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One arrest following suspicious death in Kelowna home
"We believe this is an isolated matter and there is no increased risk to public safety.”

BC teacher who made 1,000 calls to student loses licence
Many of the calls lasted more 90 minutes.

How a steam train came to rest in Kamloops Lake almost 100 years ago
CNR steam train 2727's engineer was killed in the accident.

iN NUMBERS: You can’t win if you don’t play the lottery in B.C.
No matter your view on the lottery, it’s fun to fantasize about a big pile of cash landing in your lap.

iN PHOTOS: Kelowna’s skyline then and now
Over the past 10 years the city but the pace has picked up dramatically and now has roughly 1,000 storeys in highrises built, on the books or proposed.

Penticton city council votes down infrastructure levy
“We have seen many, many instances of poor fiscal planning... and the dire consequences that it has for the current taxpayers and users of those systems. And we do not want Penticton to be in the same position.”

Feds won’t release reports justifying foreign worker jobs
In seven years, the number of temporary foreign workers in the Thompson-Okanagan region has more than doubled.

City taking over outdoor rink in downtown Penticton
“Their efforts have created a gathering place that’s become a cherished part of our community. The city is proud to carry this legacy forward and ensure this space continues to thrive for years to come.”

Why you don’t have to be quiet in a public library in Kamloops, Okanagan anymore
“It’s not your grandmother’s library anymore."

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
“I think those days of being able to buy a condo, rent it for cash flow, may be gone."

Kelowna Porsche driver deliberately hit pedestrian, then smashed into business
"This case could easily have been a manslaughter file."

Kelowna RCMP seize thousands in cash and drugs during traffic stops
“We will continue to do as much targeted enforcement as we can to make sure we have the greatest impact."

Pedestrian killed in collision on Trans-Canada in Salmon Arm
The man died of his injuries at the scene.

‘He’s so far gone:’ Kelowna woman fights for addicted brother
In the last five years, Dana Ruether’s brother has only recognized her on about five…

iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians view the government these days
Angus Reid surveyed British Columbians to find out where they stand on politics these days and this is what they found.