Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

May 02 2026 10:00 AM

Kamloops paying $3M to Kelowna for firefighting dispatch

The five-year, $3 million deal was signed earlier this year.

B.C. anti-extortion chief apologizes for disputing ‘crisis’ after Eby issues warning

The head of British Columbia’s anti-extortion task force has apologized for having “impacted public confidence” after being told by Premier…

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January 21 2026 05:00 PM

Who commissioned a poll that puts former Conservative MPs ahead in Kelowna mayoral race?

It's an odd poll considering polling in a smaller city is rarely done, and even more rare that it was shared publicly.

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January 21 2026 04:00 PM

Reprimand for BC teacher who made racist comment and ignored student’s asthma

He told the international students that if they didn't like following the rules in Canada to go back to their own country.

January 21 2026 02:02 PM

Trump says Carney is not ‘grateful’ in Davos speech

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Mark Carney is not “grateful” after the prime minister warned an…

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January 21 2026 11:02 AM

MLA Boultbee says time has come to dismantle Penticton homeless encampment

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The Penticton MLA said she’s worried someone is going to get seriously hurt, or worse.

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January 21 2026 10:18 AM

Canadian version of ‘Jersey Shore’ set in Kelowna premiers this week

"The series brings together ten bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships and full-throttle fun."

Kamloops’ new tourism development manager has big plans for the city, including a gondola

"If the story we tell is that we love our city and all the great opportunity here, people will hear and want to come here.”

A student's works at a desk with papers and a calculator.

May 01 2026 06:00 PM

Suspension for BC teacher who sent dozens of inappropriate emails to student

"You are a wonderful young woman even if you drive your teacher crazy,” an email read.

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May 01 2026 04:04 PM

‘Ridiculous’: Penticton city councillor takes stand, denies sexually abusing young boy

"You befriended this boy because you knew he was disadvantaged… you slowly gained his confidence and trust."

May 01 2026 03:15 PM

Vernon sex offender’s conviction quashed over ‘community centre’ definition

The crux of the issue is whether a hocky rink parking lot is a community centre?

May 01 2026 01:00 PM

BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000

The store owners also made hurtful comments.

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May 01 2026 10:00 AM

Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals

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The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.

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.

May 1, 2026 9:00:00 PM

‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later

FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can't stand the smell of campfire.It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched...

May 1, 2026 5:58:09 PM

California woman charged with manslaughter in death of man killed by her son an on e-motorcycle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 81-year-old man who was struck by her teen son on an e-motorcycle died from his injuries, prosecutors said Friday. On April 16, Tommi Jo Mejer's 14-year-old...

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...

Opinion

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April 28 2026 12:00 PM

iN DISCUSSION: The power of The Complaint

"I'd like to make a complaint about our complaint departments."

April 27 2026 12:00 PM

THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump

"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."