Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in the Thompson-Okanagan. 

People experiencing homelessness in Kelowna now have access to 60 new year-round shelter beds.

The Province will be holding an information session for small-flock poultry owners in Kelowna about the avian influenza virus, how they can protect flocks and how to prepare for potential effects if birds become sick.

Students at École Dr. Knox Middle school will soon have an expanded place to learn now that funding has been approved for a 12-classroom addition.

A family-owned winery with a strong commitment to organic farming is the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards winery of the year.

People travelling through the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will benefit from an expansion and upgrade of the terminal, which will use mass timber through the Province's Mass Timber Demonstration Program.

British Columbians will soon see more local regions highlighted on wine labels with six new areas in the Okanagan Valley being recognized for their grape growing and wine making.  

Students at UBC Okanagan are marking one year of living in new, first-of-its-kind energy efficient housing.

The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with Kelowna Gospel Mission (KGM) to lease a new site for use as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.