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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.

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31%

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Selective

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What is This is Kelowna about?

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.

Who hosts This is Kelowna?

This is Kelowna is hosted by CBC. The show has published 26 episodes to date.

What has This is Kelowna covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Five quirks of the Kelowna election" (29 October 2026, 9 minutes), "Meet Kelowna's B.C. Election Candidates" (22 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Who will be the next mayor of Kelowna?" (15 October 2026, 17 minutes).

How often does This is Kelowna publish?

This is Kelowna publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 26 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on This is Kelowna?

Booking probability for This is Kelowna is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This is Kelowna requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This is Kelowna's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch This is Kelowna?

The strongest fits for This is Kelowna are Government & Politics. This is Kelowna has a news audience.

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CBC hosts This is Kelowna, a news podcast with 26 episodes published.

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  • This is Kelowna

    Five quirks of the Kelowna election

    Oct 29, 20269 min

    The City of Kelowna has released the full election results from each polling station. Chris Walker looks at the data neighbourhood by neighbourhood to see how the results match up to the votes.

  • This is Kelowna

    Meet Kelowna's B.C. Election Candidates

    Oct 22, 202615 min

    We tour the valley with nine candidates running to be your next MLA

  • This is Kelowna

    Who will be the next mayor of Kelowna?

    Oct 15, 202617 min

    Election '26: Incumbent Tom Dyas defends his record, political veteran Ron Cannan aims for a comeback, and newcomer Andrew Uitvlugt hopes to shake up city hall.

  • This is Kelowna

    The city without an election

    Oct 1, 202613 min

    Election '26: After nobody else files papers, longtime West Kelowna councillor Stephen Johnston will be acclaimed as mayor.

  • This is Kelowna

    City Park's new swimming venue goes retro

    Sep 24, 202613 min

    We talk with Shona Harrison, founder of the Old Kelowna Facebook page, about how Kelowna's latest lakeside addition harkens back to the old Ogopogo Stadium.

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  • This is Kelowna

    Will Kelowna’s new council have more women?

    Sep 17, 202625 min

    Election ‘26: Doris Bregolisse, Nikki Csek and Crystal Dougan are all running for Kelowna city council seats. Right now, only two of nine council seats are held by women.

  • This is Kelowna

    The mystery of the new evacuation centre along Springfield Road

    Sep 10, 202612 min

    Just as summer ends, the provincial government has built a wildfire evacuation shelter in Kelowna that may never be used. An interview with Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene.

  • This is Kelowna

    Putting a shine on the Apple Bowl

    Sep 3, 202614 min

    CBC’s Joseph Otoo on Kelowna's plans to update the Apple Bowl, and why a pro soccer team hangs in the balance.

  • This is Kelowna

    Why there's less bureaucracy and more burning in Kelowna

    Aug 27, 202612 min

    Urban forester Thomas Martin says there's more and more public appetite for prescribed burns inside the City of Kelowna -- without some of the complicated bureaucracy plaguing the provincial government.

  • This is Kelowna

    Why do Kelowna golf courses stay green in a drought?

    Aug 20, 202611 min

    The CBC's Alya Ramadan on the competing interests for scarce Kelowna water.

  • This is Kelowna

    All eyes on the Summerland fire

    Aug 13, 202610 min

    As the Bald Range wildfire smoulders to the south of the city, people from all over Kelowna are feeling the effects. CBC’s Alya Ramadan tells the story.

  • This is Kelowna

    Why Tom Dyas doesn't fight culture wars

    Aug 6, 202618 min

    Election '26: A feature interview with incumbent Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas.

  • This is Kelowna

    Can a smoky Kelowna still attract tourists?

    Jul 30, 202613 min

    The CBC's Dale Boyd on how Kelowna is trying not to get smoked out of the summer events market as annual wildfires persist.

  • This is Kelowna

    Just watch us. The City of Kelowna moves to expropriate a waterfront boardwalk after diplomacy fails

    Jul 23, 202612 min

    The CBC's Sarah Penton and Brady Strachan on how the city can take back the shoreline at the Hotel Eldorado.

  • This is Kelowna

    Boardwalk bungle: Why you can’t walk the waterfront at the Eldorado

    Jul 16, 202613 min

    CBC’s Brady Strachan on the spat between city hall and a local hotel that's keeping the public from Kelowna's best boardwalk.

  • This is Kelowna

    Racquet race: The battle for public court space in Kelowna

    Jul 9, 202611 min

    Recreational court space is at a premium this summer. CBC’s Kimberly Davidson is finding out tennis players are taking on pickleball players in the hunt for a place to rally.

  • This is Kelowna

    Sign o' the times in Kelowna

    Jul 2, 202611 min

    You can't miss it! CBC's Alya Ramadan on Kelowna's new downtown sign.

  • This is Kelowna

    Ron Cannan wants to be the next mayor

    Jun 25, 202616 min

    Career politician and current city councillor, Ron Cannan talks about his faith and makes his pitch for why he’s the best option come October.

  • This is Kelowna

    Has Kelowna become numb to the drug crisis?

    Jun 18, 202619 min

    A former Kelowna resident, Kirk Caouette who now lives abroad, returns to his old neighbourhood and is shocked by what he sees.

  • This is Kelowna

    Is Kelowna ready for a pro sports team?

    Jun 11, 202613 min

    The world is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup, but closer to home, CBC’s Joseph Otoo wants to know if the City of Kelowna has what it takes to host a professional sports team.

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