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Vernon man claims sex was consensual, but judge disagrees
The victim sent messages saying she was glad she didn't go to bed with him.

“Tubby Teddy”: Enormously fat bear spotted in South Okanagan
“Right now, it’s just focussed on food and food alone.”

Kamloops among BC cities soaking up provincial duties
"As a city, we're probably going to veer out of our lane a little bit because we have to."

What to do for Truth and Reconciliation Day in Kamloops, Okanagan
You might be treating Truth and Reconciliation Day as just another statutory holiday, but there…

Fake nurse pleads guilty to fraud, assault after botched Botox injections
Her only medical training came from a Lower Mainland doctor's "Botox parties."

Stormy days ahead could improve air quality in Kamloops, Okanagan
“It looks like the wind might help that, or at least the showers and then just cleaner air from the Pacific should replace that smoky condition.”

Kelowna council conduct probes are none of your business
"The public has a right to know if (redacted) fulfilled their duty as a lobbyist prior to [redacted], 2023 so we can determine whether [redacted] chose to attend this event with advance knowledge of their values, intentions and history of [redacted]."

iN NUMBERS: Let’s talk gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
Let’s reminisce about the best topic of small talk when you run out of things to say to an acquaintance: gas prices.

iN PHOTOS: September silhouettes captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best time for capturing silhouettes is at sunrise and sunset.

Brain damaged man jailed for raping colleague at Lumby care home
"What he did to me has caused trauma that I will feel for the rest of my life,” the victim said.

Why a lake spotted on flight to Kelowna is bright yellow
“It has been an exceptional year with a variety of unusual events associated with lakes in BC."

BC teacher who ‘made contact’ with student gets reprimanded
The teacher suspected the kids were vaping in the washroom.

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
“I don't know if you've heard nothing good happens past midnight. It kind of rings true."

Six months of outstanding Kamloops parking fines nears $80,000
A Kamloops parking ticket won't hurt your credit rating, but there's a chance it could land you in court.

Municipal politicians may face suspensions as province floats new conduct rules
"There needs to be a template that deals with dysfunction. If that means you need a third-party investigator or integrity commissioner, that's fine, but it needs to have some teeth."