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UPDATE: 9 hectare grassfire near Merritt under control
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are monitoring for hotspots after a grassfire sparked by a vehicle…
Commercial truck driver killed in fiery crash with fully loaded lumber truck on Okanagan Connector
A commercial truck driver was killed in fiery collision involving a fully-loaded truck hauling lumber…
North Okanagan’s newest ‘glampground’ is ‘cannabis, alcohol and party-friendly’
After just five days in operation the bookings are already pouring in for the Utopia…
Giant jade gem returned to its Cache Creek home
An iconic jade boulder has finally been returned to its rightful home after it was…
Kamloops parents of child with rare genetic condition move to Calgary for therapy
Earlier this year, a young Kamloops couple learned their child has a rare genetic condition.…
Need outdoor inspiration? Enjoy these gorgeous Thompson, Okanagan hikes
Across the globe, the pandemic has sent people out to explore their own backyards, and…
Vernon tells feds to back off on fobbing gun control off on them
In February, the federal government introduced gun control legislation that, in part, said local governments…
Wildfire near Naramata being held by firefighters
A wildfire near Naramata that started yesterday is being held by B.C. Wildfire crews. The…
Death toll climbs to 6 at Kelowna care home COVID outbreak
The death toll due to COVID-19 at the Spring Valley Care Centre in Kelowna has…
Long-term care dropped from Merritt home due to staffing issues, IH intervention
A Merritt care home that was placed under supervision of the Interior Health Authority because…
Thompson, Okanagan mountain resorts sell out season bike passes within hours
Local mountain resorts are looking ahead to a busy bike season, with season passes selling…
New brewery proposed alongside KVR trail in Penticton
A new brewery is in the works for Penticton. Penticton city council will be asked…
1st cannabis business park in Okanagan on its way to Lumby
A new cannabis-centred business park is coming to Lumby, a first for the Okanagan. True…
Kelowna woman wins fight against plumber’s union that refused her membership
A B.C labour union that refused a female apprentice membership, and then stonewalled her when…
RCMP mistakes could jeopardize $800K Kamloops drug bust
Mistakes by the B.C. RCMP out of Kamloops may have jeopardized a lucky $800,000 drug…
‘I kept wishing it was a joke’: Lake Country sailboat landmark goes up in flames
The beloved blue and white sailboat containing more than 80 years of Okanagan history is…
UPDATE: Device used for prescribed burn causing smoke in West Kelowna
An air current burner, a device used for open burning, is letting off puffs of…
UPDATE: Lake Country ‘sailboat’ destroyed by fire
A piece of Lake Country history went up in flames overnight. The old blue sailboat,…
COVID-19 may impact the way you fill out your income tax return
Sometimes there's a silver living even with taxes. The year 2020 will be remembered for…
Penticton council says no to Skaha Lake Beach liquor sales
There won’t be any liquor sales at Penticton’s Skaha Lake Beach this year. Council weighed…
Vernon chosen as host ‘pod’ for shortened BCHL season
Kal Tire Place will get sticks on the ice this season as Vernon is set…
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Kamloops care facility
A COVID-19 outbreak that affected 30 people and caused two deaths at the Westsyde Care…
Canadian Forces Hercules aircraft pays Kamloops a visit
Kamloops residents were casting their eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of a…
Ontario man wanted on attempted murder charges arrested in Kelowna
An Ontario man currently wanted on attempted murder charges was arrested by the Kelowna RCMP…