cheryl Broder (Ukrainian Free Store), Bonnie Penner (Bravery Foundation), Iryna Storozhuk (Kelowna Stands With Ukraine), Kathleen Fieseler (Ukrainian Free Store), Jacqueline Burgess (United Way). (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
(Marth Wickett/Black Press Media file photo)

More people expected to be sheltering on Kelowna streets this winter

City has applied for provincial funding to support Kelowna’s extreme cold weather project

(Marth Wickett/Black Press Media file photo)
The pilot will allow drinking in Waterfront, Kinsmen and Boyce Gyro Parks between 12 and 9 p.m. and will run from July 4 to October 6. ( Black Press file photo).

Pick up garbage, don’t bring glass and booze in Kelowna parks possible: Council

The pilot program will include three previously excluded long weekends

The pilot will allow drinking in Waterfront, Kinsmen and Boyce Gyro Parks between 12 and 9 p.m. and will run from July 4 to October 6. ( Black Press file photo).
A hedge fire destroyed a shed and a RV trailer on Friday morning, June 2. (West Kelowna Fire Department)
A hedge fire destroyed a shed and a RV trailer on Friday morning, June 2. (West Kelowna Fire Department)
Kelowna council is considering a pilot program to allow drinking alcohol in some city parks. ( Black Press file photo).

Sipping suds in the sun could soon be a reality in some Kelowna parks

A pilot program is proposed to run from July 4 to October 6

Kelowna council is considering a pilot program to allow drinking alcohol in some city parks. ( Black Press file photo).
Highway 97 has been closed southbound for several hours due to a vehicle incident. (Google Maps)

UPDATE: Highway 97 southbound lanes reopened near Kelowna airport following high-speed crash

An impaired driver crashed around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday night

Highway 97 has been closed southbound for several hours due to a vehicle incident. (Google Maps)
Kelowna’s tent city garnered national attention after twee by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Poilievre’s depiction of Kelowna’s tent city ‘disappointing’, says safety director

‘This issue is one that cities across the province and in fact across the country’

Kelowna’s tent city garnered national attention after twee by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Vandalism to BC Hydro transmission line in West Kelowna has resulted in a planned power outage for May 31 at 5:30 a.m. (Facebook)

Planned power outage to affect more than 26K BC Hydro West Kelowna, Peachland customers

The outage is planned for May 31 at 5:30 a.m. and should last less than an hour

Vandalism to BC Hydro transmission line in West Kelowna has resulted in a planned power outage for May 31 at 5:30 a.m. (Facebook)
(Black Press Media files)

Central Okanagan teacher suspended for 4th time for ‘inappropriate conduct’

Most recently, Justin Enns has been suspended for five days from Jun. 5-9

(Black Press Media files)
Animals can suffer brain damage, kidney or liver failure if in extreme heat. (Black Press file photo)

Hot pets not cool: Warm weather warning for Okanagan pet owners

Animals are best being at home where they feel safe and have access to shade, water and food

Animals can suffer brain damage, kidney or liver failure if in extreme heat. (Black Press file photo)
The 2023 edition is being expanded to include some activities in Kerry and Stuart parks. (Kelowna Made)

Kelowna Made back for a 2nd year

The community celebration, which debuted in 2022, will be held in City Park August 26

The 2023 edition is being expanded to include some activities in Kerry and Stuart parks. (Kelowna Made)
The B.C. government is providing rebates for the purchase of new electric bikes starting June 1, 2023. (Annie Barker/The Herald)

Cruise Central Okanagan streets on a new e-bike with a provincial rebate

Rebates are based on income and are available June 1

The B.C. government is providing rebates for the purchase of new electric bikes starting June 1, 2023. (Annie Barker/The Herald)
Sherri Evans. (GoFundMe)
Sherri Evans. (GoFundMe)
ProducKIDvity has signed a 15-year lease with Mission Group and Nicola Wealth to provide childcare and co-work spaces in the Bernard Block. (ProducKIDvity)

Building blocks for new childcare spaces in downtown Kelowna

The company third downtown location will provide more than 100 childcare spaces

ProducKIDvity has signed a 15-year lease with Mission Group and Nicola Wealth to provide childcare and co-work spaces in the Bernard Block. (ProducKIDvity)
West Kelowna Fire Rescue. (Black Press file photo)

Calls for changes to West Kelowna bylaw to prevent repeat of 2011 Enderby tragedy

The revisions seek to protect the lives of firefighters and residents

West Kelowna Fire Rescue. (Black Press file photo)
The Rotary Club of Kelowna donated a total of $45,000 to The Bridge Youth and Family Services and Silver Lake Forest Education Society towards the purchase of vehicles for the two organizations. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Kelowna Rotary lends helping hand to youth service groups

Rotarians donated a total of $45,000 towards the purchase of two vehicles

The Rotary Club of Kelowna donated a total of $45,000 to The Bridge Youth and Family Services and Silver Lake Forest Education Society towards the purchase of vehicles for the two organizations. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
(Gary Barnes/Capital News)
Protesters a Kelowna city hall are trying to have Jordan Peterson’s May 26 appearance at Propera Place cancelled. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Protest at Kelowna city hall against Jordan Peterson visit

‘We’re trying to get the mayor and council’s attention to do something about it’

(Gary Barnes/Capital News)
Protesters a Kelowna city hall are trying to have Jordan Peterson’s May 26 appearance at Propera Place cancelled. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)