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Former Penticton mayor John Vassilaki stands with his arms spread in front of a City of Penticton sign.

March 23 2026 06:00 PM

Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash

The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.

Vernon woman sues for $330,000 after violating strata bylaw to run B&B

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And the strata wants her declared a "vexatious litigant."

People on lawn chairs watch a band playing on a stage.

March 18 2026 05:00 PM

Most Kamloopsians support booze in public park: survey

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The city pilot project will be renewed this summer.

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

March 18 2026 03:45 PM

Year-long investigation ends with weapons charges against Kelowna suspects

“This case required careful, detailed work to ensure we could present the strongest possible evidence before the courts.”

March 18 2026 02:00 PM

Kelowna Pride joins calls to cancel comedian’s show

"We refuse to accept the normalization of comedy that punches down at those who are already vulnerable."

March 18 2026 01:17 PM

Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico

WASHINGTON — Trade talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those…

March 18 2026 11:47 AM

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as monetary policy-makers wait to see whether…

Investigation into water reservoir vandalism continues as West Kelowna awaits test results

“Today, we conducted a reservoir inspection and cleaning. Once the cleaning is complete and we receive test results that indicate there is no contamination, the reservoir will be refilled.”

Flames can be seen from buildings burning on a lakeshore.

March 23 2026 03:31 PM

Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone

The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.

Hockey player shoots toward an opposing goalie.

March 23 2026 01:36 PM

K-town rivalry kicks off WHL playoffs

The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets face each other in the WHL postseason for the first time in nine years.

March 23 2026 09:08 AM

‘Very rare’: West Kelowna firefighters battle two house fires at same time

“Having two significant fire events take place at nearly the same time is very rare, however, it is not believed the fires are related in any manner.”

March 23 2026 04:00 AM

Highly anticipated recall campaign for Okanagan MLA ready to launch

“It’s folks from all political stripes, people who voted for Tara Armstrong and people who didn't.”

Heavy equipment carrying a load of soil.

March 22 2026 06:00 PM

Princeton company slapped with $30,000 pollution fine

The company treats contaminated soil used at the nearby Copper Mountain mine.

March 18, 2026 5:00:00 PM

Most Kamloopsians support booze in public park: survey

The city pilot project will be renewed this summer.

March 24, 2026 1:00:22 AM

Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget today, with a focus on affordability and health care.Property taxes have been rising in many areas, and a government source tells The Canadian Press that the budget will...

March 23, 2026 2:26:14 PM

The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. People wait in long TSA security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the Queens borough...