Tag: Kelowna
City of Kelowna reaping the economic benefits brought on by the Brier Cup
Kelowna, B.C., is quickly gaining recognition for more than just its scenic landscapes and wineries. Following the success of the 2025 Montana’s Brier, the city is proving it has the capacity and appeal to host major national events — and reap the economic rewards that come with them. Earlier this year, the Canadian men’s curling…
Questions raised over outgoing IH CEO’s ability to solve crisis at Kelowna General Hospital – Okanagan
Rylie Nicholls spent a lot of time in the pediatric ward at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) before the five-year-old Lake Country girl died from an aggressive form of cancer in 2023. “We had about 10 different admissions through Kelowna General Hospital,” Nicholls said. The Lake Country mother, who also has an eight-year-old son, is upset…
Restored piece of South Okanagan history to benefit local tourism – Okanagan
A dark tunnel in the South Okanagan is shining light on an important piece of its history. The 111-year old Adra Tunnel, perched above Naramata, was part of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) system. But the tunnel has been closed to the public for about four decades — until now. “It’s a 500-metre-long tunnel,” said…