This is Kelowna

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This is Kelowna gets to the heart of the news that matters to this city. From the bridge, to city hall, to the rail trail -- because we're more than beaches and wine. Hosted by Chris Walker. New episodes each Thursday.

6D AGO

Power play? Hockey and politics in Kelowna

Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas on the Memorial Cup, old boys clubs, and the upcoming municipal election.

15 min
MAY 14

Can corporate chains save Bernard Avenue?

As Bernard Avenue opens to pedestrians for the summer and the strip loses another iconic business, Chris Wills with Venture Commercial says it’s time to rethink what’s bringing people downtown.

15 min
MAY 7

A popular Kelowna winery goes under right before tourist season

The Vibrant Vine Winery is in receivership after defaulting on a $7 million mortgage, throwing wedding plans into disarray. We talk to a jilted couple and a wedding planner, plus we'll meet the new CEO of Tourism Kelowna.

11 min
APR 30

Introducing: This is Kelowna

Kelowna is not like other places -- we're the land of hustle bros, wildfires and good looking realtors. But for what's really going on behind those glitzy filters, there's This is Kelowna. We're a news podcast by reporters who live here, about what really matters in this city.

2 min

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Introducing: This is Kelowna

Kelowna is not like other places -- we're the land of hustle bros, wildfires and good looking realtors. But for what's really going on behind those glitzy filters, there's This is Kelowna. We're a news podcast by reporters who live here, about what really matters in this city.

Apr 30

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Tom Dyas’ Raise

6d ago

Singer Barbie

Someone give Chris Walker a raise for doing the math on Tom Dyas’ pay increase. Thanks for asking the tough questions in a pleasant manner, Chris.

This is Kelowna gets to the heart of the news that matters to this city. From the bridge, to city hall, to the rail trail -- because we're more than beaches and wine. Hosted by Chris Walker. New episodes each Thursday.