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Kelowna issues warning about community theatre ticket resellers
The city is warning Kelowna Community Theatre patrons to beware of ticket resellers or you…
Two tries by RCMP to arrest Vernon man wanted on warrants
It took RCMP officers two tries to arrest a 34-year-old Vernon man wanted on outstanding…
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first…
Valuable precious metal turned into Salmon Arm RCMP
A high value single piece of precious metal was turned into Salmon Arm RCMP and…
RCMP are asking for help to find a missing Merritt man
Merritt RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 25-year-old man. Christian…
Kelowna theatre company on hook $55K for firing Billy Elliot star
A Kelowna theatre company is on the hook for $55,000 after it fired a 14-year-old…
Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service
A Vernon resident has been acknowledged for her incredible 35 years of dedication in the…
BC moves to prevent offender name changes after Merritt child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA – Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer…
Plan in the works for 652-acre neighbourhood in Kelowna’s north-end
Developers have begun a masterplan for the development of 652 acres of McKinley Beach’s hillside…
Pro-Palestine activists set up camp at UBCO
A pro-Palestine group has set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia Okanagan…
$2 million for new school-based daycare slots in Penticton
There are new childcare spaces at a daycare on elementary school grounds in Penticton. The…
Kamloops hosting 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is going to take place in Kamloops. The City…
‘We’re not bad people’: Why a homeless man is stuck on the street in Kamloops
Murray Love sits on a concrete step in downtown Kamloops eating ice cream on a…
iN PHOTOS: Cool rock formations to find in the Thompson-Okanagan
There are many wondrous geological formations to be found in the Thompson-Okanagan region, including hoodoos,…
Why you should expect a bigger property tax bill in booming Kamloops, Okanagan next year
When the City of Kelowna tried to encourage developers and homeowners to produce more houses…
iN VIDEO: Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in North Thompson and beyond
For Simpcw First Nation member Tom Eustache, mountain biking has been a way for his…
$11 million commercial property for sale near downtown Kelowna
A commercial property in the heart of Kelowna has gone up for sale for $11,760,000.…
Okanagan a hotspot for illegal tobacco. Here’s how a tobacco company wants to combat it
Illegal tobacco is prevalent across Canada, and especially in the Okanagan. Experts on the topic…
Kelowna man died during Vernon pickleball tournament
A Kelowna man died suddenly at a pickleball tournament in Vernon yesterday. The 49-year-old man…
Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland. The highway is closed in…
One dead after an altercation in Penticton
A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called…
Kamloops graffiti artist beautifying the city one dumpster at a time
Anyone who has rolled through Kamloops has no doubt seen the bright artwork of local…
Multiple Kamloops shootings last year solved without charges: RCMP
Police know who pulled the trigger in multiple shootings in Kamloops last year, but that…
Kelowna’s growth challenging Fortis supply of power, gas
It’s well known that Kelowna is the fastest growing city in Canada and all signs…