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Kamloops man accused of killing robbery accomplice in 2021
Two men are awaiting trial four years after the killing of 29-year-old Adam Hibbert in Kamloops.

Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…

Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."

Conspiracy to commit murder charges laid in Vernon trailer park shooting
One of those charged was just 18 years old at the time.

BC property taxes rising as cities take on provincial duties
"Perhaps municipalities have become less efficient at delivering core services because they are distracted by scope creep."

Proposed National Park in South Okanagan still on table 20 years later
“There’s no formal decision yet, but all parties — Parks Canada, the province, and both First Nations — are still at the table. We’re closer than we’ve ever been to agreeing on governance structures.”

Invasive mussels intercepted on the way to Okanagan prompts petition
“If you drink water, pay taxes, enjoy the beach, or fishing, you should be concerned about invasive mussels."

Vernon’s Field of Screams unleashes four new nightmares
Are you ready to scream? Autumn is officially in full swing, and with the falling…

Vernon to host back-to-back expos for every generation
This week, Vernon is about to have two expos focused on completely different audiences from…

Meet the local heroes rescuing animals across the Okanagan
From alleyways in Kelowna to farms in the Shuswap, the Okanagan Humane Society is on…

The Butterfly Run returns to Kelowna
Prepared to run for a good cause? The third annual Kelowna Butterfly Run will kick off at…

Lawyers for Kamloops mayor, councillor face off for week-long hearing
A city councillor is arguing a BC Supreme Court judge should toss the mayor's defamation case entirely after months of delays.

Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of unsolved North Okanagan homicide
“Our investigation is on-going, and we are needing the public’s help to solve this homicide."

Penticton still addressing Fairview encampment months after it was ‘decamped’
They announced action in June, but it's not working, creating "safety risks," the city says.

iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
In case you’re wondering which building is the condo king of Thompson-Okanagan and how far off the runner-ups are, we found out for you.