Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

April 29 2026 06:00 PM

iN PHOTOS: Northern rubber boas warm up on trails in Thompson-Okanagan

“They are an amazing snake and definitely very relaxed in contrast to other snakes I’ve encountered."

You can screen yourself for cervical cancer. BC’s approach is working

The illness is almost entirely preventable through vaccinating and early detection.

January 26 2026 07:46 AM

Heavy snowstorm and frigid temperatures prompt flight cancellations and delays

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed Sunday as Toronto was hit with a blizzard and temperatures so bone-chilling that…

The front of Kamloops city hall features the city coat of arms.

January 26 2026 04:00 AM

Kamloops has $1B in maintenance bills due — without $500M in new builds

"The thing that was clear to us: nobody has it dialed in."

January 25 2026 09:01 PM

Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake…

January 25 2026 06:00 PM

Nearly nine-times the seats needed in Apple Bowl for Kelowna’s CFL games

More than 17,000 football fans are expected at Kelowna Apple Bowl for a pair of BC Lion games.

January 25 2026 02:00 PM

Okanagan prison guard’s claim of discrimination shot down by BC Supreme Court

All he had to do was pass a few tests, but he failed at each one. Now he has failed again in court.

‘Revolving door’: More jail time for North Okanagan chronic offender with 55 convictions

He's spent the last 25 years in and out of jail.

April 29 2026 04:00 PM

Kelowna mayor to lead Municipal Finance Authority

The job comes with a pay bump of more than $25,000.

Close-up photo of emergency lights on a police car.

April 29 2026 02:45 PM

Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle

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The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.

The image shows a close up of a brown bat being held in a gloved hand.

April 29 2026 01:30 PM

iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season

“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”

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.

A student looks at their phone while a teacher writes on a black board.

April 29 2026 10:15 AM

BC teacher reprimanded after shouting at students for using sexist language

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

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 29, 2026 3:47:22 PM

Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people’s housing crisis

MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.In Manawan, about 250 kilometres...

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...