Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

The entrance to the BC Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

April 29 2026 11:00 AM

Armstrong fast food manager convicted of having sex with teen loses appeal

The key issue was whether he was in a position of authority or not.

BC researchers edit genes to treat incurable skin diseases

“With this work, we show that it is possible to correct disease-causing mutations in human skin using a topical treatment that is safe, scalable and easy-to-use.”

A sharp-tailed grouse is on the ground with its wings slightly open.

January 31 2026 04:00 AM

iN VIDEO: Vernon hiker confronted with ornery sharp-tailed grouse

"This female probably had eggs nearby. She saw me setting up my camera and thought well, this can’t be good."

January 30 2026 10:17 PM

Conservatives vote to keep Pierre Poilievre as leader after speech in Calgary

CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre’s position as Conservative leader was cemented Friday after 87.4 per cent of delegates voted in a…

January 30 2026 09:01 PM

CFIA official tells of threats and harassment that dogged ostrich cull operation

As Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, they…

January 30 2026 08:16 PM

Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara dead at 71

Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara, known for over-the-top performances in “Schitt’s Creek” and “SCTV” and a memorable turn as a…

January 30 2026 07:00 PM

Homeless, antisocial Kelowna man released after threats, racial slurs and violence

His behaviour fits the bill of what businesses in Kelowna have been complaining about.

BC teacher reprimanded after shouting at students for using sexist language

"Do you think women are weak? Women can be stronger than men.”

The front of the Kelowna Law Courts building.

April 29 2026 04:00 AM

Kelowna mom lied after giving son candy contaminated with meth

The 6-year-old began hallucinating.

A man wearing glasses poses for a photo.

April 28 2026 06:00 PM

Disabled Kelowna tenant faces homelessness after tenancy branch sides with landlord

“All I've been trying to do is assert my rights as a tenant.”

April 28 2026 02:30 PM

iN NUMBERS: Who do voters want the BC Conservatives to be?

BC Conservatives are picking a new leader who will set the direction for the party.

April 28 2026 01:30 PM

Bailey’s Law, named for Kelowna domestic violence victim, step closer to passing

“This bill will better protect victims, hold repeat offenders accountable, and strengthen our justice system’s response to intimate partner violence."

April 28 2026 11:31 AM

Salmon Arm man charged in several Kelowna business break-ins

The thief was released from custody only to break-in to several other businesses a few days later.

April 27, 2026 4:00:00 AM

Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine

The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.

April 27, 2026 6:00:00 PM

Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed

The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.

April 29, 2026 11:43:39 AM

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region's three major airports. The trackers will be...

April 27, 2026 8:51:42 AM

Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust

KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...