Youth Face Tough Summer Job Market as Rockets Player Hospitalized

Youth Face Tough Summer Job Market as Rockets Player Hospitalized

Kelowna youth are struggling to find summer employment amidst rising unemployment, while local charities provide essential support to families. Volunteers clean up Mill Creek, and the Kelowna Rockets face a 0-2 playoff deficit with a key player in hospital. Also, Asian Heritage Month is celebrated at City Hall, and Lake Country election officials get a raise. #Kelowna #Okanagan #YouthEmployment #CommunitySupport #WHL #KelownaRockets

Rockets Player Hospitalized After Head Injury and City Finalizes $24.6M Borrowing Plan

The Kelowna Rockets are down 2-0 in the playoffs and a key player remains hospitalized after a head injury. Plus, new life sprouts in Rose Valley Park, West Kelowna's Lakesider Brewing wins 'Best in Show,' and the city finalizes a significant borrowing plan for a downtown hotel site. #Kelowna #Okanagan #WHL #Wildfires #bcpoli #craftbeer

Kelowna RCMP Slash Wrong Tires, Mayor Demands Justice Reform, IKEA Opens

A Kelowna university student's car was mistakenly damaged by RCMP, prompting the Mayor to call for justice and bail reform. Plus, IKEA opens its doors in Kelowna, and a UBCO student creates a solution for coffee queues. #Kelowna #Okanagan #bcpoli #RCMP #IKEA #JusticeReform

Kelowna Tourism Surges, Electric Wakeboats Arrive, and Mayor Dyas on City Growth

This episode covers Kelowna's booming Easter long weekend tourism, the introduction of a revolutionary all-electric wakeboat by EV Marine Canada, and Mayor Tom Dyas's insights on the city's rapid growth and challenges. Also featured are the Okanagan College Student Showcase, Bruce McCulloch's comedy tour, the 'Spring into South East Kelowna' tasting event, the 10th anniversary of the 'On The Lawn' fundraiser, and the Kelowna Jr. Kodiaks' upcoming lacrosse season. #Kelowna #Okanagan #Tourism #EV #LocalNews #CommunityEvents

Kelowna Rent Drops Again While Food Bank Faces Unsustainable Challenges

The Central Okanagan sees a notable drop in two-bedroom rental prices, offering some relief to renters, but the local Food Bank faces increasing demand and declining donations. Also, hear about a special cricket tournament, West Kelowna fire and power updates, and a UBCO researcher's new book on dealing with 'poisonous people'. #Kelowna #Okanagan #realestate #bcpoli #foodsecurity