Gary Barnes

(Nicholas Lorne Epp/Facebook)

Homicide charges laid in death outside of Kelowna nightclub 1 year later

There was an altercation between two men outside the Liquid Zoo nightclub on August 12, 2022

(Nicholas Lorne Epp/Facebook)
Kelowna General Hospital. (Michael Rodriguez/Capital News)

New radiology suite opens at Kelowna General Hospital

The suite cost $9.6 million and was purchased in part with a contribution from the KGH Foundation

Kelowna General Hospital. (Michael Rodriguez/Capital News)
Mamas for Mamas is calling upon individuals and groups from the development, real estate, and construction sectors to support the campaign and be a part of creating lasting change for families in need. (Black Press file photo)

Okanagan non-profit takes stand against invisible homelessness

Mamas For Mamas has launched its ‘Fill The Gap Campaign’

Mamas for Mamas is calling upon individuals and groups from the development, real estate, and construction sectors to support the campaign and be a part of creating lasting change for families in need. (Black Press file photo)
Kelowna International Airport. (Black Press file photo)

These are the drones we are looking for: 2 recent incidents near Kelowna airport

‘Flying a drone in the vicinity of an airport poses a significant safety risk’

Kelowna International Airport. (Black Press file photo)
Workers set up a Rohe Homes Lotus Mini unit on site. (Rohe Homes video)

Foldable homes could provide relief from Central Okanagan housing crisis

‘At the end of the day our job is to make construction easier for the customer’

Workers set up a Rohe Homes Lotus Mini unit on site. (Rohe Homes video)
The 2023 edition is being expanded to include some activities in Kerry and Stuart parks. (Kelowna Made)

Fun-filled Kelowna Made festival set for summer fun

It returns to the downtown on Aug. 26 with more than 60 free activities

The 2023 edition is being expanded to include some activities in Kerry and Stuart parks. (Kelowna Made)
The Blue Stones rock Denim on the Diamond in 2022.(Photo - Kenny Tai/@kennytaiphotography - Instagram)

Kelowna’s Denim on the Diamond pitching for new venue

Music festival’s last year at Kings Stadium

The Blue Stones rock Denim on the Diamond in 2022.(Photo - Kenny Tai/@kennytaiphotography - Instagram)
Welcome to Peachland sign. (Photo/District of Peachland)

Peachland seeks up to $9M in federal funds to increase housing choice

Funding could also be used to support affordable housing

Welcome to Peachland sign. (Photo/District of Peachland)
Melissa Grassmick presents Julia’s Junction, and inclusive playground for children of all abilities, during a grand opening ceremony at Westbank Centre Park in West Kelowna on July 31, 2023. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart’: Julia’s Junction opens in West Kelowna

The playground is an accessible and inclusive space for children of all abilities

Melissa Grassmick presents Julia’s Junction, and inclusive playground for children of all abilities, during a grand opening ceremony at Westbank Centre Park in West Kelowna on July 31, 2023. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
(Rock the Lake/Submitted)

Kelowna’s Rock The Lake strums up support to fight B.C. wildfire crisis

All proceeds from Aug. 1-2 ticket sales will be donated to three organizations

(Rock the Lake/Submitted)
(KF Aerospace/Facebook)

Kelowna’s KF Aerospace makes the cut with Canadian military

KF to partner with Montreal-based CAE Flight Training

(KF Aerospace/Facebook)
Kelowna RCMP Superintendent Kara Triance speaks to the media during a news conference July 28, 2023.) (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

RCMP dig deeper into Kelowna crime statistics

‘We are tracking police-reported crime daily and using data to deploy resources and target locations’

Kelowna RCMP Superintendent Kara Triance speaks to the media during a news conference July 28, 2023.) (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
Georgia Powell (r) with two of her sons, Jerome Blake (l) and Jason Blake. (Photo contributed)

Olympic runner Jerome Blake just 1 of 3 success stories for B.C. family

Blake competing in the 2023 Bell Canadian Track and Field Championships

Georgia Powell (r) with two of her sons, Jerome Blake (l) and Jason Blake. (Photo contributed)
Starbright Child Development Centre. (Photo/Starbright)

Gold star for Kelowna’s Starbright Children’s Development Centre

‘This is an impressive milestone for our child development centre’

Starbright Child Development Centre. (Photo/Starbright)
Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

More time given to Kelowna public to ponder borrowing $241M for recreation

“That’s not right we need to extend it’

Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Kelowna International Airport sign. (Black Press file photo)

Couple disheartened after helping newcomers to Kelowna

‘We’ve had an unfortunate experience’

Kelowna International Airport sign. (Black Press file photo)
According to a housing needs assessment, approximately 250 new housing units need to be built every year until 2031 in Lake Country to meet population growth and demand. (CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

Housing crisis in Lake Country at ‘tipping point’: Homebuilders’ Association

The association has reacted to a housing needs assessment presented to district council

According to a housing needs assessment, approximately 250 new housing units need to be built every year until 2031 in Lake Country to meet population growth and demand. (CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)
Kelowna Springs Golf Course. (Kelowna Springs GC/Facebook)

At least 1 more round for Kelowna Springs Golf Course

The golf course was sold to a developer in February 2023

Kelowna Springs Golf Course. (Kelowna Springs GC/Facebook)
A BC Coroners Service report shows that Okanagan Lake is the deadliest for accidental drowning deaths in the province. (Black Press file photo)

Okanagan Lake most dangerous in B.C. for drownings: Coroner’s report

There were 30 accidental drowning deaths in Okanagan Lake from 2012 to 2022

A BC Coroners Service report shows that Okanagan Lake is the deadliest for accidental drowning deaths in the province. (Black Press file photo)
Bruce Orydzuk talking to security guard in July 2021. (Video: InfoTel)

Kelowna anti-COVID mandate protester claims he was unfairly portrayed as racist

Bruce Orydzuk, who is defending himself, is charged with causing a disturbance

Bruce Orydzuk talking to security guard in July 2021. (Video: InfoTel)