Local News for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon & Penticton

A downtown street with an electronic parking metre in the foreground.

March 29 2026 02:00 PM

Why not paying a Kamloops parking ticket still has few consequences

If the city doesn't take your parking ticket to court, it might be forgotten in six months.

Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains: experts

OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains and…

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

March 06 2026 10:38 AM

Kamloops city hall needs a $40M payday loan

Kamloops is having cash flow issues.

March 06 2026 09:30 AM

Leaders in the North Okanagan join forces to protect crucial watershed from fire

Sacred to the syilx, and source of drinking water for 80,000 people, the North Aberdeen Plateau faces ‘extreme threat’ of wildfire — a new plan hopes to help.

March 06 2026 08:01 AM

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near…

March 06 2026 04:00 AM

Less snow this winter means savings for Kamloops and Kelowna

Street sweepers have seen more action than the plows this winter.

March 06 2026 01:45 AM

The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify

Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea,…

iN NUMBERS: British Columbian’s feelings on 4th anniversary of the Freedom Convoy

Four years later, the Freedom Convoy is still controversial.

March 29 2026 04:00 AM

‘My home too’: Vernon trailer park owner seeks deal to keep power on

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"I am not evil. I am not trying to remove people from their homes."

An old log barn is backed by a few conifer trees.

March 28 2026 06:00 PM

iN PHOTOS: Tourists discover magic of historic gem in West Kelowna

“The park provides a glimpse into the lives of an early settler family that helped shape agriculture in the region."

March 28 2026 02:00 PM

Millions in corporate donations for major Kamloops projects may not come back after delays

"Things were very active and very close to getting deals done, then it went cold because corporations didn't want to back something that maybe the community didn't back."

March 28 2026 10:00 AM

North Okanagan farmer fined $30,000 for his conduct during irrigation ban

The irrigation ban quickly became political and pitted farmers against the province.

Dark clouds loom over a lit up Circle K convenience store.

March 28 2026 07:30 AM

Salmon Arm Circle K store fined after stiffing temporary foreign worker $18,000

The store hadn't paid regular wages, overtime wages, statutory holiday pay and annual vacation pay.

March 28, 2026 4:00:00 AM

iN VIDEO: New Kamloops food truck serves authentic Mexican eats, treats and music

“We love to share with people and I think we transmit that. It makes us more successful because we enjoy what we’re doing.”

March 29, 2026 4:00:00 AM

‘My home too’: Vernon trailer park owner seeks deal to keep power on

"I am not evil. I am not trying to remove people from their homes."

March 29, 2026 1:06:25 PM

Motorcyclist injured in hit and run in New Westminster, B.C.

Police in New Westminster are asking for the public's help after a hit and run Saturday evening between a van and a motorcyclist.They say officers responded to a crash in the 200 block of McBride Boulevard at about 5:30 p.m....

March 26, 2026 8:29:21 PM

Ontario man pleads guilty to running drug ring that brought meth, cocaine into Canada

LOS ANGELES — An Ontario man has pleaded guilty to running a drug-trafficking operation that U.S. officials say brought hundreds of kilograms of meth and cocaine worth up to US$17 million from the United States into Canada.The U.S. Attorney's Office...