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Why Kelowna is the only Thompson-Okanagan city with this unique type of outdoor ice skating rink
With temperatures plummeting to the minus teens this week, it may seem curious that a…
Okanagan shelters bulk up resources for homeless as cold weather hits
With temperatures dropping across the Okanagan, homeless shelters are adding additional resources to ensure no…
SNAKE IN A DRAIN: Kamloops area woman finds unlikely critter clogging her sink
Sure, spiders, centipedes, ants and cockroaches can all be unwelcome house guests. But a snake…
Police reverse decision to suspend driving privileges of mother whose son was her designated driver
A woman was recently issued with a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and 30-day Vehicle Impoundment…
As one sanctioned homeless camp in Kelowna shrinks, the other is no longer empty
Just as shelter spaces are opening for Kelowna’s homeless population and the Recreation Avenue tent…
Kelowna athlete takes top spot at Dubai CrossFit Championships
Kelowna's Brent Fikowski has finished in first place at the international CrossFit championships in Dubai.…
Lake Country resident not fooled by electronics scammer
A pair of men driving a white van weren't able to fool a Lake Country…
Carole King tribute heading to Vernon
Whether you're old enough to remember when it topped the charts in 1971 or just…
WorkSafeBC involved after accident on Okanagan set of movie starring Ron Perlman
At least one crew member was struck by a truck during the shooting of a…
Mussel inspections find 19 boats carrying invasive species
Nineteen out-of-province vehicles were heading for B.C. lakes last summer with zebra or quagga mussels…
Lead in your water? Why you’ll have to test it yourself to be sure
If a recent investigation that found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water and a…
CMHA propose 30 more affordable housing units for Vernon
Vernon could have 30 more units of affordable housing as the Canadian Mental Health Association…
Alice Cooper playing Penticton show next April
One of the original shock rockers is returning to the Okanagan next April when Alice…
Kelowna chamber of politics? Councillors respond to ‘Legacy Group’ proposal
KELOWNA – A number of Kelowna city councillors are confused and a little put out…
Vernon Chamber urges federal change to boost Canadian distilleries
VERNON – A Vernon Chamber resolution to amplify the Canadian alcohol sector is gaining national…
Police arrest suspect in bomb threat at Kamloops high school
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP have arrested a suspect after a local high school received a…
Central Okanagan MPs grab some free publicity before election writ is dropped
KELOWNA – The two MPs representing Central Okanagan ridings got some free media coverage in…
Green living: Four families chose eco-friendly living and are saving cash
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who has been living in what he says is a…
Some Rutland residents are advocating violence to seriously injure thieves, ‘junkies’ and ‘zombies’
KELOWNA – On the strength of a unified voice, Rutland residents managed to force changes…
Former B.C. conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs loses latest round in court
A B.C. conservation officer who made headlines in 2015 after being suspended for refusing to…
Big, possibly expensive, changes to ICBC coming in September
You’re going to want to look closely at your auto insurance before Sept. 1 —…
Hainle: The legacy behind Canada’s first organic winery
KELOWNA – The Hainle Vineyards legacy began in 1972, and was built on a number…
High risk takedown in West Kelowna was to make arrest for shooting
WEST KELOWNA – A high risk takedown in a quiet West Kelowna neighbourhood yesterday was…
Penticton Peach Festival opens with Snowbirds and Skyhawks
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are making an appearance in Penticton, just in time for the…