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July 17 2025 02:45 PM
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August 08 2025 07:00 PM
Kelowna year ahead of province’s push for more homes to be built
Cities that don’t meet the housing target could face consequences from the province.
Kamloops taxpayers to mull $188M in more debt for capital projects
It comes a year after taxpayers gave their blessing to borrow $275 million for an arts centre and an arena.
Okanagan Falls incorporation has gone ‘off the rails’: town hall
Just over four months after a March 22 referendum — where 588 residents voted in favour and 512 against — public sentiment appears to have shifted.
Kelowna worker dodged piece of crane that fell 29-storeys by seconds
Three workers stood just 10 feet from where the heavy crane blocks fell 29 storeys to the ground.
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
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We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
iN PHOTOS: Teddy bear picnics in Okanagan, Kamloops
Most of our province is considered bear country.
August 07 2025 06:00 PM
Stranger rescues severely allergic woman after wasp attack in Kamloops
“I panicked and thoughts flashed through my mind like how far I am from the hospital, how long will it take for an ambulance to get here and if I’m going to die."
August 07 2025 04:30 PM
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
August 07 2025 01:49 PM
$5,000 worth of putters stolen from Vernon golf shop
Investigators have CCTV footage of the two suspects.
August 07 2025 12:00 PM
‘Crime of opportunity’: Spike in bicycle thefts in Kelowna this summer
“Thieves are often looking for quick access and minimal resistance."
August 07 2025 06:00 AM
What a 40 percent chance of rain really means in Kamloops, Okanagan
It doesn't mean what you might think it means.
August 07 2025 04:00 AM
Full Sturgeon moon this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Other First Nation's names for the full moon in August include Flying Up Moon, Harvest Moon and Black Cherries Moon.
August 08 2025 04:36 PM
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Enough’ of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you’ll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or…
August 08 2025 02:15 PM
JONESIE: When ‘journalists’ help themselves, they don’t help anyone
I'm probably wrong about Kelowna Now... "Their approach seems to work well enough for The Rebel."
August 04 2025 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: Hey Trump, the good ol’ days in America weren’t so good
"Trump’s Make America Great Again mantra might sound good on the surface…but it relies on fear and hate more than any positive or optimistic appeal to a diminishing audience of voters. The clear message: white folks have lost their grip on America…and only I - Donald Trump - can return the good ol’ days when you ruled."
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
iN NUMBERS: Buying a car in BC is getting more expensive
We've got some numbers that may grind your gears.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
B.C. mountain biker is stalked by cougar near Garibaldi Provincial Park
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it’s investigating a cougar attack on a…
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than…
August 08 2025 04:34 PM
Stearns backs Mets’ hitting coaches and expresses confidence lineup will break out of its slump
MILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated…
August 08 2025 04:21 PM
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than…
August 08 2025 03:55 PM
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday…
August 08 2025 07:07 PM
Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit’s Morice Norris
ATLANTA (AP) — Detroit safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and…
August 08 2025 07:06 PM
For some Zimbabwe children with heart disease, a rare lifeline restores hope
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Tubes snaked across 3-year-old Gracious Chikova’s bandaged chest in the intensive…
August 08 2025 06:40 PM
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth
NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — Nagasaki is marking the U.S. atomic attack on the southern Japanese…
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday…
Raiders’ Smith and Crosby make obscene gestures toward Seahawks fans
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby…
All-Star pitcher Alex Wood retires after 12 MLB seasons and World Series title
Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood posted a long message on social media Friday announcing his retirement…
August 08 2025 07:19 PM
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders impressive in NFL preseason debut, tosses 2 TD passes in win over Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Shedeur Sanders’ NFL preseason debut was so impressive even LeBron…
August 08 2025 07:18 PM
Scherzer, Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Future Hall of Famers Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw are squaring…
August 08 2025 07:13 PM
Scherzer and Kershaw square off in rare duel of 3,000-strikeout club members
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Future Hall of Famers Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw are squaring…
August 07 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Doggo’s creative bed ban workaround
After being banned from his human's bed this pup devised a workaround.
August 06 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: People having bad days for our benefit
Whether it's a case of instant karma or someone discovering the law of physics at the worst possible moment, this collection of videos will keep you in stitches.
August 05 2025 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Kitty powered re-mew-able energy
You've heard of renewable energy but have you heard of re-mew-able energy?